This presentation will delve into the disturbing trend of child exploitation in online gaming, where predators employ sophisticated tactics in child-abundant environments. We'll examine the interplay between gaming and traditional social media, both fertile grounds for such exploitation under the guise of gamification.

The session will reveal how sexual abuse becomes masked within game-like scenarios, blurring lines for young users. Attendees will gain insights into the latest predatory behaviors, the psychological impact on victims, and the urgent need for a proactive stance in safeguarding children against these insidious threats that lurk behind screens of play and connection.