Family Safety
Children are exposed to a lot on the internet: between browsing at home, in school and on the go. That’s why it’s so important to help to keep them safe, even when you can’t be there. Check out the latest McAfee blogs to learn how you can protect your entire family from cyberbullying and other online threats.
This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls
Dec 12, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
10 Thoughtful (Free) Holiday Gifts to Give Your Friends Year ‘Round
Consideration and kindness online is the gift that keeps giving. Facebook Messenger recently teamed up with Debrett’s, the authority on...
Parents: You May Want to Pay Closer Attention to the TikTok App
The popular video-sharing app TikTok is loads of fun for kids but causing concern among users, parents, and even politicians....
750K Birth Certificate Applications Exposed Online: 5 Tips to Help You Stay Secure
Over 752,000 applications for copies of birth certificates and 90,400 death certificate applications have been exposed online. Read these tips...
7 Tips to Make Sure Your Smartphone Use Doesn’t Ruin Holiday Gatherings
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most complicated especially when technology is added to the...
7 Ways to Wreck a Cybercrook’s Holidays
Cybercrime spikes around the holidays and more people than you think take the phishing bait. Spending a few minutes to...
Could Your Child be Sexting? Signs to Look for and Ways to Respond
It's tough to imagine but could your child be sexting? While studies show that sexting isn't as common as once...
Sadfishing, Deepfakes & TikTok: Headlines You May Have Missed
Technology trends move fast and the digital newsfeeds run non-stop. No worries, we’ve got your backs, parents....
Helping Kids Think Critically About Influencers They Follow Online
When I was a teenager, my role model was Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton. I admired everything...
Chapter Preview: Ages 11 to 17 – From Tweens to Teens
For anyone who asks what happens during the tween through teen years, the best answer is probably, “What doesn’t happen?!”
How to Remove Viruses from Your Android Phone
Cybersecurity is a rewarding career, yet few women pursue the field. If your daughter shows an interest in technology or...
Want Your Kids to Care More About Online Safety? Try These 7 Tips
Parents today have to breach very adult conversations with kids on a consistent basis. Significant conversations about sexting, bullying, online...
Device & App Safety Guide for Families
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). To kick off that effort, here's a comprehensive Device and App Safety Guide...
