Last week, we detailed several aspects of child cyber safety. Among the issues, the troubling rise of child identity theft, particularly among affluent U.S. households exposed to cybercriminals who exploit their personal details. We reported on how social media habits, insufficient safeguards, and a lack of parental intervention created fertile ground for online predators. That coverage underscored a concerning trend: while many parents recognize the dangers, even live in the fear of them, few have taken concrete steps to fortify their children’s, and this their family’s digital defenses.
Child Cyber Safety
This week, a potential countermeasure emerges. BOXX Insurance’s partnership with Boomerang Parental Control proposes a fresh model—combining specialized cyber insurance with a parental control platform. Their collaboration revealed in a recent announcement, aims to bolster digital protections and fill gaps highlighted in last week’s report. According to Vishal Kundi, CEO & Co-Founder of BOXX Insurance, this effort seeks to “expand our reach to their tech-savvy audience” and simplify access to “innovative coverage for cyberbullying, cyberattacks and 24/7 breach response from our Hackbusters team.” It represents an attempt to pair robust coverage with practical digital tools.
Layered Approach
This layered approach resonates with Boomerang’s longstanding strategy. Justin Payeur, Co-Founder of National Education Technologies, which owns Boomerang, notes that the partnership maintains their focus on “online and mobile safety for kids and families” while also working to “minimize negative financial impacts for parents.” The initiative acknowledges that while technology can’t cure all digital ills, strategically deployed solutions may deliver tangible protections—and perhaps move the needle toward meaningful, more comprehensive security for at-risk families.
Other News: The Critical Role of Identity Security – Delinea’s 2024 Cyber Insurance Report(Opens in a new browser tab)
