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
Sarahah, honesty and making sure your kids aren’t part of the problem
Freedom of speech in written texts? Totally anonymous? No fear of being identified and penalized? Whoa, that’s...
Instagram Takes Huge Step to Filter Bullies, Become a Kinder Social Hub
You’re a jerk. You’re a fat pig. You’re disgusting. It’s hard to imagine seeing these words written...
McAfee Survey: Parental Input on Tech Safety Declines as Kids Get Older
McAfee Survey: Parental input tapers off as kids get older but here are 5 tips to bring back conversations that...
Blue Whale Challenge – What You Need To Know And Do!
Parents are waking up to this new online threat to their kids: ‘The Blue Whale Challenge’ which...
Survey: Kids Using Devices in School for More than Just Learning
Could your child be using his or her device in school to cheat? A new study reveals the reality of...
Have a Tweeting Teen in Your House? Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you have a teen on twitter? Then these family talking points will give you the ins and outs of...
Trouble Enforcing Family Tech Rules? Stay on Track with the 4 Cs
Family tech rules can be tough to set but even tougher to enforce consistently. Try these Four Cs to help...
Are Your Kids Playing Virtual Hide-n-Seek With You?
We all grew up playing hide-n-seek. Remember how your toddler loved playing hide-and-seek as well? Well, today’s...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Snapping and Posting that Photo
Let’s face it. Photos do the talking for most of us today. Everyone is snapping, chatting, posting,...
15+ Boredom-Busting Apps to Boost Your Family’s Summer Fun
Summer is slipping away and the ideas for fun might be too. Here are just a few family fun apps...
7 Strategies to Help Kids Sidestep Digital Friction this Summer
The summer months can amplify the social highs and the emotional lows of peer connection. Help your kids cope with...
Snap Map: What Parents Need To Know Now
The new Snap Map feature in Snapchat - what it does, how it could impact your teenager's privacy, and steps...
