# Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern With the Regular Use of Digital Gaming Platforms

By Tom Meehan · Published 2023-08-17 · Updated 2026-06-09 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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Creator hub: CONTROLTEK

> Young players face hidden risks through messaging features embedded in the games they love most

## Key points

- Digital gaming platforms often have embedded messaging features that can pose risks.
- Tom Meehan and his daughter Sam address cybersecurity concerns for children.
- They provide strategies for keeping children safe in the digital world.

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As the world becomes more and more increasingly digitized, the confluence of video games, social media, and child cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for many parents. While platforms such as **Roblox** and **Fortnite** serve as entertaining gateways to virtual escapades, they also come bundled with chat features that can inadvertently open doors to potential threats.

> While platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite serve as entertaining gateways to virtual escapades, they also come bundled with chat features that can inadvertently open doors to potential threats.

**Tom Meehan**, President at [CONTROLTEK](https://controltekusa.com/), and his astute young cybersecurity expert and daughter, **Sam**, looked into the nuances of online safety for a special episode of "[ControlTek](https://marketscale.com/shows/controltek/)." They [offered invaluable insights](https://controltekusa.com/news/new-tom-s-tek-tips-series-for-keeping-your-kids-safe-in-the-digital-age) on safeguarding our digital-native children from the lurking shadows of the internet. Listen as the father and daughter duo navigate the terrain of child cybersecurity.

Tags: child cybersecurity, CONTROLTEK, controltekusa, Digital, gaming, Online Safety, Sam Meehan, Social Media, Tom Meehan

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