Digital Security 101

Aura and Bark are both great options for parents, but potential customers need to understand their different approaches to child and family online safety.

The main safety question isn’t, “AI chatbots: yes or no?” but “Which chat experiences, for which ages, under what controls?” Companion bots could be highest-risk.

Freeze their credit with all three bureaus, keep their SSN and other personal information safe, teach them online privacy, and sign up for fraud alerts.

The number of child identity theft victims has increased over 150% in recent years — but you can keep your kids safe by knowing the common warning signs.

Canopy and Bark block adult content and send alerts of online threats against your children — but reviewers question if they live up to their promises.

Basic screen time limiting apps can help parents take control of how their children use digital devices — but the best apps do even more to keep your kids safe.

46% of parents feel highly confident about what apps their children use. Aura’s own data says otherwise. Read the new 2024 State of the Youth Report.

Despite its approach of prioritizing authenticity over sharing, BeReal has some privacy risks that might make you think twice about letting your kids use it.