Warning: This presentation discusses online sexual exploitation and may be traumatic for some viewers, therefore viewer discretion is advised. There will be no depiction of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or any imagery containing nudity within this presentation. It is advised that viewers ensure their surroundings are conducive to a private viewing experience and refrain from exposing others who have not chosen to engage with this content (either within visual or auditory range).

Join us as Matt Richardson leads an exploration on the path from innocence to exploitation on the dark web. We'll delve into the tactics employed for victim selection, initial contact on mainstream social media platforms, and the coercion processes unfolding on private messaging apps and the deep web.

Throughout our journey, we'll shine a light on the shadowy operations of sextortion and torture rings, exposing the harsh realities faced by victims caught up in these malicious schemes.

Matt Richardson

Senior Advisor, Intelligence & Child Safety at ATII

Matt Richardson is a seasoned expert in OSINT and dark web intelligence, bringing extensive experience to the forefront of complex investigations targeting sex trafficking and CSAM offenders. By day, he's a dedicated family man and professor, while serving as the Director of Intelligence and Investigations at the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATTI). Matt drives CSAM investigations, diving into the darkest corners of the web to combat some of the worst offenders on the dark and open web. Outside of his role at ATII, he also serves as a liaison with law enforcement, trains new investigators, and serves as a primary source of peer support with the investigative community. Matt is passionate in his role with the ATII, where he collaborates with a team of experts to use his skills and help make children, families, and communities safer. Click here to learn more about Matt.