Kids Using Secret Decoy Apps: What Parents Need to Know About the Dangers

 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 tools, such as calculators, music players, or photo galleries. While these apps can help protect personal data, they also allow children and