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These days, we’re all\u00a0<\/span>actively engaging online<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Whether it\u2019s my kids scrolling through social media, my\u00a0<\/span>wife video chatting with her friends and online shopping, or me checking my emails,\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019re all\u00a0<\/span>leveraging the devices in front of us to keep our lives moving forward.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What many people don\u2019t realize is that there are\u00a0<\/span>technologies\u00a0<\/span>that we can implement into our daily online routines that\u00a0<\/span>will not only help us\u00a0<\/span>achieve our digital tasks more\u00a0<\/span>effectively but<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>safeguard ou<\/span>r<\/span>\u00a0privacy a<\/span>s well.\u00a0<\/span>If there\u2019s a way I can browse the internet\u00a0<\/span>more\u00a0<\/span>quickly and securely<\/span>\u00a0than before<\/span>, I\u2019m\u00a0<\/span>here for it!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tools Anyone Can Use<\/h2>\n

T<\/span>here a<\/span>re<\/span>\u00a0a lot of free and easy-to-use technolog<\/span>ies\u00a0<\/span>out there that can benefit\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>\u00a0just need to learn what\u00a0<\/span>they are<\/span>\u00a0first<\/span>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>With that, l<\/span>et\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>explore cool technologies that not too many people\u00a0<\/span>may\u00a0<\/span>know about, which can positively impact\u00a0<\/span>your<\/span>\u00a0online life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Safe Browsing Solutions<\/h3>\n

The internet is a vast sea of content, both good and bad.\u00a0<\/span>And we\u2019re all navigating that sea to learn<\/span>, work, and socialize online.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>But when you\u2019re trying to browse as efficientl<\/span>y as possible, it can be tricky to tell the safe websites from the suspicious ones. That\u2019s where a security solution like\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae WebAdvisor<\/span><\/a>\u00a0comes in to play.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McAfee<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>WebAdvisor<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can help keep you safe from online threats like malware and phishing attempts while you surf the web. For example,\u00a0<\/span>the tool\u00a0<\/span>places a<\/span>\u00a0checkmark next to\u00a0<\/span>all the\u00a0<\/span>safe links<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0mak<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0security decisions much easier for the<\/span>\u00a0everyday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>internet user<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0like my\u00a0<\/span>wife when she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>on a mission to\u00a0<\/span>shop<\/span>\u00a0online<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>nd it is\u00a0<\/span>free<\/span>\u00a0too!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual Private Network (VPN)<\/h3>\n

Even the average internet surfer like you and me should consider using a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Virtual Private Network (VPN)<\/span>, as it<\/span>\u00a0essentially allows you to send and receive data across a public network<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>as if it were a private network<\/span>. A VPN<\/span>\u00a0encrypts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0or scrambles<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0your information so others can<\/span>\u2019<\/span>t read it<\/span>, helping to safeguard your data<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0VPNs are especially handy for when you are\u00a0<\/span>working remote<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or if you want full access to the internet while you\u2019re traveling, or if you\u00a0<\/span>simply want to protect your privacy.\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae Safe Connect<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is a\u00a0<\/span>great\u00a0<\/span>and affordable\u00a0<\/span>option<\/span>\u00a0(with a limited free version\u00a0<\/span>available\u00a0<\/span>too)<\/span>\u00a0for users who are looking for a solutio<\/span>n that is not only easy to implement, but one that also provides bank-grade encryption and private browsing to protect\u00a0<\/span>all<\/span>\u00a0online activities<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Password Managers<\/h3>\n

Speaking of pesky passwords, another way to easily secure your online accounts is with\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>\u00a0password manager. A password manager can help you create strong passwords, remove the hassle of remembering numerous passwords, and log you on to websites automatically. Who says staying secure\u00a0<\/span>has to<\/span> be complicated?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While many password managers are free, its important users do their research and adopt password managers from companies they trust. Another option? Some password managers also come included in a comprehensive security solution, like\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae Total Protection<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Robocall Blocking Apps<\/h3>\n

At one time or another, you\u2019ve probably experienced a mysterious phone call from an \u201cUnknown Caller.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever actually bothered to pick up one of these calls, you\u2019ve likely heard a strange, robotic voice on the other end claiming to be from a certain organization or asking you to\u00a0<\/span>take action<\/span>. Whether the call itself is just annoying or is coming from a criminal looking to scam consumers out of cash or information, one thing is certain \u2013\u00a0<\/span>robocalls<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are a huge headache.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, these pesky phone calls have shown no signs of slowing down. In fact, it was recently reported that\u00a0<\/span>robocall scams surged to 85 million globally<\/span><\/a>, up 325% from 2017. Luckily there are multiple\u00a0<\/span>robocall blocking apps and tools<\/span><\/a>\u00a0users can adopt to avoid phone spam. Additionally, you can register on the FCC\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>National Do Not Call list<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for added protection.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Multi-Factor Authentication<\/h3>\n

If you read my previous blog, you know that many of the common\u00a0<\/a><\/span>password<\/span>\u00a0habits that we use can lead to multiple security concerns. That said, passwords are just the first line of defense when it comes to securing online accounts \u2013 so what happens if a hacker makes it through that security barrier? Enter two-factor or multi-factor authentication.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These days, most people have heard of\u00a0<\/span>two-factor authentication<\/span><\/a>. To put it simply, the tech utilizes two checkpoints to verify the user\u2019s identity. These could be answers to security questions, a one-time password texted to your smartphone, a fingerprint scan, or facial recognition. While two-factor authentication is a great starting point, there\u2019s also\u00a0<\/span>multi-factor authentication<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 which, as it sounds, means a user must address multiple types of proof points before gaining access to an account or device. In fact, multi-factor authentication is becoming more and more intuitive thanks to artificial intelligence, as it can select a combination of authentication factors based on a user\u2019s risk profile and habits.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This technology is easy to integrate into your life, as it\u2019s often a simple add-on to a lot of the things we already own.\u00a0<\/span>For example, you can activate face-ID on your iOS phone or fingerprint on your Android phone and boom, you\u2019ve got two-factor authentication!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tools for Current McAfee Subscribers<\/h3>\n

Are you<\/span>\u00a0currently subscribed to\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae Total Protection<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae LiveSafe<\/span><\/a>?<\/span>\u00a0If so, there might be some\u00a0<\/span>cool\u00a0<\/span>tools within these solutions that you aren\u2019t taking full advantage of that can help boost your security and improve your\u00a0<\/span>online experience.<\/span>\u00a0The more you know, right?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, i<\/span>f you are a current McAfee<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Li<\/span>v<\/span>eSafe subscriber, you automatically have access to\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u2019s secure VPN<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>McAfee File Lock<\/span>. If you are currently subscribed to McAfee<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0Total Protection, you\u00a0<\/span>have access to a whole host of security tools including a password manager<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0VPN<\/span>. Additionally, McAfee<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0Total Protection\u00a0<\/span>gives you access to\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae Identity Theft Protection<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>which is a great tool for\u00a0<\/span>monitoring\u00a0<\/span>fraud<\/span>. Finally,\u00a0<\/span>if you\u2019re looking to<\/span>\u00a0delete<\/span>\u00a0some<\/span>\u00a0sensitive files<\/span>, you can use<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>McAfee<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0Shredder<\/span>\u2122<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0completely ens<\/span>ur<\/span>e<\/span>\u00a0that no traces are left behind. By\u00a0<\/span>employing the full range of these tools, current McAfee subscribers can take their security to the next level and surf the in<\/span>ternet without missing a beat.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cool Tech,\u00a0Stronger\u00a0Security<\/h2>\n

By taking advantage of the<\/span>se<\/span>\u00a0free, existing,\u00a0<\/span>and<\/span>\u00a0easily accessible tools<\/span>, you can both\u00a0<\/span>improve\u00a0<\/span>every facet of your online life \u2013 whether\u00a0<\/span>that\u00a0<\/span>means social interactions, online shopping, or sending emails \u2013<\/span>\u00a0and keep your information secure<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0You can have fun online and<\/span>\u00a0easily integrate security into your\u00a0<\/span>day-to-day\u00a0<\/span>wh<\/span>ich<\/span>, in my opinion, is a win\u00a0<\/span>win<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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