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How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams
A text that looks like it came straight from a courthouse is making the rounds across the U.S. And yes,...
Sinkholing CountLoader: Insights into Its Recent Campaign
Authored by Harshil Patel and Sakshi Jaiswal McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a large scale CountLoader campaign that uses multiple layers of obfuscation and staged...
The New Grad’s Guide to Job and Recruitment Scams
Graduation season should be about launching your career, not dodging scams. But for many new grads, the job search now...
How to Protect Yourself After the Canvas Education Data Breach + Fake Amazon Recall Texts
If you have ever checked your child’s grades online, submitted a college paper through a school portal, downloaded homework assignments,...
Now Available: Use ChatGPT with McAfee to Spot Scams Faster
Scam messages are getting smarter and faster. According to McAfee’s 2026 State of the Scamiverse report, Americans now spend 114 hours a year trying to figure out what’s real...
The New Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Scams: How to Stay Safe
Graduating should feel like a fresh start, a time when the whole world is at your fingertips. Unfortunately, scammers often see graduates...
Ad Impersonation Scams and Record-Breaking Social Media Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams
You’re scrolling through Facebook or TikTok and see it. A flash sale from a brand you recognize. A limited-time investment opportunity....
How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?
Understand common hacker attack methods and how to prevent and protect your data. Stay safe from phishing, malware, and other mobile security threats.
Fake USPS QR Code Text Scams and a Major Health Data Breach: This Week in Scams
A new scam making the rounds takes a familiar delivery trick and upgrades it with hyper‑realistic messaging and a QR code that...
Why Hackers Are Collecting Data They Can’t Read Yet. And How to Stay Safe
Co-Authored by Luiz Parente Your data might be safe today. But that doesn’t mean it’s safe forever. A growing number of sophisticated actors are...
