Federal investigators say online predators know that too. Alley, who works in the child exploitation unit for Homeland Security said education is the best step to protect our children from predators. READ: How one of Michigan’s largest nonprofits is continuing to serve amid coronavirus crisis"The predators will flock to what is popular with children," Alley said. Alley said to check parental controls on the apps children use and make sure they are turned on to the highest setting. Project iGuardian, a program through Homeland Security Investigations, works to keep teens and children safe from online predators using education and awareness.