The ever-changing world of ICT has created the perfect environment for those who have a sexual preference for children. Networking amongst themselves, accessing and sharing child abuse material and accessing children themselves are just some of the ways they use ICT. The network of networks including anonymous networks allows all of this abuse to take place in a 'virtual' way but with IRL consequences for many different people, including you. This presentation will take you on a tour of one of the darkest parts of society. Although this world was ably illuminated well by Nabokov in 1955, it is only really being understood now, and even then we fall into the trap of sensationalist headlines and closed minds that continues to stunt a conversation that must be had.
I will argue that this is as much an infosec issue as a police one, and even try to convince you all that you should be treating it as a threat on your networks in the same way you do malware and spam. Finally, I will circle around to finish on your role in child abuse!