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How to Set Up a VPN on an iPhone
A virtual private network (VPN) is a tool that hides your geolocation and protects your privacy while you’re online. It...
Don’t Stop Learning! Jeremy’s McAfee Journey
Our How I Got Here series spotlights the stories of team members who have successfully grown their careers here at McAfee. This...
How to Set Up a VPN on an Android
There’s no denying that the internet fills a big part of our days. Whether playing, working, or studying, we rely...
Can My Phone Be Tracked If Location Services Are Off?
Your smartphone comes with built-in location services, which are useful if you lose it or if you use an app...
How to tell If Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Most of us use the internet every day, so we’re comfortable sharing a lot of information online. However, cybercriminals want...
What Is Malvertising and How Do You Avoid It?
Smartphones and personal computers have enhanced our lives in so many ways that it can be hard to even imagine...
What Are Ransomware Attacks? An In-Depth Guide
Ransomware is a malicious type of malware that cybercriminals use to encrypt the target’s files or lock their computer systems,...
New HiddenAds malware affects 1M+ users and hides on the Google Play Store
Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team has identified new malware on the Google Play Store. Most of them...
Celebrate World Wide Web Day: The Evolution of Web Safety
The World Wide Web, invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee, has undoubtedly made our lives more convenient in so many...
Technical Support Scams – What to look out for
Authored by Oliver Devane Technical Support Scams have been targeting computer users for many years. Their goal is to make...
How to Delete Old Accounts Containing Personal Information
Your digital footprint grows with every internet account you make. While your old Tumblr account may be fun for reminiscing,...
How to Stay One Step Ahead of Hackers
Whether using the internet for play or work, you want to spend your time online enjoying the peace of mind...
How To Get Your Head Around Your Kids’ Online Gaming Life
Let’s be honest – many of us parents aren’t big fans of gaming. In fact, some of us have probably...
More Dangers of Cyberbullying Emerge—Our Latest Connected Family Report
Earlier this year, our global Connected Family Study revealed the online habits of parents and their children. What we found...
Back to School: Tech Savvy vs. Cyber Savvy
The first day of school is right around the corner. The whole family is gearing up for a return to...
A Parent’s Guide To The Metaverse – Part One
We’ve all heard about the Metaverse. And there’s no doubt it has certainly captured the attention of the world’s biggest...
Encrypted Messaging Service Hack Exposes Phone Numbers
Many people opt for encrypted messaging services because they like the additional layers of privacy they offer. They allow users...
A Parent’s Guide To The Metaverse – Part Two
Welcome back to part 2 of my Metaverse series. If you are after tips and strategies to help your kids...
More Apps for Younger Users Emerging. Here’s What Parents Need to Know.
More and more social platforms are coming up with safer ways for younger kids to access their apps. The most...
5 Ways to Reset Your Family’s Digital Habits this Summer
Ahhhh. Can you feel it? Summer is so close. Everything feels a little more buoyant, a little brighter. We’re in...
McAfee launches Impact Report: How we’re doing and the opportunities ahead
Today, we publish our annual Impact Report. In our 2021 report, we highlight initiatives and share stories about our progress...
8 Signs It May Be Time for Parental Controls
Equipping and guiding your digitally connected child is one of the toughest challenges you will face as a parent. As...
7 Signs Your Phone Has a Virus and What You Can Do
Our phones store a lot of personal data, including contacts, social media account details, and bank account logins. We use...
Embrace change! Chris’s McAfee Journey
In this career-journey series, Internal Audit Manager Chris shares his recent journey joining the McAfee finance team and why he...
Here’s How to Steer Clear of Bot Accounts on Social Media
“Congratulations, you’re a winner!” “Did you know this public figure is trying to make your life worse? Click here for...
Malicious Cookie Stuffing Chrome Extensions with 1.4 Million Users
Authored by Oliver Devane and Vallabh Chole September 9, 2022 Update: Since the original publication of this blog on August...
Aussies Fear Snakes, Spiders and Getting Hacked
Fears and phobias. We all have them. But what are your biggest ones? I absolutely detest snakes but spiders don’t...
