Internet Security
Internet security consists of a range of security tactics for protecting activities and transactions conducted online. These tactics are meant to safeguard you from threats such as hacking into email addresses. Read more about the internet security solutions available to help keep your internet usage secure.
Was My TikTok Hacked? How to Get Back Into Your Account and Lock Down Sessions
Feb 03, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
X (Twitter) Account Hacked: What to Do Right Now
Worried your X (Twitter) account has been hacked or compromised? Here's how to regain control of your account and protect...
My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now?
Instagram hacks don’t always start with a dramatic “you’ve been locked out” moment. More often, it starts with something...
This Week in Scams: AI Search Traps, a Fintech Breach, and a $12M Louvre Hustle
This week in scams, we’re talking AI-powered search scams, a major fintech data breach, and an unexpected ticket fraud scheme that allegedly cost the...
YouTube Channel Hacked? Restore Owner Access and Stop Live-Stream Scams
What to do if you think your YouTube account has been compromised or hacked. The immediate steps to protect your...
Reddit Hacked? How to Regain Access and What to Change Immediately
If your Reddit account was hacked, act fast. Learn how to recover access, remove suspicious apps, secure your email, and...
1 in 7 Lose Money to Romance Scams. Spot the Red Flags:
New McAfee research shows romance scams are rising ahead of Valentine’s Day. Learn how these scams work, the red flags to watch for, and...
This Week in Scams: Big Game Betting Scams and Fake Ticket Traps
This is a special edition of This Week in Scams, focused on one of the biggest scam magnets of the...
This Week in Scams: Dating App Breaches, TikTok Data, Grubhub Extortion
A wave of phishing cyberattacks hit Bumble, Match, Panera, and CrunchBase, while Grubhub confirms a breach and TikTok updates its...
How McAfee’s Scam Detector Checks QR Codes and Social Messages
QR Code Scams and Suspicious Messages Are Rising. Here’s How Scam Detector Helps
McAfee Report: In the AI Slop Era, Americans Spend Weeks Each Year Questioning What’s Real
New research shows Americans spend nearly 3 full workweeks a year determining whether what they're looking at online is real...
This Week in Scams: Netflix Phishing and QR Code Espionage
This week in scams, attackers are leaning hard on familiar brands, everyday tools, and routine behavior to trigger fast, unthinking reactions....
Today’s Microsoft Outage Explained and Why it Triggers a Scam Playbook
Microsoft reported a brief Outlook outage today. Here’s what happened, what’s been fixed, and why phishing attempts often follow major...
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