{"id":121990,"date":"2021-05-24T06:27:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T13:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"\/blogs\/?p=121990"},"modified":"2025-04-29T02:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:32:47","slug":"at-home-or-on-the-go-boost-your-internet-safety-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/at-home-or-on-the-go-boost-your-internet-safety-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"At Home or On-the-Go: Boost Your Internet Safety this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer is here, which means more sun\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and more fun for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">everyone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It also means more streaming, gaming, and downloading. This seasonal reality\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reminds us\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that to enjoy the best of summer,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">it\u2019s important to stay aware of the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0digital risks that could sink\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0fun faster than you can say, \u201cit\u2019s hammock time!\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer Safety at Home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emerging from the pandemic, we\u2019re familiar with the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/kids-screen-time-pandemic-112650a6-743c-4c15-b84a-7d86103262bb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">increase in online time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fthat came with remote learning. However,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/family-safety\/5-ways-to-reset-your-familys-digital-habits-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shift into summer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0means the remote learning hours\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will quickly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">turn into<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hours spent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">gaming<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">TikTok<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0scrolling, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">social networking<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If you add summer travel\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">plans\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to those\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">activities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, your family\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">also becomes vulnerable\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to Wi-Fi breaches, viruses,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">sketchy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0apps, and device theft.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Suppose your family\u2019s screen time rules became laxer this year. In that case, summer is the perfect time to start re-establishing healthy digital habits for gamer security, app security, and Wi-Fi security, be it at home or while traveling.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Here are just a few tips to get\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0rolling.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">At home\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">safety tips<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Set digital priorities as a family.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fWith the topsy-turvy year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">everyone\u2019s endured, collaboration<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and flexibility will be important\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0setting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">digital<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0priorities. As a family, consider:\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">What online activities give your kids the most meaningful interaction? What fulfills their social needs? What engages their mind or creativity<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much time will you give online activities vs. outdoor or face-to-face activities?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> \u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Note:\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">All screen time is not created equal, which is why sitting down together to discuss priorities will help create a summer media plan everyone can get behind. Every family\u2019s screen time plan will look different, so determine what matters to your family and adjust as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the summer progresses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you are a working parent this summer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you\u00a0might\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/parental-controls\/mcafee-safe-family.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">consider parental controls<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto support your summer screen time\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">goals.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stay alert to scams.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fLong summer days can slowly morph into the summer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">lazies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2014 attitudes, sleep schedules, and other routines can slowly slip. However, it\u2019s no time to let your digital guard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">own. Help your family keep scams and bad actors on their radar;\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">since\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">both will find ways to exploit\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">kids online.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Coronavirus scams, travel scams, and social scams are everywhere. Meet that threat with consistent dialogue with your family and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">antivirus software<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guard against\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">strangers<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and cyberbullies.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strangers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0understand that kids spend more time online in the summer months and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">out in full force.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">long summer days and increased boredom\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">create a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fruitful<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0environment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for cybe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">bullies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Candidly discuss\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">with your kids\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the risk of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">connecting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">strangers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">online\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">engaging with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cyberbullies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Be sure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">they know where to report inappropriate behavior.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Study: More Connected, Less Secure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to a recent\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/consumer-threat-reports\/seeking-reconnection-internet-usage-and-the-return-to-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee study\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2021\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consumer Security Mindset: Travel E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">dition<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, 2 out of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Americans plan to travel this summer. However, the study also highlighted a troubling discrepancy:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hile 68% of Americans confirm they are\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">more digitally connected<\/span><\/i><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">since the onset of COVID-19,\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">only about half<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fof them have implemented additional levels of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">internet\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">security.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chances are someone in your immediate family \u2014 perhaps an elderly relative or a younger child \u2014 is among those who are\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">more connected<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fsince COVID-19 but\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">less secure<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">as they head into the summer months. One way to close that gap is to educate and share family internet security tips.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Here are just a few.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">On-the-Go Summer Safety Tips<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connect with caution.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fBe cautious when connecting to public Wi-Fi while on vacation and ensuring the Wi-Fi is secure and attached to a trusted source. Ensure that you don\u2019t conduct any financial transactions or share any personal details while on public Wi-Fi.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider a holistic security solution.\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understand what tools are available to you to give you peace of mind that your identity and personal information across\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0devices are safeguarded this summer travel season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Update your software.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fBefore you travel, check for any software updates on your devices. Updates often fix security bugs and seal up cracks in the system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keep devices protected and close.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fDistracted vacationers are the perfect target for thieves looking to steal devices- be it a phone, laptop, tablet, or gam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing device<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Ensure accounts have multi-factor authentication to double-check digital users&#8217; authenticity if the device gets into the wrong hands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This summer can unfold seamlessly and be packed with unforgettable family memories.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Or,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0it could be a season you\u2019d rather forget if you wander into a digital danger zone. Remember: Your family\u2019s privacy is as strong as your weakest family member\u2019s security IQ<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. One\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">vulnerable person exposes the data and security of everyone under your roof. So, taking the time to build up your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">family\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">internet\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">security is a big step\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">bummer-proofing your summer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Here\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fun, sunny, safe days ahead!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here, which means more sun\u00a0and more fun for\u00a0everyone.\u00a0It also means more streaming, gaming, and downloading. 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