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.
Introducing Scam Stories: A McAfee Campaign to End Scam Stigma
May 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
How a Close Relative Lost $100,000 to an Elder Scam
Written by James Schmidt Editor’s Note: We often speak of online scams in our blogs, ones that...
ChatGPT: A Scammer’s Newest Tool
ChatGPT: Everyone’s favorite chatbot/writer’s-block buster/ridiculous short story creator is skyrocketing in fame. 1 In fact, the AI-generated...
Can Apple Macs get Viruses?
It’s a long-standing question. Can Apple Macs get viruses? While Apple does go to great lengths to...
The Case for Your Security at CES 2023
Some of the CES focuses we’ve seen in some media so far … - The connected home...
40 Years of the Internet – Tips for Staying Safe Online in 2023
To mark the Internet’s fourth decade, cyber experts reflect on its evolution, detailing the current threats to...
How To Recognize An Online Scam
It’s been a particularly busy and colourful week, scam-wise in our household. Between 4 family members, we’ve...
Myth-busting Antivirus Software Assumptions
The number of new viruses grows every day. In fact, McAfee registers an average of 1.1 million...
How To Make Security Easy
We streamlined the experience in our products to simplify what you see, while still offering robust protection. After all, true...
What is Antivirus and What Does It Really Protect?
Authored by Dennis Pang What is antivirus? That’s a good question. What does it really protect? That’s...
What Is Internet Security?
Internet security is a broad term that refers to a wide range of tactics that aim to...
What Is Bloatware and How Can It Impact Security?
The joy of purchasing a new device is liberating. Now you can work, learn, and play faster...
What Is Smishing and Vishing, and How Do You Protect Yourself?
Smishing and vishing are scams where criminals attempt to get users to click a fraudulent link through...
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