Parental Control stories
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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data privacy
Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.
Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data privacy
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social media
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snap
Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.
CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
CelcomDigi and Vircle launch SafePAY Jr, a prepaid card and e-wallet with parental controls to teach kids cashless, safer spending.
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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edutech
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email security
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ai
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
ESET consolidates consumer cybersecurity offerings with new HOME subscriptions
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firm ESET unveils an enhanced offering with new, tailored home security subscriptions to bolster consumer protections.
Parents concern for children and tech grows
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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texting
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parental control
A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.
Bitdefender launches Parental Control software
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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bitdefender
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parental control
Bitdefender launches a new Parental Control software aimed at safeguarding children online from bullies, predators, and inappropriate content.
Free antivirus, firewall from Check Point
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
Check Point launches ZoneAlarm, a free antivirus and firewall bundle, aiming to enhance consumer cybersecurity with robust protection and cloud-based features.