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...
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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,...
Can Your Wearable Health Monitors Be Compromised?
Wearable health devices are designed to give you more control over your body and your data. But in 2026, the...
Can Your Wearable Health Monitors Be Compromised?
Wearable health devices are designed to give you more control over your body and your data. But in 2026, the...
Social Security Scam Emails and a Healthcare Data Breach: This Week in Scams
Emails claiming to be from Social Security are making the rounds right now. They look official. They sound official. And they’re designed...
McAfee’s Scam Detector Named Webby Awards Finalist for AI Innovation
We’re excited to share that McAfee’s Scam Detector has been named a finalist in the 2026 Webby Awards. Recognized in the AI...
Oklahoma Tax Breach and FBI Impersonation Scam: This Week in Scams
A tax system breach in Oklahoma is putting highly sensitive personal information at risk. And unfortunately, this is exactly the kind of...
Why Was My Tax Refund Intercepted? The “Ghost Student” Scam Explained
Rob J., 31, an internal auditor in California, thought he was doing everything right this tax season. He filed his...
McAfee’s “Keep It Real” Campaign Named Shorty Awards Finalist
We’re proud to share that McAfee’s “Keep It Real” campaign has been named a finalist in the 2026 Shorty Awards Social...
Operation NoVoice: Android Malware Found in 50+ Apps Can Hijack Devices
McAfee’s mobile research team has uncovered a large-scale Android malware campaign we’re tracking as Operation NoVoice. The campaign was distributed through more than 50 apps...
Operation NoVoice: Rootkit Tells No Tales
Authored By: Ahmad Zubair Zahid McAfee’s mobile research team identified and investigated an Android rootkit campaign tracked as Operation Novoice. The malware described...
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: 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,...
