Alex Merton-McCann
Cyber Safety Ambassador
McAfee’s Cyber Safety Ambassador for Australia and New Zealand, Alex, is a mother of four boys who juggles family, work, home life, hobbies and her children’s ever growing social lives (on and offline). Like many parents, Alex has concerns about the safety of her children, who are growing up online world. Alex’s blogs are about internet safety issues and sharing her own experiences, insights and lessons to help keep kids and families safe online. To learn more about Alex and McAfee’s Family Internet Safety Centre, go to www.mcafee.com/cybermum, follow Alex on Twitter @Cybermum_AU or on Facebook @CybermumAU.
Articles by Author
Family Safety
A Parent’s Guide to TikTok
Finding someone who hasn’t heard of TikTok in 2022 would be quite the achievement. As one of...Mar 23, 2022 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
Kids Back To School – The Perfect Time to Audit Your Family’s Online Safety
When Aussie school opened their doors this year, the lifespan of parents around the country drastically improved....Mar 07, 2022 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
Why Staying Calm May Be One Of The Best Ways Of Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
There are very few guarantees in this world – but experiencing drama when you are a parent...Feb 15, 2022 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Passwords are Like Toothbrushes – Not to Be Shared!!
So, in the spirit of being brief and not overloading, I’m going to focus on one easy...Jan 26, 2022 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
So, Your Kids Have Left School. Do You Still Need To Worry About Their Online Safety?
Tips to Your Child’s Online Safety After GraduationDec 18, 2021 | 5 MIN READ
Internet Security
What We’ve Learnt From Home Learning During Lockdown
I think it’s fair to say that come to next Australia Day, there needs to be a...Dec 02, 2021 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Telegram – What Parents Need To Know Now
If you hadn’t heard of Telegram till 2021 then you wouldn’t be alone. This relatively unknown messaging...Nov 06, 2021 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
“School Should Be Teaching Online Safety” says 80% of Aussie Parents
Despite the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child, new research from McAfee...Sep 22, 2021 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids’ Digital Lives
How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids’ Digital Lives Over the last 12 months, technology has featured...Mar 15, 2021 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives
How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives I’ve had such a busy morning! I’ve...Feb 17, 2021 | 6 MIN READ
Internet Security
Here’s What I’m Doing to Avoid Being Caught Up in A Puppy Scam
In November last year, we lost our much-loved family dog. We were all so devasted. Harley was...Feb 11, 2021 | 4 MIN READ
Internet Security
Christmas Shopping 2020
How To Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season I’m pleased to report that I’ve achieved...Nov 16, 2020 | 5 MIN READ