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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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
What is Artificial Intelligence?
At the beginning of the year, the Associated Press described artificial intelligence (AI) as “easily the biggest buzzword for world...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
