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.
Articles by Author
Family Safety
My Best Online Tips To Get You Sorted For Christmas
Every year I promise myself I am going to be super organised for Christmas. Invariably, I fail....Dec 16, 2016 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
The Most Hackable Christmas Gifts of 2016 – Are You Prepared?
I’ve decided that 2016 will be a calm and collected Christmas in our house. I’m saying NO...Nov 23, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Mobile Security
How Much Is Your Phone Worth To You?
I know I have said it before but I would much rather lose my wallet than my...Oct 19, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
How To Protect Your iCloud Storage and Keep Your Digital Assets Safe
Believe it or not, having your iCloud storage hacked is not just something that happens to celebrities....Oct 03, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Australia’s Most Dangerous Celebrities of 2016
Cybercriminals are crafty types. They like to think of themselves as one step ahead of us mere...Sep 28, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
The Busy Parents’ Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
As a busy mum of 4, I often feel that my brain is in overload. Too much...Sep 12, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Heads Up Parents. Gaming Could Help Your Kids Perform Better at School but Facebook Won’t!
Some days, I think gaming is a gift from the gods – a ‘time-out’ gift for tired,...Aug 29, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Travel Tech: How To Stay Safe When You Travel
I don’t think there are many more exciting experiences than holidays. No housework, no routines, no daily...Aug 22, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Pickpocketing – Digital Style
When I think of pickpocketers, I am immediately transported to a cobbled Victorian street littered with Charles...Aug 08, 2016 | 3 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...Aug 01, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Beware Cloned Facebook Profiles
If you have had a Facebook friend request from a friend that you are sure you already...Jul 25, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
My Favourite Mothering Apps
I honestly don’t know where I would be without my favourite collection of apps. With four kids,...Jul 18, 2016 | 3 MIN READ