July 26, 2025
Search
Facebook Instagram X-twitter Youtube
  • Home
  • Business
  • Insider Reports
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Texas Family Values
  • Politics
    • Texas Border Crisis
  • Events
  • Opinion
  • Games
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Home
  • Business
  • Insider Reports
  • Health & Fitness
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Texas Family Values
  • Politics
    • Texas Border Crisis
  • Events
  • Opinion
  • Games
  • Podcasts
  • Videos

Experts Warn Parents: Online Gaming Safety Presentation Set for June 17

Hosted by Crime Stoppers, focusing on gaming risks and prevention strategies

Marina Fatina by Marina Fatina
June 16, 2025
in Insider Reports, Education, Texas Family Values, Top News
0
Experts Warn Parents: Online Gaming Safety Presentation Set for June 17

Photo by RDNE/pexels

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
With online gaming more popular than ever, Crime Stoppers is hosting a virtual event, “Virtual Programming: Gaming Safety,” at 11 a.m. CST on Tuesday, June 17. The free webinar educates parents, educators, and guardians on how to spot and prevent gaming-related threats to youth.
The presentation covers:
  • The rise of eSports and increased online threat exposure

  • Common risks including cybersecurity attacks, in-game harassment, and predatory behavior

  • Recommended tools and monitoring strategies to keep students safe during gaming

Register here: [Crime Stoppers Zoom Registration]
Why This Matters
Gaming platforms face unprecedented online threats. Cybersecurity firm Cloudflare reports gamers experience 225 billion cyberattacks daily, including phishing, account takeovers, and malware—often disguised as game cheats or freebies 
Child protection data paints a sobering picture:
  • Roblox logged over 13,000 reports of child exploitation in 2023

  • Gen Alpha children (born 2010–24) face frequent targeting; 79% game weekly, with significant risk from predators and bullying.

  • A dangerous extremist group, “764,” recently used gaming platforms to recruit children—prompting a 250-case FBI investigation 
Alarming Bullying Statistics
Online harassment is rampant:
  • 60% of gamers face cyberbullying 
  • 38% experience account hacking
  • Nearly 1 in 10 teens encountered online sexual solicitation 
Cyberbullying often centers on hate speech, white supremacy, or targeted threats against vulnerable groups .
What Parents Can Do
The Crime Stoppers event recommends:
  • Installing parental controls and monitoring chat

  • Playing or observing games with children

  • Open discussions about online interactions and setting clear rules

  • Using blocking, reporting features, and trusted monitoring tools

Significance
Even savvy adults fall victim to digital scams, underscoring the adaptability of cybercriminals and predators. A proactive mindset and education are essential defenses.
Parents, educators, and guardians are encouraged to register and attend on June 17th to learn how to safeguard youth in an evolving digital landscape.
Marina Fatina

Marina Fatina

Part of Texas Epoch Media Group since 2012 . Graduated University of Houston with BA in Broadcast Journalism and now work as a local Houston Reporter and videographer for Texas Insider and NTD.

Related Posts

This Free Bookshop in Houston’s East End Lets You Fill Boxes with Books – Seriously, It’s All Free
Education

This Free Bookshop in Houston’s East End Lets You Fill Boxes with Books – Seriously, It’s All Free

July 26, 2025
Borger Just Got Official: Your Next Texas Weekend Adventure is Calling
Culture

Borger Just Got Official: Your Next Texas Weekend Adventure is Calling

July 26, 2025
Plants, Pints, and Perfect Saturday Vibes in Houston
Events

Plants, Pints, and Perfect Saturday Vibes in Houston

July 26, 2025

Latest

  • This Free Bookshop in Houston’s East End Lets You Fill Boxes with Books – Seriously, It’s All Free July 26, 2025
  • Borger Just Got Official: Your Next Texas Weekend Adventure is Calling July 26, 2025
  • Plants, Pints, and Perfect Saturday Vibes in Houston July 26, 2025
  • Fresh Veggies, Rooftop Views, and the Best of Houston’s Food Scene July 26, 2025
  • Your Tax Dollars Stay Put: Harris County’s Cash Giveaway Program Gets the Boot July 25, 2025

Trending Now

  • E4 Texas RoundUP: Exclusive Interview: Rob Scott, IT Attorney & Chief Innovator at Monjur

    E4 Texas RoundUP: Exclusive Interview: Rob Scott, IT Attorney & Chief Innovator at Monjur

    284 shares
    Share 114 Tweet 71
  • Texas Dad Advocates for Legal Changes to the Family Court System

    269 shares
    Share 108 Tweet 67
  • Texas Warrior Moms: Perla Muñoz Hopkins

    154 shares
    Share 62 Tweet 39
  • “Memo to Texas Moms: Be the ‘Flashlight’ that protects your children in our world”

    154 shares
    Share 62 Tweet 39
  • E41. Texas RoundUP: Interview With Jim Camp Jr., Owner And Coach At Camp Negotiations

    133 shares
    Share 53 Tweet 33
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2024 All rights Reserved. The Texas Insider.
The Texas Insider is a part of Epoch Media Group.

Facebook Instagram X-twitter Youtube