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Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

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Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
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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.
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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.
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Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.
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CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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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.
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Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
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Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
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ESET consolidates consumer cybersecurity offerings with new HOME subscriptions

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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email security
Cybersecurity firm ESET unveils an enhanced offering with new, tailored home security subscriptions to bolster consumer protections.
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Parents concern for children and tech grows

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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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.
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Bitdefender launches Parental Control software

Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Bitdefender launches a new Parental Control software aimed at safeguarding children online from bullies, predators, and inappropriate content.
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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.