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ChatGPT: A Scammer’s Newest Tool
ChatGPT: Everyone’s favorite chatbot/writer’s-block buster/ridiculous short story creator is skyrocketing in fame. 1 In fact, the AI-generated content “masterpieces” (by...
How a Close Relative Lost $100,000 to an Elder Scam
Written by James Schmidt Editor’s Note: We often speak of online scams in our blogs, ones that cost victims hundreds...
McAfee+ Family Plans: The Right Protection for the Right People—Your People
Knowing the whole family is protected online is a great feeling—that they’re safe from online scams, inappropriate content, and people...
Safer Internet Day: Through a Parent’s Eyes
“Together for a better internet.” That’s the rallying cry of this year’s Safer Internet Day, and it’s one we’re happy...
Why You Need to Watch Out When Using Public Wi-Fi
If you’re like most people, you like to stay connected whether you are traveling or just on the go. That’s...
3 Signs You May Be Caught in a Cryptocurrency Romance Scam
Dating in the digital age isn’t easy. Between endless swiping, ghosting, and awkward first messages, finding a real connection can...
Could ChatGPT Cause Heartbreak with Online Dating Scams?
Scammers now have new tools to lure people who are looking for love online, by reeling in potential victims with...
How to Spot and Avoid Clickbait
Clickbait may look harmless, like a fun quiz or game, but it can steal your data. Learn what clickbait means, its risks, and how to avoid these traps online.
How to Tell if that Online Job Offer is Fake
Just when they need financial security the most, job seekers face another challenge—getting ripped off by job scams. Scammers will...
When Does My Child Really Need A Phone?
Deciding when to give your child a phone is not an easy task. Should you wait until they start high...
McAfee 2023 Consumer Mobile Threat Report
Smartphones put the proverbial world in the palm of your hand—you pay with it, play with it, keep in touch...
How To Prevent Downloading Malicious Software
Malware—the term seems to be at the center of the news every day, with each headline telling of a new...
McAfee Awarded Best Protection by the Labs at AV-TEST
Each year the independent labs at AV-TEST announce their best products in IT security, and McAfee has come out on...
The Reviews are In—McAfee+ Earns Top Marks from Review Sites
We created McAfee+ so people can be safe and feel safe online, particularly in a time where there’s so much...
Cybercrime’s Most Wanted: Four Mobile Threats that Might Surprise You
It’s hard to imagine a world without cellphones. Whether it be a smartphone or a flip phone, these devices have...
McAfee Teammates Share How They #EmbraceEquity This International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time for us to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women at McAfee and around...
Protecting Your Parents from Scams with Our New Family Plans
As people get into their 70s, they stand to lose more to fraud than any other age group—which makes a...
The Rising Trend of OneNote Documents for Malware delivery
Authored By Anandeshwar Unnikrishnan,Sakshi Jaiswal,Anuradha M McAfee Labs has recently observed a new Malware campaign which used malicious OneNote documents...
