{"id":4758,"date":"2015-04-15T12:51:05","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T16:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/me-en.kaspersky.com\/blog\/?p=4758"},"modified":"2018-07-04T18:15:56","modified_gmt":"2018-07-04T14:15:56","slug":"keep-your-child-safe-oversee-the-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/me-en.kaspersky.com\/blog\/keep-your-child-safe-oversee-the-apps\/4758\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep your child safe: oversee their apps"},"content":{"rendered":"

For children, modern phones and tablets often serve predominantly as universal game consoles. \u00a0While there\u00a0are hundreds of thousands of games to choose from,\u00a0not all games are suitable for children: some contain scenes with violence, bad language and\/or obscenity.<\/p>\n

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And games are not the only danger \u2013 any application, even those downloaded from an official store, can contain unwanted information. With this in mind, it is important to check your kid\u2019s device from time to time, even though it may upset them.\u00a0If you want to ensure\u00a0your child\u2019s device safety without the accompanying argument, there is an alternative \u2013 using a special IT solution you can receive reports containing information on the applications installed by your children without quarrels.<\/p>\n

If you often let your child use your personal phone or tablet, make sure it does not allow them\u00a0access to confidential information like account passwords and credit card numbers. If possible, activate your device\u2019s \u201cbaby mode\u201d when your child\u00a0uses\u00a0it to restrict its functions and access to data. This mode may be provided as a standalone security solution or within the operating system itself.<\/p>\n

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How to tame your #iPad<\/a>: a beginner\u2019s guide to protecting your child\u2019s tablet: https:\/\/t.co\/KWCcuK85j0<\/a> #security<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oa2aoPVRl7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) December 3, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n