How To Guides and Tutorials
Whether you’re working, banking, shopping, or just streaming a few shows online, these how-to guides and tutorials will ensure you’re more secure from hacks, attacks, and prying eyes. Check out our internet safety tips to help you improve your online habits and stay secure online.
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
Jun 03, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Is That Delivery Text Real? How to Spot Package Smishing and Delivery Scams
Fake delivery texts from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon are among the most common scams today. Learn how package...
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...
Brushing Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe From Unsolicited Packages
It’s an increasingly common surprise: a package shows up at your door with your name and your address…but...
How to Shop Safely During Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day scams are on the rise. Learn how to spot fake Amazon calls, delivery scams, phishing texts, and...
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...
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...
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...
How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams
That fake court notice text with a QR code is still circulating months later, and a new report how scammers...
The New Grad’s Guide to Job and Recruitment Scams
Graduation season should be about launching your career, not dodging scams. But for many new grads, the...
How to Protect Yourself After the Canvas Education Data Breach + Fake Amazon Recall Texts
A cyberattack on Canvas just exposed data from millions of students, and fake Amazon recall texts are hitting phones nationwide....
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