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Ghost Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stay Safe
Jul 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
McAfee Wins SE Labs’ Highest Honor for Home Anti-Malware Protection
McAfee is proud to be recognized with the SE Labs Home Anti-Malware Award 2026, one of the most respected independent...
New Research: Rising Costs Are Driving Consumers to Ignore Scam Instincts for Better Deals
New McAfee research finds rising costs are driving riskier online shopping behavior, and scammers are taking advantage. Here's what consumers...
GTA Cheat Users Exposed in Breach as Minecraft Malware Hits 116,000 Players
A GTA cheat service exposed 64,000 users while a Minecraft malware campaign infected more than 116,000 players. Here's what gamers...
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
Fake party invitation phishing scams are on the rise. Here's how to spot them and what to do if you...
New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...
Game Over: WeedHack – The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...
Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers
World Cup 2026 demand is surging, but so are scams. McAfee research shows many fans still take risks when buying...
Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a...
Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security
Windows PCs and Macs include built-in security features. Learn how McAfee+ Advanced adds scam protection, identity monitoring, privacy tools, and...
5 Scams to Watch for This Memorial Day Weekend
Heading out for Memorial Day weekend? Scammers are getting ready too. From fake travel alerts to QR code traps, here...
How Criminals Are Using AI to Clone Travel Agents and Steal Your Money
Your dream vacation could become a nightmare if you fall for these sophisticated AI-powered scams. The travel...
1 in 3 Targeted by Travel Scams and Rising Costs are Making it Worse
New McAfee research finds 1 in 3 travelers encounter scams as rising costs drive riskier decisions. Learn the biggest travel...
