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.
Why Hackers Are Collecting Data They Can’t Read Yet. And How to Stay Safe
Apr 21, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
1 in 3 Has Experienced a Betting Scam. What March Madness Fans Should Know
New research finds 1 in 3 Americans have experienced a betting scam. Learn the most common March Madness betting scams...
McAfee Wins 3 Major AV-TEST Awards for 2025 Security Performance
McAfee Total Protection wins three AV-TEST Best Awards for 2025, including Best Performance and Best Advanced Protection, recognizing strong protection...
This Week in Scams: Pokémon Card Cons, Email Extortion, and a Viral AI Wedding Photo
Pokémon card scams, threatening email extortion, and a viral AI-generated celebrity wedding photo. Here’s what these stories reveal about today’s...
Using an AI like ChatGPT to File Your Taxes? Stop and Read This First
Thinking about using ChatGPT or AI to file your taxes? Learn why entering sensitive tax information into chatbots could put...
Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags
New McAfee research shows tax scams are getting more realistic, and only 29% feel very confident spotting them. Learn the red flags and what...
This Week in Scams: Conduent Data Breach and AI Olsen Twins
More than 25 million affected in a major data breach, plus a viral AI image and new scam tactics—what to...
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...
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