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.
The New Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Scams: How to Stay Safe
May 05, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
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....
Now Available: Use ChatGPT with McAfee to Spot Scams Faster
Use ChatGPT with McAfee to check suspicious links, messages, and screenshots in seconds. Learn how this new integration helps you...
The New Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Scams: How to Stay Safe
Learn how to spot student loan consolidation scams and what to do if you fall for one of these scams...
Ad Impersonation Scams and Record-Breaking Social Media Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams
Social media scams are driving billions in losses, often starting with ads or messages. Learn how these scams work, how...
How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?
Understand common hacker attack methods and how to prevent and protect your data. Stay safe from phishing,...
Why Hackers Are Collecting Data They Can’t Read Yet. And How to Stay Safe
Hackers are collecting encrypted data today to decrypt later using quantum computing. Learn what “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” means and...
Why Was My Tax Refund Intercepted? The “Ghost Student” Scam Explained
A “ghost student” scam can use your stolen identity to enroll in college, create debt, and even intercept your tax...
How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams in 2026
Tax season is prime time for scammers. And in 2026, the scams are more convincing, more targeted,...
How to Secure Tax Documents Before Sending to Your Accountant
Filing your taxes may not feel risky. You download a W-2. Upload a PDF. Email a document....
Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags
New McAfee research shows tax scams are getting more realistic, and only 29% feel very confident spotting them. Learn the red flags and what...
X (Twitter) Account Hacked: What to Do Right Now
Worried your X (Twitter) account has been hacked or compromised? Here's how to regain control of your account and protect...
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