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This Week in Scams: Phony AI Ads, Apple Account Takeover Attempts, and a PlayStation Scam
For this week in scams, we have fake AI-generated shopping images that could spoil your holidays, scammers...
Privacy & Identity Protection
How to Spot Charity Scams and Donate Safely this Giving Season
The holidays are the season of giving; unfortunately, it’s also the season when scammers try to cash...
Mobile Security
This Week in Scams: DoorDash Breach and Fake Flight Cancellation Texts
Leading off our news on scams this week, a heads-up for DoorDash users, merchants, and Dashers too....
How To Guides and Tutorials
How to Follow McAfee on Google News in One Simple Step
Want McAfee’s latest scam alerts, cybersecurity tips, and safety updates to show up automatically in your Google...
Mobile Security
Ghost Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stay Safe
Contactless payments make everyday purchases fast and easy. Yet with that convenience comes a risk: ghost tapping....
Mobile Security
Venmo 101: Making Safer Payments with the App
As the holiday season ramps up, so do group dinners, shared travel costs, gift exchanges, and all...
Mobile Security
This Week in Scams: New Alerts for iPhone and Android Users and a Major Google Crackdown
Welcome back to another This Week in Scams. This week, have attacks that take over Androids and iPhones,...
McAfee News
Holiday Shopping 2025: US Fact Sheet
The holidays are supposed to be about joy and generosity — but this year, they’re also peak...
Security News
This Week in Scams: Fake Steaks and Debit Card Porch Pirates
We’re back with a new edition of “This Week in Scams,” a roundup of what’s current and...
How To Guides and Tutorials
Ways to Tell if a Website Is Fake
Fake or scam websites are fraudulent sites that look legitimate while secretly attempting to steal your personal...
Internet Security
Kickoffs and Rip-offs—Watch Out for Online Betting Scams This Football Season
Football season is in full swing — tailgates, rivalries, fantasy leagues, and Sunday afternoons glued to the...
Family Safety
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Educating yourself and your family members on current cyberthreats is the first step to defending against them....Stay Updated
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