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Tom Hanks Warns Fans: The Dark Side of AI Scams
Tom Hanks, one of the most recognizable faces in the world, warns that scammers have swiped his likeness in malicious...
What is an AI PC?
As technology rapidly advances, the boundaries of what’s possible in personal computing are continuously expanding. One of the most exciting...
How To Minimise the Fallout From a Data Breach
There used to be a saying that ‘nothing is certain except death and taxes’. Well, I now think it needs...
AI Enters the Mix as Online Job Scams Continue to Rise
You didn’t get the job. Worse yet, you got scammed. Because the opening was never real in the first place....
How to Avoid Common Election Scams
With less than 60 days left until Election Day, the digital landscape has become a battleground not just for votes...
10 Quick Tips for Mobile Security
All day long, it’s almost always within arm’s reach. Your smartphone. And we rely on it plenty. That makes securing...
Unmasking AI and the Future of Us: Five Takeaways from the Oprah TV Special
In a recent special hosted by Oprah Winfrey titled “AI and the Future of Us”, some of the biggest names...
Past Election Scams: Lessons Learned and Current Threats
Elections are the bedrock of democratic societies, but historically, they have been vulnerable to various forms of manipulation and fraud....
Could Your Social Media History Come Back to Bite You?
Getting caught in a social media faux pas seems to be the new normal. It’s not uncommon for old social...
How to Maximize the Latest McAfee+ Enhancements for Peace of Mind This Autumn
As we head into a season filled with moments that matter to consumers – from the upcoming U.S. election to...
Cracked Software or Cyber Trap? The Rising Danger of AsyncRAT Malware
Authored by Neil Tyagi In cybersecurity, threats constantly evolve, and new ways to exploit unsuspecting users are being found. One...
The Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Family From Scams
Scams are big business for cybercriminals. In 2023, Aussies lost a whopping $2.7 billion in scams. Barely a week goes...
What Is a Data Broker?
A data broker is an organization that makes money by collecting your personal information, analyzing it, and licensing it out to...
Behind the CAPTCHA: A Clever Gateway of Malware
Authored by Yashvi Shah and Aayush Tyagi Executive summary McAfee Labs recently observed an infection chain where fake CAPTCHA pages...
What to Do If You’re Caught Up in a Data Breach
It happens with more regularity than any of us like to see. There’s either a headline in your news feed...
How to Spot Fake News in Your Social Media Feed
Spotting fake news in your feed has always been tough. Now it just got tougher, thanks to AI. Fake news...
Why You Need a Personal VPN
It used to be the case that only businesses used virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect securely to the internet...
Introducing AI PCs with McAfee Deepfake Detector
In today’s digital world, both personal and professional environments are evolving faster than ever. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral...
Top Strategies For Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
What if I told you that the most important thing you need to keep your kids safe online doesn’t come...
What is Artificial Intelligence?
At the beginning of the year, the Associated Press described artificial intelligence (AI) as “easily the biggest buzzword for world...
How to Stop Phone Spoofing
From impersonating police officers in Pennsylvania to employees of the City of San Antonio, scammers have been impersonating officials nationwide...
Top Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Imagine this: you wake up one morning to find that your bank account has been emptied overnight. Someone halfway across...
What Personal Data Do Companies Track?
Private tech companies gather tremendous amounts of user data. Understand what information is being collected by tech companies, how it’s being used, and how you can protect your privacy online.
My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now?
In my world of middle-aged mums (mams), Instagram is by far the most popular social media platform. While many of...
What Are the 6 Types of Identity Theft
You crack open your credit card statement and something seems … off. Maybe it’s a couple of small online purchases...
Clickbait and Switch: How AI Makes Disinformation Go Viral
Bad news travels quickly. Or so goes the old saying. Yet we do know this: disinformation and fake news spread...
Scarlett Johansson Tops McAfee’s 2024 Celebrity Hacker Hotlist for AI Online Scams
In today’s digital world, the line between reality and deception has become increasingly blurred, with cybercriminals leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies...
