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
How to Spot Charity Scams and Donate Safely this Giving Season
The holidays are the season of giving; unfortunately, it’s also the season when scammers try to cash...
How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams
It usually starts with something small. You’re scrolling TikTok or Instagram, half-paying attention, when a Black Friday...
How to Follow McAfee on Google News in One Simple Step
Want McAfee’s latest scam alerts, cybersecurity tips, and safety updates to show up automatically in your Google...
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....
Venmo 101: Making Safer Payments with the App
As the holiday season ramps up, so do group dinners, shared travel costs, gift exchanges, and all...
How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks
We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still...
What Is Internet Security?
In this article, we will highlight the importance of internet security in safeguarding your digital network and...
15 Vital Tips To Better Password Security
In this guide, we will look into the common mistakes we make in creating passwords and offer...
15 Critical Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media
This guide rounds up 15 practical, every day tips to help you secure your social media accounts...
Ways to Tell if a Website Is Fake
Fake or scam websites are fraudulent sites that look legitimate while secretly attempting to steal your personal...
How to Protect Your Digital Identity
Protecting yourself from hackers and fraud means protecting your digital identity. And that can feel like a...
Best Ways to Check for a Trojan on Your PC
In this guide, we will take a closer look at how you can detect Trojans on your...
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