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How to Remove Personal Information From Data Broker Sites
Data brokers are companies that collect your information from a variety of sources to sell or license it out to...
The Darkgate Menace: Leveraging Autohotkey & Attempt to Evade Smartscreen
Authored by Yashvi Shah, Lakshya Mathur and Preksha Saxena McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a novel infection chain associated with...
McAfee Dominates AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test
In our digital age, a computer is not just a tool; it’s a gateway to a world of possibilities, entertainment,...
Why Do I Need a Password Manager?
In today’s digital age, we know the importance of online privacy and security. However, with an increasing number of websites requiring passwords, it becomes tough to remember them all. This is where a password manager comes into play.
McAfee and Intel Collaborate to Combat Deepfakes with AI-Powered Deepfake Detection
In a world where deepfake scams and misinformation are on the rise, McAfee has announced significant enhancements to its AI-powered...
How to Report Identity Theft to Social Security
In the hands of a thief, your Social Security Number is the master key to your identity. With a Social Security Number (SSN), a thief can...
From Spam to AsyncRAT: Tracking the Surge in Non-PE Cyber Threats
Authored by Yashvi Shah and Preksha Saxena AsyncRAT, also known as “Asynchronous Remote Access Trojan,” represents a highly sophisticated malware...
How to Protect Your Internet-Connected Healthcare Devices
Fitness trackers worn on the wrist, glucose monitors that test blood sugar without a prick, and connected toothbrushes that let...
How Scammers Hijack Your Instagram
Authored by Vignesh Dhatchanamoorthy, Rachana S Instagram, with its vast user base and dynamic platform, has become a hotbed for...
How To Spot A Fake Facebook Account
How do you manage your Facebook friends? Do you keep your list really tight and only include ‘active’ pals? Or...
Artificial Imposters—Cybercriminals Turn to AI Voice Cloning for a New Breed of Scam
Three seconds of audio is all it takes. Cybercriminals have taken up newly forged artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning tools...
How to Safely Date Online
According to Pew, three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app. That number climbs to 53%...
Deepfake Drama: How Gwyneth Paltrow Became the Latest Target in AI Deception
As technology advances, so do the methods used by cybercriminals to spread misinformation and scams. One of the most concerning...
The Top 10 Riskiest Online Destinations Revealed
As Americans make their travel plans, scammers lie in wait. We’ve uncovered the top ten “riskiest” destinations for travel scams...
What You Need to Know About Election Security
As election season approaches, the importance of safeguarding our democratic processes has never been more critical. Ensuring election security is...
Fake Bahrain Government Android App Steals Personal Data Used for Financial Fraud
Authored by Dexter Shin Many government agencies provide their services online for the convenience of their citizens. Also, if this...
How to Stay Safe Against Scams While Traveling
Following a whirlwind year of travel in 2023, 40% of Americans are gearing up for even more adventures in 2024....
How Free VPNs Come With a Price
The number of people who use VPNs (virtual private networks) continues to mushroom. Recent research shows that 46% of American...
Family-Friendly Online Safety Tips for Summer Vacations
Summer vacations are a time for families to relax, unwind, and create lasting memories together. Whether you’re heading to the...
How to Protect Your Personal Data
All your online activity creates a trail of data. And that data tells a story. The story of you. The...
How Ozempic Scams Put People’s Finances and Health at Risk
As pharmacies each week fill more than one million prescriptions for Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight loss drugs, scammers are...
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
I often joke about how I wish I could wrap up my kids in cotton wool to protect them from...
How to Avoid Being Phished by Your Phone
By now you’ve probably heard of the term “phishing”—when scammers try to fool you into revealing your personal info or...
Sextortion: What Your Kids Need to Know
Sextortion is a nightmare scenario no parent wants to contemplate, yet recent FBI reports indicate a distressing rise in cases...
How to Get Kids Focused on Their Online Privacy
Kids engage online far differently than adults. Between group chats, social apps, and keeping up with digital trends, their interests, and attention spans constantly shift, which means online privacy...
How Teens Date in the Digital Age
Falling in love in the internet age is a whole different ball game to the social-media-free ’70s, ’80s and ’90s....
How Online Dating Scams work and How to Spot Them
Sarah didn’t see it coming. A single mom in her late 40s, “Sarah” was especially lonely after her divorce (name...
