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Election Security: How to Protect Your Vote and Avoid Scams
Learn how to spot election scams, check your voter registration, protect your personal information, and avoid voting misinformation.
Internet Security
PHP2Shell Leak Sparks Emergency Fix for Software Behind Most Websites: How to Stay Safe
PHP2Shell PHP vulnerability: Fixes went out Oct. 21. Learn what the flaw means for you, whether you...
Privacy & Identity Protection
Flawed Certificates Left Web Traffic Open to Interception: How to Stay Safe
Eight eMudhra certificate keys were so weak anyone could forge trusted sites. Learn the risks and the...
Privacy & Identity Protection
Global Takedown Hits Network Behind 1 Billion Scam Messages
Authorities disrupted a cybercrime network behind 1 billion scam messages. Learn how the phishing scheme worked and...
Security News
Elder Fraud Losses Surge to $3B: FTC Report and Prevention Tips
The FTC reports older adults lost $3 billion to fraud in 2025. Learn why investment scams surged...
Family Safety
Educational Testing Service (ETS) California Student Data Breach: What Parents Should Do
An ETS data breach exposed millions of California student files. Find out what was leaked, how to...
How To Guides and Tutorials
How to Protect Yourself from QR Code Scams
Learn how QR code scams work, how to scan safely, and what to do if you scan...
How To Guides and Tutorials
How to Shop Safely During Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days Shopping Event
Learn how to spot fake Amazon calls, delivery scams, phishing texts, and shopping fraud during Amazon's October Prime Day 2026.
McAfee News
What Scams Look Like in Your State: A 50-State Breakdown
No matter where you live in the U.S., AI-driven scams and deceptive content are increasingly filling our...
Family Safety
8 Steps to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Learn how to protect your child from identity theft with 8 practical steps, including credit freezes, online...
Family Safety
A Parent’s Guide to YouTube Safety for Children
Is YouTube safe for children? Our YouTube guide for parents covers risks, parental controls, privacy settings, and...
Family Safety
Scammers Take Advantage of Back-to-School Shopping Scams
Scammers didn’t take a summer break. They kept busy, ramping up a fresh wave of back-to-school shopping...Stay Updated
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