{"id":162867,"date":"2022-12-23T09:14:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T17:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=162867"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T03:54:01","slug":"my-top-tips-to-help-your-family-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/my-top-tips-to-help-your-family-stay-safe-online-this-holiday-period\/","title":{"rendered":"My Top Tips To Help Your Family Stay Safe Online This Holiday Period"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s the most wonderful time of year\u2019<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 we\u2019ve all heard the jingles and read the slogans. But the holiday season can also be a little overwhelming when you\u2019re the one \u2018in charge\u2019. Whether it\u2019s prepping for the inevitable influx of new devices, buying the gifts or booking the holiday \u2013 there are a lot of online safety considerations to workshop in addition to how you\u2019re going to stuff the turkey and decorate the tree!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, with the Christmas spirit running through my keyboard, I hereby share with you my top tips to help you keep you and your family safe online this holiday period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Have a Safety Plan for ALL New Devices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We all know that Santa loves technology so it\u2019s inevitable that your family members may find a new device or two under the tree this year. So, as soon as they have unboxed their shiny new item, I recommend on insisting on a few steps to both protect the device and its new owner:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change the default passcode or set up a new one immediately<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check for software updates \u2013 these ensure that any bugs or weak spots are addressed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose a \u2018back-up\u2019 solution. If it\u2019s an iPhone, iCloud can work. I\u2019m a fan of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/official-site?_tk=paid_sem_goog_biz_b&amp;_camp=1018334780&amp;_kw=dropbox|e&amp;_ad=431524417428||c&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAqOucBhDrARIsAPCQL1YBewHRfiIUAvrdG3PC4hzdCPn4tC1bt_uyRzcnntzfKhJ6aLRLFJYaAg9vEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dropbox<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">as it works so well on both phones and laptops.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invest in a security solution. If you already have a premium subscription to an online security solution like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> then you\u2019ll likely be able to add the new devices (phones, tablets or laptops) to your family plan. If not, consider investing. Not only will it protect devices from viruses and phishing attacks, but it will also help you locate it if it ever gets misplaced- very common occurrence in my household!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Online Shopping<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting to the bottom of the Christmas gift list takes time particularly if you are \u2018lucky\u2019 enough to get COVID before Christmas, like myself! While there are still some retailers guaranteeing delivery before Christmas \u2013 including Amazon until Christmas Eve (phew!) \u2013 you might need to focus on gift cards if you don\u2019t want to face the hordes at the shops. Regardless of what you buy, please follow the following online shopping tips to avoid being cyberscrooged this year:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only buy from trusted retailers \u2013 even if it costs a few more dollars<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure the site is secure &#8211; look for a padlock at the start of a web address and an address that starts with \u2018https\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid offers that are \u2018too good to be true\u2019 \u2013 they usually are!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t ever use public Wi-Fi to do your shopping \u2013 no exceptions!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Book Your Holiday From a Reputable Online Site<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I don\u2019t think there would be anything more disappointing than anticipating a holiday only to have it not happen. Or, to be scammed while preparing for it. With holiday makers having to jump through more hoops thank to COVID requirements, many experts are predicting scammers will be turning their attention to creating fake COVID verification sites, designed purely to extract personal details from unsuspecting holiday makers. So, if you\u2019re booking a holiday, or doing your admin for it, please do the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a moment to verify \u2013 check the website URL to ensure it leads to where you expect before clicking and paying. And always verify the validity of any requests for payment. Contact your travel retailer if you have any concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think before you click \u2013 make sure the site is secure before you pay: check that the URL has a visible padlock in the search bar and that it starts with an \u2018https\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using BPay or PayID is also another good way to protect yourself. Both these platforms will show customers who they are paying before they \u2018do the deal\u2019 which reduces the chance of being scammed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Be Careful What You Share Online<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With so many of us busting with excitement to be travelling this holiday season for the first time in a few years, it\u2019s inevitable that we want to share online. But, please think before you post. Checking in to airports or hotels online is really a way of alerting the online world to the fact that your house is likely unattended! And please make sure your kids understand this too. I appreciate there\u2019s a lot of kudos for sharing holidays snaps in the moment but encourage your offspring to wait until you get home before sharing. Here are my top tips:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No checking in online anywhere<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No sharing pics of Christmas gifts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only share holiday snaps once you\u2019ve arrived back home<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you\u2019re feeling a little overwhelmed, why not make yourself a cuppa and harness the power of technology. Make yourself a to-do list on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/todoist.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqOucBhDrARIsAPCQL1YMKWTUmXEJoqYYHHKgob-jPU9KWEKkiywDOmwQCjcr_6wSrYuyg1saAlmQEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Todoist<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Google Docs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, send out ecards if you absolutely can\u2019t disappoint key family and friends \u2013 loving the options from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greetingsisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Greetings Island<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, buy some gift cards from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prezzee.com.au\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid-search&amp;utm_campaign=au_agn_search_brand-pure-exact&amp;utm_term=prezee&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAqOucBhDrARIsAPCQL1b-d-PP2VEyhozYpt3sOg4WRvtl6pcdZ0tLAh-yOV8LdCQs0TO4y-4aAibdEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prezee<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/giftcardstore.com.au\/?utm_source=CommissionFactory&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_campaign=Gift%20Card%20Store&amp;cfclick=da2ac8c5dede4abf9165e72190904caa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Gift Cards Store<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> then design your Christmas Day menu with the help of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taste.com.au\/galleries\/christmas-menu-plans\/pnjx9m5y?page=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taste<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recipetineats.com\/christmas-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RecipeTinEats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. And voila you\u2019re done!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PS Just remember to create unique passwords if you choose to set up accounts with any new sites!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Happy Holidays Everyone!!!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alex xx<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018It\u2019s the most wonderful time of year\u2019 \u2013 we\u2019ve all heard the jingles and read the slogans. 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