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...
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...
How to Secure Tax Documents Before Sending to Your Accountant
Filing your taxes may not feel risky. You download a W-2. Upload a PDF. Email a document. Move on. But...
Using an AI like ChatGPT to File Your Taxes? Stop and Read This First
Tax season is a headache for many people, and when a shortcut promises to make filing easier, it’s hard to...
Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags
John C. isn’t the person you picture getting scammed. He’s 36. He’s tech-savvy. He’s a mechanical engineer leading a team at a national energy lab in Denver....
This Week in Scams: AI Search Traps, a Fintech Breach, and a $12M Louvre Hustle
AI is supposed to make the internet easier. But right now, it’s also making scams easier. Every week, we round up the biggest scam and cybersecurity...
Was My TikTok Hacked? How to Get Back Into Your Account and Lock Down Sessions
It usually starts with a small, uneasy moment. A notification you don’t recognize. A login code you didn’t request. A friend texting to ask...
W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams
W-2s are arriving, and tax season officially begins the moment they do. That timing makes this a prime window for...
Buying Harry Styles Tickets? Avoid These Common Ticket Scams
As Harry Styles concert tickets go on sale for his first tour in years, cybersecurity experts warn that the same...
