New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers
McAfee Labs has discovered a massive, ongoing malware campaign called WeedHack that disguises itself as free Minecraft mods and game clients to infect...
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Game Over: WeedHack – The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns
Authored by Aayush Tyagi Introduction Minecraft is a 2011 sandbox game developed and published by Mojang Studios. It is the...
Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers
Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip or just hoping to catch a match while it’s in your city, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is...
Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a viral schedule announcement...
Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security
Your Windows PC or Mac already includes built-in security features, and that’s a good thing. These tools provide an important first layer...
5 Scams to Watch for This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off summer, and for millions of Americans, that means road trips, flights, cookouts, and a little...
How Criminals Are Using AI to Clone Travel Agents and Steal Your Money
Your dream vacation could become a nightmare if you fall for these sophisticated AI-powered scams. The travel industry is experiencing...
1 in 3 Targeted by Travel Scams and Rising Costs are Making it Worse
You’re comparing airfare on your phone, watching prices climb by the hour, when a deal pops up that feels just good enough to...
McAfee Ranks #1 in AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test — Again
McAfee Total Protection just took first place in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test, the gold standard for measuring how...
How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams
A text that looks like it came straight from a courthouse is making the rounds across the U.S. And yes,...
How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?
How did my phone get hacked? It’s the question no one wants to find themselves asking. The truth is, there...
How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?
How did my phone get hacked? It’s the question no one wants to find themselves asking. The truth is, there...
Fake USPS QR Code Text Scams and a Major Health Data Breach: This Week in Scams
A new scam making the rounds takes a familiar delivery trick and upgrades it with hyper‑realistic messaging and a QR code that...
Why Hackers Are Collecting Data They Can’t Read Yet. And How to Stay Safe
Co-Authored by Luiz Parente Your data might be safe today. But that doesn’t mean it’s safe forever. A growing number of sophisticated actors are...
Cloud Storage Scam Emails and Record-Breaking Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams
You open your inbox and see it: Your cloud storage is full. There’s a warning about photos being deleted, your account being suspended,...
