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Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States
Sep 29, 2026 | 16 MIN READ
Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams
Researchers demonstrated how malware already installed on a device could hijack certain passkey-protected accounts. Learn whether passkeys are still safe...
Can AI Hack People Now? What the Reported Hugging Face Cyberattack Means
Reports say autonomous AI models were involved in a cyberattack targeting AI platform Hugging Face. Here's what reportedly happened, why...
Chick-fil-A Data Breach Explained: What Customers Need to Know
Hackers targeted Chick-fil-A loyalty accounts in a credential stuffing hack using stolen usernames and passwords. Learn what happened and how...
How to Use Claude with McAfee to Check “Is This a Scam?”
Use Claude with McAfee to check suspicious links, messages, and screenshots in seconds. Learn how this new integration helps you...
The FaceTime Bank Scam That Can Expose Your Passwords in Real Time: This Week in Scams
Scammers don’t always need sophisticated malware to steal your money. Increasingly, they’re relying on something much simpler: your trust. This week, fraudsters...
Nearly 7 Million Driver’s Licenses Exposed in Assurance Breach: This Week in Scams
An insurance data breach exposed nearly 7 million driver's license numbers, while fake Robinhood investment texts continue stealing thousands from...
Imposter Scams Are Evolving. Here Are the 10 Identities Scammers Pretend to Be Most.
Imposter scams are the FTC's top reported fraud. Learn the 10 most common identities scammers impersonate and how to spot...
McAfee Mobile Security Earns a Perfect AV-TEST Score Yet Again
McAfee Mobile Security earned another perfect AV-TEST score, continuing more than a decade of independently verified Android protection.
AI Can Find Your Location 91% of the Time Using Just One Photo
How much info can one photo reveal? We put it to the test, and without any geotags or metadata, AI...
Silent Swap: A Crypto Clipper Extension Campaign
Researchers uncover browser extension malware that steals cryptocurrency by swapping wallet addresses during transactions.
The New DoorDash Scam Every Gig Worker Should Know About: This Week in Scams
DoorDash drivers are losing money to fake support calls while scammers use fake GTA 6 early access offers to steal...
7 Shopping Scams Americans Report Seeing Most: This Week in Scams
New McAfee research reveals the seven shopping scams consumers encounter most often before Prime Day, plus the warning signs and...
