Telegram channels and Discord servers serve as the primary distribution hubs. Because these platforms offer a degree of anonymity and have traditionally had slower moderation responses to non-consensual media, they are highly favored by bad actors.
If you come across non-consensual media leaks on platforms like Telegram or TikTok, do not share them to show others or ask for context. Report the account directly to the platform's moderation team to break the chain of distribution.
Many third-party "file-sharing" sites will lock access behind a prompt asking for "human verification" or account creation. Entering standard emails and passwords on these sites frequently leads to credential stuffing attacks on your personal accounts.