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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
