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.
This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls
Dec 12, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
Super Mario Run Has Cybercriminals Sprinting to Exploit the Hype
Nintendo, one of the most popular gaming companies of the past two decades, has finally released its...
Holiday Travelers! Steer Clear of 3 Common Cyberthreats
Whether you’re going somewhere new and exotic, or visiting far away family, it’s important to beware of these common travel...
Shopaholics: Beware of Risky Wi-Fi
Today, mall Wi-Fi is almost a guarantee, with much of the public depending on their mobile phone for everything from...
Bypassing Your Passcode: How One Online Hack Can Unleash Your Photos and Texts
The bypass is simple: Siri and the accessibility feature in iOS called VoiceOver get tricked, and all passcodes and Touch...
So You Think Your Phone Is Hacked—Here’s What to Do
Once a phone is hacked, your payment information is in the cybercriminals hands. How to Know If Your Mobile Device...
App Store Flooded with Phony Retail Apps to Kick Off Holiday Season
There’s more holiday-related cybercrime now more than ever. 'Tis the season for fake retail mobile apps, designed by cybercrooks to...
How to Get Smarter About Phones and Homework Time
With classrooms digitally integrated, it's important to help your kids balance smart tech use and homework time. Great tips for...
How an Online Prank Had Countless Phones Dialing 911
An Arizona teen tweeted out a link that ended up forcing mobile phones into continuously dialing 911.
Boo! The Spookiest Mobile Hacks of 2016
Endless candy, an excuse to dress up as a character from your favorite comic book, and carving...
How Much Is Your Phone Worth To You?
I know I have said it before but I would much rather lose my wallet than my...
What You Need to Know About iOS 10
With every message, refresh, and alert, our mobile devices consume tons of energy, and are dying like never before.
How a Backpack Stuffed with Spy Tech Can Pry into WhatsApp
Backpacks carry our portable technology - they can now carry a new technology that gets inside our personal devices. Specifically,...
Introducing McAfee+ Ultimate
Android and iOS devices need mobile protection because they store your personal info. Our mobile app helps keep you safer, no matter how you connect online.
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