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This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls

Pets, poisoned AI search results, and a phone call that sounds like it’s coming straight from the federal government, this week’s scams don’t have much in common except one thing: they’re getting harder...

Dec 12, 2025 | 8 MIN READ

Black or Scrambled Phone Screen? Here’s How to Spot a Hacked vs Broken Phone

It’s the screen you never want to see. Something is seriously wrong with your phone. Or is...

Dec 23, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

This Year in Scams: A 2025 Retrospective, and a Look Ahead at 2026

They came by phone, by text, by email, and they even weaseled their way into people’s love...

Dec 19, 2025 | 10 MIN READ

How To Spot Health Insurance Scams This Open Enrollment Season

If you’re in the market for insurance right now, keep an eye out for scammers in the...

Dec 17, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls

Pets, poisoned AI search results, and a phone call that sounds like it’s coming straight from the...

Dec 12, 2025 | 8 MIN READ

Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap

It looks harmless enough. A digital party invitation lands in your inbox or phone. You click to...

Dec 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser

AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new...

Dec 10, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

This Week in Scams: Phony AI Ads, Apple Account Takeover Attempts, and a PlayStation Scam

For this week in scams, we have fake AI-generated shopping images that could spoil your holidays, scammers...

Dec 05, 2025 | 9 MIN READ

McAfee Named ADVANCED+ in Real-World Protection — What That Means for You

When it comes to online safety, independent testing matters. And in the latest AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Test,...

Dec 01, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The Most Impersonated Brands in Holiday Shopping, Ranked

Scammers aren’t worried about ending up on the naughty list. If anything, they’re doubling down in 2025. This year, scammers are impersonating major brands...

Nov 24, 2025 | 5 MIN READ