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.

Frankenstein Data: How Data Brokers Collect Your Personal Information and How to Remove It
Frankenstein’s monster was stitched together from different parts. Somewhere online, a digital version of you is being...
Vampire Wi-Fi: How Fake Public Wi-Fi Networks Can Steal Your Information
Vampires aren’t always lurking in haunted castles. Some are hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to...
Ghost Accounts: How Old, Forgotten Logins Put You at Risk for Identity Theft
Remember that online store where you bought a Halloween costume five years ago? Or the fitness app...
PHP2Shell Leak Sparks Emergency Fix for Software Behind Most Websites: How to Stay Safe
PHP2Shell PHP vulnerability: Fixes went out Oct. 21. Learn what the flaw means for you, whether you...
McAfee Ranks #1 in AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test — Again
McAfee Total Protection earned 1st place and an ADVANCED+ rating in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test, earning the highest...
What Scams Look Like in Your State: A 50-State Breakdown
No matter where you live in the U.S., AI-driven scams and deceptive content are increasingly filling our...
Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States
New McAfee research reveals how scams are increasing Americans’ mental load, changing online behavior and creating different risks across all...
Fake HBO Max Ads Spread ClickFix Malware on Reddit: This Week in Scams
ClickFix scams are back in the news after malicious HBO Max ads appeared on Reddit. Learn how these attacks work,...
Carhartt Data Breach Reportedly Exposes Millions. What to Know This Week in Scams
Carhartt customer data tied to 12.9 million accounts was leaked online. Here’s what the breach means, the scams to watch...
Airport Wi-Fi Data Breach Exposes Millions of Travelers: This Week in Scams
A cyberattack affecting Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports exposed customer and Wi-Fi sign-up data. Here’s what travelers should know...
Scammers Take Advantage of Back-to-School Shopping Scams
Scammers didn’t take a summer break. They kept busy, ramping up a fresh wave of back-to-school shopping...
Pokémon Center Breach Shows Why Your Delivery Data Matters: This Week in Scams
A Pokémon Center logistics breach exposed customer contact and order information. Here’s what shoppers should know about phishing risks and...
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