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Illegal Image Trading on Popular Apps
I’ve been talking about encrypted messaging apps at my trainings for years. There is competition in this market and there are many apps that offer end-to-end encryption, meaning that only the person sending and the recipient can see the message.
Predator Uses Bible App to Target Teen Girls
Anywhere kids will be online, predators will try to connect with them. We must be proactive in knowing what apps we permit our children to use, understand how these apps work and understand that predators can use apps hidden in plain sight.
App review: “Lure”
A parent emailed me asking if I thought the Lure app was appropriate for his 12 year old child. I did my research. Lure is a “Chat Fiction” app that allows the reader to follow a story told as if you were watching someone’s text message log.
New Resource: App Guide – Snapchat
Here is another release in our App Resource Guide for Adults. While Snapchat has a deceptive feel to it due to the disappearing messaging function, the messages/pictures/videos are not always inappropriate.
New Resource: App Guide – Instagram
I’m excited to share a new resource! I’ve been working on this App Resource Guide for adults since December of last year. I’m kicking this resource off by sharing information about Instagram.
When Am I Done Monitoring?
Here is a great question from a Facebook Page Follower: “I have come across a difference of opinion with my parent peers and wondered your thoughts. At what age do you recommend that you stop monitoring your child’s phone/electronics?
Texas Tackled Digital Indecent Exposure
Laws move more slowly than technology development and adaptation of human behaviors connected to that technology. Texas just took a massive step forward in trying to catch-up.