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.
Microsoft X Account Hacked in Crypto Scam: How to Spot Hijacked Accounts Promoting Scams
Oct 08, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
How to Shop Safely During Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days Shopping Event
Learn how to spot fake Amazon calls, delivery scams, phishing texts, and shopping fraud during Amazon's October Prime Day 2026.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: 4 Simple Ways to Stay Safer Online
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take four simple steps to reduce your online exposure, clean up old accounts, browse more safely,...
Up to 150 Million Driver’s License Records Exposed in IDScan Breach: What to Do Next
IDScan has confirmed a data breach involving driver’s license and government ID information. Here’s what consumers should know and how...
Is That TikTok Ad Legit? How to Spot Fake Ads on Social Media During Major Sales Events
Shopping Labor Day sales on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok? Learn how to spot fake social media ads, lookalike shopping sites...
What Does “Connection is Not Private” Mean?
Have you ever been browsing online and clicked a link or search result that took you to...
Ghost Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stay Safe
Contactless payments make everyday purchases fast and easy. Yet with that convenience comes a risk: ghost tapping....
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...
How to Know If Your Phone Has Been Hacked
It’s often pretty easy to tell when a piece of your tech isn’t working quite right. The...
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...
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