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Does Windows 10 or 11 Need Antivirus Software?
Does Windows 10 or 11 need antivirus software? Absolutely. Every computer needs protection against viruses and other malware. The next...
Olympics Has Fallen – A Misinformation Campaign Featuring a Voice Cloned Elon Musk
Authored by Lakshya Mathur and Abhishek Karnik As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, excitement is building,...
Are Mobile Devices Less Secure than PCs?
Are smartphones less secure than PCs? The answer to that is, they’re different. They face different security threats. Yet they...
The Scam Strikes Back: Exploiting the CrowdStrike Outage
Authored by Lakshya Mathur, Vallabh Chole & Abhishek Karnik Recently we witnessed one of the most significant IT disruptions in...
How a VPN Can Make Your Time Online More Private and Secure
What is a VPN (virtual private network)? And how can it make your time online more secure—and a little more...
Do You Share Passwords with Friends and Family?
A text pops up on your phone. It’s your pal, and the text says, “What’s the password again?” It might...
Does Antivirus Software Slow You Down?
“Antivirus software slows down my PC.” This is a comment that is often heard when talking about antivirus and malware protection....
How Do I Protect Myself When Using Wi-Fi?
How do you protect yourself when you use public Wi-Fi on your phone? For the 40% of people who say...
What is ATM Skimming?
Ever take a look at an ATM and feel like something’s off? You might have come across an ATM skimmer....
How Protected Am I Online?
“How protected am I online?” Customers often ask us some version of this question. It’s a good question, and in the past, there was no direct...
10 Back-to-School Tech Tips for Kids, Teens and College Students
Farewell, summer. Hello, back-to-school season! While the chill may not be in the air yet, parents may be feeling the...
How Secure is Video Conferencing?
For millions of people, it’s not a workday without it — video conferencing. And plenty of business gets done that...
How Not to Fall for Smishing Scams
With a buzz, your phone lets you know you got a text. You take a peek. It’s from the U.S....
Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion Personal Information Records
News of a major data breach that could affect nearly three billion records comes to light from a somewhat unusual...
Deepfakes of Prince William Lure Social Media Users into an Investment Scam
Deepfakes of Prince William and the UK Prime Minister are pushing investment scams on Facebook and Instagram. Uncovered by Fenimore...
How to Protect Your Identity, Finances, and Security Online
If you want to protect your identity, finances, and privacy online, you have a pretty powerful tool at hand. It’s...
5 Minute Parent’s Guide to Social Media
The time has come. Your kids are chafing at the bit to get on social media and you can no...
Introducing World’s First Automatic and AI-powered Deepfake Detector
In today’s digital age, the line between reality and digital fabrication is increasingly blurred, thanks to the rise of deepfake...
How to Spot Phishing Lures
Phishing attacks have all kinds of lures. And many are so tried and true that it makes them easy to...
Getting Your Kids Ready for School—And Their Smartphones Too
If you’re the parent of a tween or teen, chances are they’re not the only ones going back to school....
How to Talk to Your Grandparents About Staying Safe Online
Reports filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put the risks in perspective — scammers squarely target older adults....
Internet Safety Begins with All of Us
A safer internet isn’t a nice thing to have. It’s a necessity because we rely on it so heavily. And there’s...
Is Your Smart Home Vulnerable to a Hack Attack?
Your smart home hums right along. It sets your alarm, opens your garage door, pops up recipes on your refrigerator...
Wonderwall of Lies: How to Avoid Oasis Reunion Ticket Scams
As the Gallagher brothers reunite for the first live Oasis shows in 16 years, scammers have queued up phony ticket...
How to Safely Bank Online
Mobile banking is highly secure — when you take a few straightforward steps, it becomes even safer. And those steps...
A Guide for Parents to Help Kids Navigate Social Media Safely
As the back-to-school season approaches, equipping children with the tools and knowledge to navigate social media safely is crucial. In...
New Android SpyAgent Campaign Steals Crypto Credentials via Image Recognition
Authored by SangRyol Ryu Recently, McAfee’s Mobile Research Team uncovered a new type of mobile malware that targets mnemonic keys...
