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
How To Help Your Teen Organise a Party Online Without It Becoming a Public Spectacle
Teen Parties and Instagram. If your teen is keen to have a party, I can guarantee you...Dec 12, 2018 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Holiday Stress Can Make You More Careless Online
The stress of the holiday season can allow for risky online behaviour. See Cybermum's tips on how to stay stafe...Nov 14, 2018 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
At What Age Should Kids Join Social Media?
Last week, I waved goodbye to my eldest son as he moved halfway across the world to...Nov 07, 2018 | 7 MIN READ
McAfee News
Stay Smart Online Week 2018
Time for a Cyber Safety Check-Up? Aussies love the internet. And the statistics just confirm it. In...Oct 08, 2018 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
Share Kids Images Safely
Kids images online. I’m not a big sharer online but I do love popping up a few...Aug 26, 2018 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
Teens, Gaming and Risk
How Are Your Kids Navigating the Dangers? It’s no secret that our generation of digital natives love...Jun 20, 2018 | 5 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
Get Your Online Privacy Under Control
This Privacy Awareness Week, check how well you're controlling your online privacy. Need to do better but don't know how?...May 16, 2018 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
Keep Your Mum Safe This Mother’s Day!
On my first Mother’s Day 21 years ago, I received a pair of gorgeous fluffy pink slippers....May 10, 2018 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Teen Gaming, Cybersecurity Specialist Training
Many of us parents have a love/hate relationship with teen gaming. While it seems to cast a...Apr 04, 2018 | 4 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
#DeleteFacebook: Do You Really Need To?
Will you or won't you? It's up to you. But if you find you just can't #deleteFacebook, our Cybermum has...Mar 27, 2018 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Safer Internet Day 2018: How To Develop Online Respect At Home
Safer Internet Day 2018 theme is all about respect. Cybermum Alex Merton-McCann on teaching kids to respect others, and themselves,...Feb 05, 2018 | 4 MIN READ
Family Safety
Your Back To School Tech Plan
Our Cybermum Alex Merton-McCann's Back To School to-do list to get your kids and your household tech ready for the...Jan 22, 2018 | 5 MIN READ