Playing hide-and-seek with high-tech : It sounds unbelievable, but more and more children and young people are using so-called vault apps to hide photos, videos and even entire apps on their smartphones from their parents' eyes. These seemingly innocuous apps often masquerade as simple calculator or note-taking apps, but contain secret features that allow children to hide digital content.

Invisible apps, invisible dangers

Vault apps are available for all major platforms, including Android and iOS, and can make it difficult for parents to track down questionable content on their children's devices. They allow users to effectively hide content from prying eyes by making it invisible or hiding it under an inconspicuous app icon.

The double life of the calculator app

Some vault apps, like the iOS app Calculator+, look and function like regular calculators. However, behind the facade lies a fully functional platform for hiding photos, videos, notes and bookmarks, which may even include a fully functional built-in browser. Similar applications are also available for Android and Windows.

A tool for adults becomes a trap for children

Vault apps are not inherently bad. They serve their purpose and do not pose a problem in the hands of adults. It becomes problematic when these apps are used by children to hide content from their parents. There are even cases where children have two user accounts on the same platform and their parents only see the contents of one account.

Arm yourself with knowledge

Parents who truly want to protect their children must arm themselves with the right knowledge. They need to be aware of the potential dangers and what is on their children's devices. This also includes all types of safe apps that hide content and applications.

Source: Trouble is inevitable: safe apps in the hands of children

Related to the topic: Guide for parents: your child's first smartphone


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