Threat Detail
Child sexual abuse material sharing
Exploitation
UK authorities are investigating Telegram and other chat platforms for sharing child sexual abuse material, which can expose minors to illegal and harmful sexual content.
Exposure Risk
High
Harm Severity
High
Child Susceptibility
High
How to Read These Scores
Exposure Risk
This shows how likely your child is to come across this issue while using apps, games, websites, or online services.
Harm Severity
This shows how serious the impact could be if the risk affects your child.
Child Susceptibility
This shows how likely your child is to fall for, believe, trust, or get pulled into the risk. Some risks are highly technical and harder for kids to engage with directly, while others are much easier for them to fall for.
Parent Advice
- Monitor your child’s chat app installs and usage
- Discuss the risks of sharing images and messages online
- Enable privacy settings and restrict unknown contacts
- Encourage open dialogue about any disturbing content they encounter
Lumo’s Tip
A quick insight to keep in mind
Encrypted chat apps can conceal harmful activities, making parental vigilance essential. Understanding the platforms your child uses helps you spot potential exploitation early.
Helpful Resources
These resources may help if you want to report an issue, review platform safety tools, or take the next step based on this threat.