Google Family Link Field Test

Explore a comprehensive analysis of Google Family Link's security vulnerabilities and potential workarounds in this 55-minute conference talk from NDC Security 2023. Delve into the promise of "helping families create healthy digital habits" and discover how motivated teenagers can bypass restrictions through a combination of weaknesses in Google's app and third-party application APIs. Gain insights into the Family Link overview, its societal impact, and the science behind mobile device addiction. Follow along as the speaker details bugs discovered by a curious teenage boy and examines problematic Android APIs. Conclude with a discussion on mitigations to preserve Google Family Link policies in applications, ensuring digital wellbeing for families.

Google Family Link field test - Mateusz Krzeszowiec - NDC Security 2023