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
Could You be Modeling ‘Drive-By’ Digital Friendships to Your Kids?
We're all connected online but have we sacrificed real friendship along the way? Are we modeling drive-by friendships to our...
Are Your Kids Into These 5 Unwanted Trends On Social Media?
Yesterday I picked up a friend’s child, who was returning from the week long class trip to...
6 Things to Monitor on Your Teen’s Instagram
Instagram is the #2 most popular social network for tweens and teens. Here are six easy ways to monitor your...
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...
5 Signs You’re ‘One of Those’ Clueless Parents Online
Clueless parents are everywhere online but staying clueless is not a strong parenting plan. Tips to help turn cluelessness into...
Keep Your Data Safe While Unplugging on Vacation
When you are packing your bags for a long weekend break or a family holiday, do you...
When Voice Recognition Goes Wrong: YouTube Videos Can Say “Ok Google”
It just takes a few well-placed words in the video’s audio, and our devices can be ready to obey. After...
Is Zombie Scrolling Syndrome Zapping Your Child’s Health?
Mobile phone use among teens spikes in the summer and that's a tough habit to break when school starts. How...
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,...
8 Tips to Help Kids Break a Social Media Creeping Habit
There's no such thing as a clean break up anymore. Here are eight tips to help your teen break the...
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...
Identity Theft 101: Five Smart Tech Tips for College-Bound Kids
Dear college-bound student congratulations. The future is yours — if you know how to protect yourself from identity theft on campus.
