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Fake “The Odyssey” Downloads Are Spreading Malware: This Week in scams
This week in scams and cybersecurity news, Looking for a free download of this summer’s biggest movie could come with...
GTA 6 Is Coming. So Are the Scams. Here’s What McAfee Experts Found
Millions of gamers are counting down the days until this fall’s biggest releases. After more than a decade of anticipation,...
Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams
This week in scams and cybersecurity news, Passkeys are increasingly replacing passwords because they offer stronger protection against phishing and stolen credentials....
What Does “Connection is Not Private” Mean?
Have you ever visited a site that triggers a “your connection is not private” or “your connection is not secure”...
Can AI Hack People Now? What the Reported Hugging Face Cyberattack Means
This week in scams and cybersecurity news, Artificial intelligence is a key tool in helping defend against cyberattacks. But it may also be capable...
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. In crowded spaces...
Chick-fil-A Data Breach Explained: What Customers Need to Know
This week in scams and cybersecurity news, Chick-fil-A disclosed that hackers may have accessed customer loyalty accounts using stolen usernames and passwords leaked in previous breaches. It’s a reminder that reusing passwords across...
How to Use Claude with McAfee to Check “Is This a Scam?”
Scam messages are getting smarter and faster. According to McAfee’s 2026 State of the Scamiverse report, Americans now spend 114 hours a year trying to figure out what’s real...
The FaceTime Bank Scam That Can Expose Your Passwords in Real Time: This Week in Scams
Scammers don’t always need sophisticated malware to steal your money. Increasingly, they’re relying on something much simpler: your trust. This week, fraudsters were reported using FaceTime to...
Nearly 7 Million Driver’s Licenses Exposed in Assurance Breach: This Week in Scams
Millions of Americans hand over personal information every day. They share their data with insurance companies, banks, investment apps, and other...
