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McAfee Wins SE Labs’ Highest Honor for Home Anti-Malware Protection
McAfee is proud to be recognized with the SE Labs Home Anti-Malware Award 2026, one of the most respected independent recognitions in...
How to Shop Safely During Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. Every year,...
New Research: Rising Costs Are Driving Consumers to Ignore Scam Instincts for Better Deals
Most people don’t get scammed because they ignore warning signs. They get scammed because they find a reason to explain those warning...
GTA Cheat Users Exposed in Breach as Minecraft Malware Hits 116,000 Players
One gaming cyberattack this week exposed nearly 64,000 users. Another has already infected more than 116,000 players. Both are connected by the same common gaming behavior: looking for...
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
It looks harmless enough. A digital party invitation lands in your inbox or phone. You click to see the details....
New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers
McAfee Labs has discovered a massive, ongoing malware campaign called WeedHack that disguises itself as free Minecraft mods and game clients to infect...
Game Over: WeedHack – The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns
Authored by Aayush Tyagi Introduction Minecraft is a 2011 sandbox game developed and published by Mojang Studios. It is the...
Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers
Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip or just hoping to catch a match while it’s in your city, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is...
Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a viral schedule announcement...
Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security
Your Windows PC or Mac already includes built-in security features, and that’s a good thing. These tools provide an important first layer...
