BURLINGTON, Mass. – May 30, 2013 - Veracode, Inc., the leader in application security, today released an infographic outlining the importance of mobile application security for children. The “Why Parents Should be Concerned About App Security” infographic provides parents with tips for protecting their children, their privacy and their wallets, when children use mobile applications on their devices.
According to research gathered by Veracode and presented in the “Why Parents Should be Concerned About App Security” infographic, seven out of ten children use tablets or other smart devices, with the average child using these devices five days a week. Though many parents believe mobile apps developed for children are educational and safe, many of these applications perform functions parents are not aware of. For example:
To help parents navigate the confusing world of mobile applications, Veracode created the “Why Parents Should be Concerned About App Security” infographic, which includes tips for protecting children, their privacy and parents' wallets. These tips include:
“The majority of apps, including those targeted to children, collect identity information and access a concerning amount of personal data on the device. Free apps in the games category tend to be especially nefarious. If parents are installing apps for their children to use on their smart phone or tablet that they also use for work, sensitive corporate data may be exposed as well,” said Theodora Titonis, vice president, mobile. “From a security and privacy standpoint, the most important thing parents can do is monitor application downloads and talk to their kids about what is appropriate usage.”
To view the infographic visit: https://www.veracode.com/blog/2013/05/appsec-and-your-kids-infographic/
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