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McAfee Deepfake Detector: Fighting Misinformation with AMD AI-Powered Precision
In a world where deepfake scams and misinformation are increasingly pervasive, McAfee is taking a bold step forward with major...
The Hollywood Sign is Not on Fire: Deepfakes Spread During L.A. Wildfires
Amid L.A. wildfires scorching an area twice Manhattan’s size, McAfee researchers uncovered a deepfake scam showing the Hollywood sign ablaze—it’s fake.
Scammers Exploit California Wildfires: How to Stay Safe
The devastating wildfires sweeping through Southern California have left countless neighborhoods in ruins, forcing thousands to evacuate and destroying homes...
AV-Comparatives Crowns McAfee as 2024’s Leader in Online Protection and Speed
McAfee Total Protection users can feel even more secure online knowing that AV-Comparatives has named it the best in 2024...
Breaking Down the Brad Pitt Scam: How it Happened and What We Can Learn
Romance scams have surged in sophistication, preying on emotions and exploiting the trust of victims in the digital age. The...
From Election Day to Inauguration: How Cybersecurity Safeguards Democracy
Inauguration Day has come and gone, and the peaceful transfer of power couldn’t have happened without the intricate systems that...
GitHub’s Dark Side: Unveiling Malware Disguised as Cracks, Hacks, and Crypto Tools
Authored by Aayush Tyagi Video game hacks, cracked software, and free crypto tools remain popular bait for malware authors. Recently,...
How Data Brokers Sell Your Identity
Data Privacy Week is here, and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on one of the biggest players...
Rising Scams in India: Building Awareness and Prevention
Authored by Anuradha, Sakshi Jaiswal In 2024, scams in India have continued to evolve, leveraging sophisticated methods and technology to...
Introducing Personal Data Cleanup
We’re excited to announce the release of McAfee’s Personal Data Cleanup, a new feature that finds and removes your personal info from data brokers and people search sites. Now, you can feel more confident by removing personal info from data broker sites and keeping it from being collected, sold, and used.
How Scammers Steal Your Identity and What You Can Do About It
Identity theft is a growing concern, and Data Privacy Week serves as an important reminder to safeguard your personal information....
Explaining DeepSeek: The AI Disruptor That’s Raising Red Flags for Privacy and Security
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new disruptor—DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has quickly gained traction for its...
Scam Alert: Fake Minecraft, Roblox Hacks on YouTube Hide Malware, Target Kids
Video games are a favorite pastime for millions of kids and teenagers worldwide, offering exciting challenges, epic battles, and opportunities...
How to Make Sure Your Gmail Account is Protected in Light of Recent AI Scams
The rise of AI-driven cyber threats has introduced a new level of sophistication to phishing scams, particularly those targeting Gmail...
Buying Tickets for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour? Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Your Experience
Beyoncé has officially announced her Cowboy Carter world tour, and the excitement is through the roof! With her last tour...
Super Scams – Beat the Online Scammers Who Want to Sack Your Big Game
Cybercriminals will always try to cash in on a good thing, and football is no exception. Online scammers are ramping...
McAfee Named #1 Antivirus and Security Software Brand in TIME’s 2024 World’s Best Brands
McAfee has been named the top brand in the Antivirus and Security Software category in TIME and Statista’s 2024 World’s...
AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers—and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one
It started with a DM. For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with the man she...
