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,...
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,...
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...
