Technology-facilitated gender-based violence in Europe and the imperative for medical vigilance

As digital spaces become increasingly weaponised, the traditional boundaries of domestic abuse, psychological coercion, and targeted terror are blurring. In the context of Counter-Terrorism Medicine (CTM), understanding the asymmetric threat vectors used against vulnerable populations is essential. Today, Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) represents a highly pervasive and rapidly escalating crisis across Europe, serving as a critical entry point to a broader, physical continuum of violence.