Harmful Content
Unsafe platform access
UK police leaders have urged that children under 16 be blocked from using unsafe online platforms to protect them from harmful content and other risks.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
4/5
How likely a child or teen is to encounter this risk on the relevant platform or service.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a child or teen.
Child Susceptibility
4/5
How likely a child or teen is to trust, fall for, or be influenced by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Blocking or restricting access to poorly regulated platforms can significantly reduce younger teens’ exposure to various online harms.
Take Action
Parent Advice
- Check the age ratings for apps and services your child uses
- Enable parental controls or content filters on devices
- Set clear rules about approved online platforms
- Talk regularly about online safety and risks
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Helpful Resources
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
These are some of the signals and source stories that informed this threat summary.