On the occasion of ’International Women’s Day‘ I have a cyber safety message for all you women. Take a moment, girls, to think about your cyber life. I know you all are net savvy, smart and independent women, but even the best of us can develop “blind spots” when we fail to take note of Read more…
Tags: cyber safety tips for women; International Women’s Day;security software;
“Little Sheena, Little Sheena, Where have you been? I was on Facebook, just signing in! Little Sheena, Little Sheena, What do you plan to do there? I’ll upload Read more…
Tags: Facebook Security, safety, social media, Women’s Day
Yes, yes I know: Valentine’s Day comes only once a year and the teens are eagerly looking forward to it. Given the rising popularity of celebrating this day over the years, the bar for this International Day of Love has been raised rather high. Youngsters are looking forward to a day of cards, chocolates, gifts Read more…
Tags: ecards, gifts, mcafee total protection, teenage, valentine scams, Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day, Don’t Just Think About “Lip lock” But Give “Data Lock” A Thought Too Love is in the air, for Valentine’s Day is near… And why just Valentine’s Day? There are a series of “Days” devoted to lovers, viz. Rose day, Propose Day and Chocolate Day!! So how have Indians responded to this Read more…
Tags: ex partners, love, privacy, relationships, safety tips, technology, Valentine's Day
The Lady has just turned 30. But she isn’t ready to leave the limelight yet, for she is still evolving, still acquiring large number of admirers daily. No wonder that over 2.4 billion people across the world are her diehard users today, according to Internet World statistics. Wondering who she is? She is the wonder Read more…
Tags: 2013 threats, cybercriminals, Hackitivism, Internet evolution, Internet Safety, malware, McAfee Labs, online safety, smartphones, stay safe tips
McAfee had commissioned a study titled, “2012 Holiday Shopping Study” to find out the online habits and behaviors of Indians, especially those planning to use the Internet and mobile devices to shop this holiday season. In light of these findings, McAfee exposes the Top 12 Scams of Christmas that cyber crooks have planned to swindle Read more…
Tags: 12 Scams of Christmas, Christmas shopping concerns, McAfee Site advisor, online shopping, scams
Every year, millions of people await the end of year festivities and holidays with great enthusiasm and expectations. As the days to Thanksgiving become numbered, the holiday mood rises and people look forward to the year-end and go about their tasks with barely-controlled impatience. And why not- for ‘Tis the time to relax and be Read more…
Tags: christmas, holiday scams, secure devices
My daughter loves forming New Year resolutions! Every January 01, she diligently pens down her resolutions (always interesting ones!) on a pretty piece of paper, decorates it beautifully and then tacks it over her study with coloured tapes. It helps her to keep things in perspective for the year, she says. Sonny Boy of course Read more…
Tags: Family Safety, internet safety list for 2013, new year resolutions, online safety resolutions, spam
The news that went viral on social networking sites last week made me smile and shake my head and say, “Oh dear, oh dear”, in a real Miss Marple fashion. The Internet community was agog with the news of a newborn being named Hashtag! Nothing extraordinary perhaps, given the penchant among modern parents for bestowing Read more…
Tags: Hashtag, HASHTAG as a name, New age names, SNS Addiction, social networking sites
“So where’s your daughter?” “Oh, she is in her room, on the net,” replied the indulgent Mother. “These kids have to share everything with their friends immediately. She wants to share the news about our imminent trip abroad.” “Wow! That is good news indeed! But hope she is careful when she is sharing such news Read more…
Tags: Digital divide, McAfee Family Protection, McAfee survey, Online safety of teens, Secret Lives of Teens
Posts in Cyber Security Mum – India