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Carhartt Data Breach Reportedly Exposes Millions. What to Know This Week in Scams
Carhartt customer data tied to 12.9 million accounts was leaked online. Here’s what the breach means, the scams to watch...
Family Safety
Is That TikTok Ad Legit? How to Spot Fake Ads on Social Media During Major Sales Events
Shopping Labor Day sales on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok? Learn how to spot fake social media ads, lookalike shopping sites...
Mobile Security
Airport Wi-Fi Data Breach Exposes Millions of Travelers: This Week in Scams
A cyberattack affecting Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports exposed customer and Wi-Fi sign-up data. Here’s what travelers should know...
McAfee News
Pokémon Center Breach Shows Why Your Delivery Data Matters: This Week in Scams
A Pokémon Center logistics breach exposed customer contact and order information. Here’s what shoppers should know about phishing risks and...
Privacy & Identity Protection
Fake “The Odyssey” Downloads Are Spreading Malware: This Week in Scams
Fake downloads and streaming sites for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are reportedly spreading malware and stealing personal information. Here’s how...
McAfee News
GTA 6 Is Coming. So Are the Scams. Here’s What McAfee Experts Found
GTA 6, Meccha Chameleon, Minecraft, and other blockbuster games are drawing scammers looking to exploit eager players. Learn how to...
Family Safety
Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams
Researchers demonstrated how malware already installed on a device could hijack certain passkey-protected accounts. Learn whether passkeys are still safe...
Family Safety
Can AI Hack People Now? What the Reported Hugging Face Cyberattack Means
Reports say autonomous AI models were involved in a cyberattack targeting AI platform Hugging Face. Here's what reportedly happened, why...
Family Safety
Chick-fil-A Data Breach Explained: What Customers Need to Know
Hackers targeted Chick-fil-A loyalty accounts in a credential stuffing hack using stolen usernames and passwords. Learn what happened and how...
Family Safety
How to Use Claude with McAfee to Check “Is This a Scam?”
Use Claude with McAfee to check suspicious links, messages, and screenshots in seconds. Learn how this new integration helps you...
Privacy & Identity Protection
The FaceTime Bank Scam That Can Expose Your Passwords in Real Time: This Week in Scams
Scammers don’t always need sophisticated malware to steal your money. Increasingly, they’re relying on something much simpler: your trust. This week, fraudsters...
Family Safety
Nearly 7 Million Driver’s Licenses Exposed in Assurance Breach: This Week in Scams
An insurance data breach exposed nearly 7 million driver's license numbers, while fake Robinhood investment texts continue stealing thousands from...Stay Updated
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