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.
How McAfee’s Scam Detector Checks QR Codes and Social Messages
Jan 27, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams
W-2 phishing scams spike during tax season. Learn how IRS phishing scams work, how to spot phishing...
Why You Still Get Spam Calls Even After Blocking Numbers
Still getting spam calls after blocking numbers? Learn why it happens and the practical steps that actually help reduce unwanted...
Didn’t Request an Instagram Password Reset? Here’s What to Do
If you recently received an unexpected email from Instagram asking you to reset your password, you are...
What Is Quishing? How QR Code Scams Work and How to Avoid Them
QR code scams are rising. Learn what quishing is, how QR scams work, common red flags, and how to protect...
How to Spot a Fake GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Before You Buy
“I thought I was getting a trusted weight-loss medication, but instead, I ended up sick and scammed....
New Year Reset: A Quick Guide to Improving Your Digital Hygiene in 2026
Scams didn’t slow down in 2025—and all signs point to the problem getting worse in 2026. While...
Black or Scrambled Phone Screen? Here’s How to Spot a Hacked vs Broken Phone
It’s the screen you never want to see. Something is seriously wrong with your phone. Or is...
How To Spot Health Insurance Scams This Open Enrollment Season
If you’re in the market for insurance right now, keep an eye out for scammers in the...
Why “Strong Passwords” Aren’t Enough Anymore—and What to Do Instead
Imagine a day where you didn’t have to juggle passwords. No more sticky notes. No more notebooks...
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
It looks harmless enough. A digital party invitation lands in your inbox or phone. You click to...
How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser
AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new...
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...
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