McAfee Security Advice Center
Welcome to the McAfee Security Advice Center. Learn all about online and computer safety from our articles, tips, games, quizzes, letters, testimonials and short movies. Bookmark this web page and visit often as we frequently update it with new items and information. Thanks for visiting!Feature Article:
Don't Fall for Job Scam Spam
Safe Search and Safe Shop
Hackers using IM for Cybercrime
Protecting Children Online
How to Protect Children Online
Protect Your Teens Against Spam
ID Theft and Data Loss Prevention
Tips for Safeguarding Your Mobile Phone from Malware
Locking Up Your Digital Assets
Small Businesses Are Just As Vulnerable to Online Attacks
Virus and Spyware Protection
Hackers combine Viruses & Worms
Blocking Spam
How to Avoid Receiving Hoax Emails
Say "No Thanks" to Unwanted Email
What Security Experts Are Saying
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What Our Customers Are Saying
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Topics in the News
Cybercrime in todays economy (KLIV podcast)
Financial Crisis and Phishing Scam Victims (NBC Video)
McAfee's Initiative to Fight Cybercrime
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Links to Blogs
McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog
What we found out about Web safety
McAfee Avert Labs Blog
Security research as it happens
Reports and Studies
Mapping The Mal Web Report Revisited
McAfee Virtual Criminology Report
McAfee NCSA Online Safety Study
Advice Column
Have product or customer service questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) page.
Q. How does one avoid getting annoying Internet Speedway and other pop-ups?
A: Unexpected pop-ups could suggest that you have adware or spyware. I recommend a full scan with an up-to-date McAfee VirusScan Plus protection or similar product.
