WNBA's Chicago Sky Partners with Moonshot to Leverage National Security Technology for Player Safety

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The WNBA's Chicago Sky has partnered with Moonshot, a global leader in countering online threats, to leverage advanced national security technology to keep the team's full roster safe from online hate, harassment, and abuse. This pioneering effort aims to set a standard for sports organizations to proactively address online threats, particularly against female athletes and public figures. The partnership comes at a critical time as online threats against athletes and public figures are rising, with 92% of women in public life experiencing abuse online and 31% of this harassment being sexual in nature.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chicago Sky is the first team in the WNBA to deploy advanced national security technology to address online hate, harassment, and abuse.
  • Moonshot's dedicated team of online security experts will use advanced technology to identify and remove concerning content, assess credible risks, and take actions to mitigate harm.
  • The partnership aims to tackle online hate, harassment, and abuse across social media and the dark web, with a focus on protecting female athletes, particularly women of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • The data shows that female athletes face disproportionate amounts of online harassment, abuse, and threats of violence, with 92% of women in public life experiencing abuse online.
  • The partnership reflects the Chicago Sky's commitment to player health and safety, including mental health and well-being.
  • The Chicago Sky made history in 2021 by capturing its first WNBA Championship and is dedicated to empowering women and girls through sport, leadership, and advocacy.

Statistics:

  • 92% of women in public life experience abuse online (Moonshot's findings).
  • 31% of online harassment against women in public life is sexual in nature (Moonshot's findings).
  • 92% of women in public life experience abuse online, with 31% experiencing sexual harassment (Moonshot's findings).
  • Online threats against athletes and public figures are rising, with a significant increase in cases of online hate, harassment, and abuse.

Sources:

  • "Chicago Sky Announces Partnership with Moonshot to Leverage National Security Technology to Keep Roster Safe" (PRNewswire, July 1, 2025).
  • "Moonshot" (Moonshot, About Us).
  • "Chicago Sky" (Chicago Sky, About Us).
  • "Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies" (Fast Company).
  • "Moonshot Named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for Second Time" (Moonshot, Press Release).