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...
Privacy & Identity Protection
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...
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...
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,...
How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams in 2026
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This Week in Scams: Why That “Booking Confirmation” Message Might Be Fake
The post This Week in Scams: Why That “Booking Confirmation” Message Might Be Fake appeared first on McAfee Blog. (more…)
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...
New Research: Hackers Are Using AI-Written Code to Spread Malware
McAfee Labs has uncovered a widespread malware campaign hiding inside fake downloads for things like game mods, AI tools, drivers,...
AI Wrote This Malware: Dissecting the Insides of a Vibe-Coded Malware Campaign
Authored by Aayush Tyagi Background The term ‘Vibe coding,’ first coined back in February of 2025 by OpenAI researchers, has...
This Week in Scams: Pokémon Card Cons, Email Extortion, and a Viral AI Wedding Photo
This week in scams, the Pokémon Trainer pursuit to “catch ’em all” is being hijacked by criminals posting fake trading card...
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...
