Today, many kids use decoy apps—applications designed to hide private content behind ordinary-looking icons. Unlike keeping secrets in a journal, these apps add a new level of privacy, making it harder for parents to understand what their children are doing online.  What Are Decoy Apps?  Decoy apps are mobile apps that disguise themselves as everyday...Read More

by Mary Claire Molloy, Mirror Indy March 26, 2026 Expecting parents and those living with toddlers can get free home inspections and supplies to make their living space safer. IU School of Medicine started a “Healthy Homes” program to serve 175 families in Indianapolis. Participants will receive an environmental assessment of their home, education about...Read More

E-cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, and because of this, they have gained widespread popularity, particularly among teens and young adults. This is untrue however, as these devices contain many harmful ingredients that can negatively affect health. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the chemical makeup of e-cigarettes, assuming they only contain...Read More

LONDON — European Union regulators are investigating Snapchat over concerns the platform isn’t doing enough to protect kids and exposing them to risks such as increased vulnerability to child predators or recruitment by criminals. The 27-nation EU’s executive Commission said Thursday it was opening a formal investigation into Snapchat under the bloc’s sweeping rule book...Read More

(WPDE) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a stark warning to parents about a disturbing trend targeting children and teens in the state. Wilson urged parents to be vigilant, as many are unaware of the exploitation occurring among their children. READ MORE: Gov. McMaster defends state right to exclude abortion providers from...Read More

The European Commission on Thursday opened an investigation into Snapchat and warned four pornographic platforms they could face penalties for failing to follow child safety laws. The moves come as regulators worldwide grapple with the challenge of verifying users’ ages online while protecting their data from cyberattacks. The problem has proved difficult to solve in...Read More

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — The dark corners of the internet have become breeding grounds for increasingly dangerous online networks, and federal investigators say one group in particular—known as “764”—is targeting teenagers, coercing them into violent and exploitative actions. According to the FBI, hundreds of active investigations are underway involving “764“—a digital movement where...Read More

The Buzz ■ Meta lost two separate child safety trials this week, according to CNBC, in what experts are calling a ‘watershed event’ for social media liability ■ The twin defeats underscore a dramatic shift in public and legal sentiment toward platform accountability for youth harm ■ The timing compounds existing pressure on Zuckerberg from...Read More

It’s not all fun and games. Experts have long warned that spending a lot of time playing video games can increase anxiety, depression, eye strain, the risk of developing obesity and other health woes. Research has also shown a link between excessive gaming and another serious issue you might not expect — with one expert...Read More

The European Commission on Thursday launched a formal investigation into Snapchat to assess potential violations of the Digital Services Act, citing concerns that the platform may be exposing children to harmful content, criminal activity and illegal products. The Commission said it opened proceedings to determine whether Snapchat is acting in line with the Digital Services...Read More