Alex Merton-McCann
Cyber Safety Ambassador
McAfee’s Cyber Safety Ambassador for Australia and New Zealand, Alex, is a mother of four boys who juggles family, work, home life, hobbies and her children’s ever growing social lives (on and offline). Like many parents, Alex has concerns about the safety of her children, who are growing up online world. Alex’s blogs are about internet safety issues and sharing her own experiences, insights and lessons to help keep kids and families safe online. To learn more about Alex and McAfee’s Family Internet Safety Centre, go to www.mcafee.com/cybermum, follow Alex on Twitter @Cybermum_AU or on Facebook @CybermumAU.
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Internet Security
My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now?
In my world of middle-aged mums (mams), Instagram is by far the most popular social media platform....Oct 03, 2024 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
Top Strategies For Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
What if I told you that the most important thing you need to keep your kids safe...Sep 26, 2024 | 9 MIN READ
Family Safety
The Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Family From Scams
Scams are big business for cybercriminals. In 2023, Aussies lost a whopping $2.7 billion in scams. Barely...Sep 19, 2024 | 7 MIN READ
Internet Security
How To Minimise the Fallout From a Data Breach
There used to be a saying that ‘nothing is certain except death and taxes’. Well, I now...Sep 12, 2024 | 7 MIN READ
Internet Security
How to Talk To Your Kids About Identity Theft
Let’s be honest, talking to your kids about identity theft isn’t probably top of your list. There’s...Sep 10, 2024 | 8 MIN READ
Family Safety
Why Sharing Your Kids’ Pics Online Is Not A Good Idea
Probably like you, I’ve always struggled to find enough time to stay up to date with all...Sep 05, 2024 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
5 Minute Parent’s Guide to Social Media
The time has come. Your kids are chafing at the bit to get on social media and...Aug 19, 2024 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
What Security Means to Families
Recently, we conducted a survey of 600 families and professionals in the U.S. to better understand what...Jun 26, 2024 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
How Teens Date in the Digital Age
Falling in love in the internet age is a whole different ball game to the social-media-free ’70s,...Jun 20, 2024 | 7 MIN READ
Family Safety
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
I often joke about how I wish I could wrap up my kids in cotton wool to...Jun 13, 2024 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
How To Prevent Your Emails From Being Hacked
My mother recently turned 80, so of course a large celebration was in order. With 100 plus...Jun 05, 2024 | 5 MIN READ
Internet Security
What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked
Email hacking is more common than you think. If you find yourself a victim of email hacking here are a...May 22, 2024 | 8 MIN READ