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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, ...
McAfee Wins “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” for Scam Detector
We’re proud to share that McAfee has won “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” at The 2025 A.I. Awards for...
Hackers Trick Staff Into Exposing Major Companies’ Salesforce Data–Find Out if You’re Safe
Cybercriminals tricked employees at major global companies into handing over Salesforce access and used that access to steal millions of...
AWS Outage Disrupts Major Apps Like Reddit and Snapchat—What Happened and How to Stay Safe
Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s largest cloud providers, recently experienced a major outage that disrupted popular websites...
This New “Verification” Trick Fools You Into Installing Malware
Cybercriminals are turning to TikTok to spread new scams that promise “free upgrades” or access to premium versions of popular...
Ghost Accounts: How Old, Forgotten Logins Put You at Risk for Identity Theft
Remember that website where you bought a T-shirt in 2013? No? Hackers do. And it’s one way they can steal...
Vampire Wifi: How Public Wi-Fi Traps Travelers in Cyber Attacks
They’re not hiding in dark alleys—they’re hiding in plain sight. Airports, cafés, hotels, even libraries can harbor dangerous Vampire Wi-Fi...
Frankenstein Data: How Data Brokers Stitch Together—and Sell—Your Digital Self
Your digital life is being stitched together—one purchase, one search, one swipe at a time. Data brokers collect and combine...
Kickoffs and Rip-offs—Watch Out for Online Betting Scams This Football Season
Football season is in full swing — tailgates, rivalries, fantasy leagues, and Sunday afternoons glued to the screen. Alongside the...
The Louvre Used Its Own Name as a Password. Here’s What to Learn From It
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably seen the headlines out of Paris: one of the most audacious heists...
This Week in Scams: Fake Steaks and Debit Card Porch Pirates
We’re back with a new edition of “This Week in Scams,” a roundup of what’s current and trending in all...
Holiday Shopping 2025: US Fact Sheet
The holidays are supposed to be about joy and generosity — but this year, they’re also peak season for AI-powered...
Holiday Shopping Scams: What to Watch as Black Friday & Cyber Monday Approach
It’s an all-too-familiar trap. You’re scrolling TikTok when an ad for your favorite shoe brand pops up. Black Friday and...
The Stars Scammers Love Most: McAfee Reveals World’s Most Deepfaked Celebs
You’ve seen the videos: a too-perfect Taylor Swift promoting free cookware. A fake Tom Hanks offering dental insurance. They look...
This Week in Scams: New Alerts for iPhone and Android Users and a Major Google Crackdown
Welcome back to another This Week in Scams. This week, have attacks that take over Androids and iPhones, plus news that...
How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks
We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still getting familiar with...
Venmo 101: Making Safer Payments with the App
As the holiday season ramps up, so do group dinners, shared travel costs, gift exchanges, and all the little moments...
Ghost Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stay Safe
Contactless payments make everyday purchases fast and easy. Yet with that convenience comes a risk: ghost tapping. In crowded spaces...
How to Follow McAfee on Google News in One Simple Step
Want McAfee’s latest scam alerts, cybersecurity tips, and safety updates to show up automatically in your Google News feed? You...
This Week in Scams: DoorDash Breach and Fake Flight Cancellation Texts
Leading off our news on scams this week, a heads-up for DoorDash users, merchants, and Dashers too. A data breach...
The Most Impersonated Brands in Holiday Shopping, Ranked
Scammers aren’t worried about ending up on the naughty list. If anything, they’re doubling down in 2025. This year, scammers are impersonating major brands with startling accuracy,...
How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams
It usually starts with something small. You’re scrolling TikTok or Instagram, half-paying attention, when a Black Friday ad pops up....
McAfee Named ADVANCED+ in Real-World Protection — What That Means for You
When it comes to online safety, independent testing matters. And in the latest AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Test, McAfee earned the...
How to Spot Charity Scams and Donate Safely this Giving Season
The holidays are the season of giving; unfortunately, it’s also the season when scammers try to cash in on the...
