Mobile Security
Cybercriminals are attracted by the richness of data available from our mobile devices, such as banking credentials, photos, and personal information. That is why we put security at your fingertips providing peace of mind to you. Read more about mobile security to help you stay safe, particularly on-the-go.
WeedHack Returns: How SEO Poisoning is Leading Minecraft Fans to Malware
Aug 20, 2026 | 16 MIN READ
Is That TikTok Ad Legit? How to Spot Fake Ads on Social Media During Major Sales Events
Shopping Labor Day sales on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok? Learn how to spot fake social media ads, lookalike shopping sites...
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...
WeedHack Returns: How SEO Poisoning is Leading Minecraft Fans to Malware
McAfee Labs found active websites still spreading WeedHack malware to gamers, using fake Minecraft clients, lookalike sites, SEO poisoning, and...
Fake “The Odyssey” Downloads Are Spreading Malware: This Week in Scams
Fake downloads and streaming sites for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are reportedly spreading malware and stealing personal information. Here’s how...
GTA 6 Is Coming. So Are the Scams. Here’s What McAfee Experts Found
GTA 6, Meccha Chameleon, Minecraft, and other blockbuster games are drawing scammers looking to exploit eager players. Learn how to...
Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams
Researchers demonstrated how malware already installed on a device could hijack certain passkey-protected accounts. Learn whether passkeys are still safe...
Can AI Hack People Now? What the Reported Hugging Face Cyberattack Means
Reports say autonomous AI models were involved in a cyberattack targeting AI platform Hugging Face. Here's what reportedly happened, why...
Ghost Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stay Safe
Contactless payments make everyday purchases fast and easy. Yet with that convenience comes a risk: ghost tapping....
Chick-fil-A Data Breach Explained: What Customers Need to Know
Hackers targeted Chick-fil-A loyalty accounts in a credential stuffing hack using stolen usernames and passwords. Learn what happened and how...
How to Use Claude with McAfee to Check “Is This a Scam?”
Use Claude with McAfee to check suspicious links, messages, and screenshots in seconds. Learn how this new integration helps you...
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