This Holiday Season, Watch Out for These Cyber-Grinch Tricks Used to Scam Holiday Shoppers
McAfee threat researchers have identified several consumer brands and product categories most frequently used by cybercriminals to trick consumers into...
How to Protect Your Social Media Passwords with Multi-factor Verification
Two-step verification, two-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication…whatever your social media platform calls it, it’s an excellent way to protect your accounts....
What is Malware?
What is malware? A dictionary-like definition is “malicious software that attacks computers, smartphones, and other connected devices.” In fact, “malware”...
How Typosquatting Scams Work
Typosquatting is when someone registers a web address that’s a misspelling of a known website — usually a popular one....
Does Antivirus Software Slow You Down?
“Antivirus software slows down my PC.” This is a comment that is often heard when talking about antivirus and malware protection....
How to Tell Whether a Website Is Safe or Unsafe
Something looks a little…sketchy. Is that website safe or unsafe? Nowadays, it can take a bit of work to...
How to Protect Yourself from Vishing
“Vishing” occurs when criminals cold-call victims and attempt to persuade them to divulge personal information over the phone. These scammers...
How To Prevent Your Emails From Being Hacked
My mother recently turned 80, so of course a large celebration was in order. With 100 plus guests, entertainment, and...
How to Protect Yourself From a Spear Phishing Scam
As the name implies, spear phishing attacks are highly targeted scams. They often occur in professional settings, where the scammers...
How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams
It’s that time of year again – tax season! Whether you’ve already filed in the hopes of an early refund...
