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
Look Before You Leap: Imposter DeepSeek Software Seek Gullible Users
Authored by Aayush Tyagi and M, Mohanasundaram *Bold = Term Defined in Appendix In this blog, we...
Bogus ‘DeepSeek’ AI Installers Are Infecting Devices with Malware, Research Finds
In a digital landscape hungry for the next big thing in Artificial Intelligence, a new contender called...
Avoid Being Scammed: How to Identify Fake Emails and Suspicious Links
Typos. Too-good-to-be-true offers. Urgent warnings. Scammers are getting smarter—and more convincing. New research from the Federal Trade...
Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft
It’s time to get those tax forms ready. But as users prepare to file, scammers prepare to take advantage of...
Financial Losses from Tax Scams Top $1,000 on Average—and Gen Z is a Growing Target
Tax season is already stressful for many Americans, and to make matters worse, it’s also a golden...
Protect Your Family From Scams With These 5 Key Online Safety Tips
Scams are big business for cybercriminals, and they’re getting more sophisticated than ever. According to McAfee’s State...
Data Shows You’ll Encounter A Deepfake Today—Here’s How To Recognize It
The internet is brimming with content designed to entertain, inform—and sometimes deceive. The latest tool in a...
Fake Toll Road Scam Texts are Everywhere. These Cities are The Most Targeted.
Look both ways for a new form of scam that’s on the rise, especially if you live...
The Dark Side of Clickbait: How Fake Video Links Deliver Malware
Authored By Sakshi Jaiswal McAfee Labs recently observed a surge in phishing campaigns that use fake viral video links...
The 9 Most Common Social Media Scams—and How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late
Social media connects us to friends, trends, and news in real time—but it also opens the door...
How to Spot a Crypto Scam: The Top Red Flags to Watch For
Cryptocurrency offers exciting opportunities—but it’s also a favorite playground for scammers. With the rapid rise of deepfake...
Super Scams – Beat the Online Scammers Who Want to Sack Your Big Game
Cybercriminals will always try to cash in on a good thing, and football is no exception. Online...
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