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UK’s New Online Safety Act: What Consumers Need to Know
The UK’s digital landscape underwent its most significant transformation yet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Online Safety Act 2023,...
Cybersecurity Tips for Students Returning to School
Almost every teenager in the United States (approximately 96%) reports using the internet daily. As students prepare to return to...
Android Malware Targets Indian Banking Users to Steal Financial Info and Mine Crypto
Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android malware campaign targeting Hindi-speaking users, mainly in India....
Think Before You Click: EPI PDF’s Hidden Extras
Authored by: Anuradha & Prabudh PDF converting software can be super helpful. Whether you’re turning a Word document into a...
Instagram’s New Tracking Feature: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Meta has unleashed a groundbreaking feature that transforms Instagram from a photo-sharing platform into a real-time location broadcaster. While the...
Fortnite Impersonation Scams: A No-Nonsense Parent Guide
Even years after its release, Fortnite still stands as the online “battle royale” game of choice, with millions of younger...
Going Lacoocoo over Labubu: How Viral Toy Trends Are Becoming Scams
Scammers are exploiting the massive popularity of Labubu collectible toys through fake websites and social media ads, resulting in consumers...
You Have a Right to Delete Your Data—But Dozens of Data Brokers Hide How to Do It
You can request data brokers to remove your personal info from their databases. But finding their request forms is another...
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 source — a class-action complaint filed
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 scams. As busy...
Android Malware Promises Energy Subsidy to Steal Financial Data
Authored by ZePeng Chen Recently, we identified an active Android phishing campaign targeting Indian users. The attackers impersonate a government...
How Do You Remove Your Information From the Internet?
Take steps to delete your internet footprint and regain control of your personal data. Learn how to get your information off the internet.
Can Apple Macs get Viruses?
Can Apple computers get viruses? Absolutely! Learn which viruses and malware Apple computers and other Mac devices are vulnerable to so that you can be on the lookout to protect against them.
A Fake Delivery Text Nearly Cost Deshawn Hundreds: His Scam Story
Deshawn never thought he’d be the kind of person to fall for a scam. At 30, he was tech-savvy, careful,...
“If You’re Real, Prove Me Wrong”: Beth’s Romance Scam Story
Beth Hyland never imagined love would cost her $26,000. At 53, she considered herself cautious and financially aware. But when...
How Fraudsters Are Exploiting the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement
When news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement broke recently, fans around the world celebrated this real-life love story....
Secure Your World This Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s message couldn’t be clearer: small actions can make a big difference in...
How to Create a Family Technology Pledge
As another school year begins, the digital landscape our children navigate has become increasingly complex. With artificial intelligence tools now...
What to Do if Your Phone is Stolen or Lost: 10 Steps to Protect Your Identity
Losing your phone or having it stolen can feel like a nightmare, especially when you consider the treasure trove of...
What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked
Email hacking is more common than you think. If you find yourself a victim of email hacking here are a few important steps you need to take.
Protect the Whole Family with McAfee+ Ultimate Family Plan
Many content creators highlight the differences between today’s most prominent generations: the Silent Generation, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and...
How a Tech Expert Lost $13,000 to a Job Scam
Sam M. has spent more than 20 years building websites, testing systems, and managing technology projects. He knows code, he...
From Cyberbullying to AI-Generated Content – McAfee’s Research Reveals the Shocking Risks
The landscape of online threats targeting children has evolved into a complex web of dangers that extend far beyond simple...
Scam Alert: The Alarming Reality Behind the Surge in Digital Fraud
Scams exploded in 2025 and shows no signs of slowing in 2026. Job, shopping, finance, & tech fraud is up. Explore trends and tips to protect yourself online.
How to Delete Your Browser History
Learn how to delete your browsing history across popular browsers and accounts to enhance privacy, improve device performance, and reduce targeted tracking.
McAfee Again Certified as “TOP PRODUCT” by AV-TEST
McAfee Total Protection has once again been named a TOP PRODUCT by the independent test lab AV-TEST, earning perfect scores...
How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet
Scammers and thieves can get a hold of personal information in several ways, such as through phishing attacks that lure you into handing it over, malware that steals it from your devices, by purchasing your information on dark web marketplaces, or as a result of information leaked in data breaches, ...
