Threat Detail
Child exploitation on chat apps
Exploitation
UK authorities are investigating Telegram and teen-focused chat platforms amid concerns that minors are sharing and accessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This risk exposes children to grooming, abuse, and illegal content, posing serious safety threats.
Exposure Risk
Moderate
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
- Review devices and apps for unfamiliar file-sharing services
- Enable parental controls on all internet-connected devices
- Discuss with your child how to report disturbing content
- Encourage open conversations about online risks
Lumo’s Tip
A quick insight to keep in mind
CSAM networks often operate on encrypted or anonymous platforms, making device monitoring and open talks essential.
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.