Research

In our Research category, we are dedicated to conducting thorough and insightful investigations on critical topics surrounding digital safety and parental control. Our mission is to empower families and individuals with the knowledge they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Family & Relationships

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Parental Control. Evolution and In-Depth Research of the Concept

When the phrase “parental control” is used, parents hear “peace of mind and security” and occasionally “power”, while children hear “prohibitions”, “restrictions”, and even “slavery” (the child should say this in an accusatory tone with a pained face). Still, parental...

Anastasia Poida

January 8, 2026

Research

9+ Cybersecurity Stats That’ll Make You Rethink Your Online Safety

9+ Cybersecurity Stats and Threats That’ll Make You Rethink Your Online Safety

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s never been a more important time to pay attention. It’s time to promote good cybersecurity practices and take action directly, as threats have never been higher. The digital world has never been more...

Anastasia Poida

October 11, 2025

Research

Teen's looking into the screen with sextortion messages

Sextortion and AI Are a Potent Mixture Ready to Kill Our Kids. HeyLocate’s Investigation, 2024

Online child financial sextortion is the most rapidly growing crime now. Over the 2023 year, the FBI reported a 1,000% increase in such incidents, including those using AI-generated deepfakes. At least 30 cases ended in child suicides. And experts are...

Anastasia Poida

September 11, 2024