Irish Examiner view: 'The Com' targets children in lawless online world

Europol and An Garda Síochána warn of the online network grooming children into violence and sexual abuse

Cormac O'Keeffe wrote in the 'Irish Examiner' on Wednesday about 'The Com' on foot of warnings from Europol and An Garda Síochána about the dangers to children of the platform. Picture: iStock

A gnawing fear for many parents relates to something which goes on in their own homes. Who are their children communicating with on their smartphones and laptops, and to what end?

In recent days, we have seen why people may have good reason to be nervous about such activity.