Brooke Seipel
Editor in Chief
Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
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McAfee News
McAfee Wins AV-TEST Awards for Best Advanced Protection and Best Performance
We’re thrilled to share that McAfee has earned two prestigious AV-TEST Awards: Best Advanced Protection and Best...Mar 25, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Mobile Security
New Android Malware Sneaks Past Security by Pretending to Be Real Apps
Cybercriminals are getting smarter. They’re now using a development toolkit called .NET MAUI to create fake apps...Mar 24, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
How to Delete Your Data from 23andMe and Protect Your Privacy
The collapse of genetic testing giant 23andMe has raised serious privacy concerns for millions of people who...Mar 24, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

How To Guides and Tutorials
How to Recognize an Online Scammer
Online scams are evolving faster than ever, with cybercriminals using AI, deepfake technology, and social engineering to...Mar 20, 2025 | 11 MIN READ

McAfee Labs
Bogus ‘DeepSeek’ AI Installers Are Infecting Devices with Malware, Research Finds
In a digital landscape hungry for the next big thing in Artificial Intelligence, a new contender called...Mar 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Internet Security
Avoid Being Scammed: How to Identify Fake Emails and Suspicious Links
Typos. Too-good-to-be-true offers. Urgent warnings. Scammers are getting smarter—and more convincing. New research from the Federal Trade...Mar 16, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Internet Security
Financial Losses from Tax Scams Top $1,000 on Average—and Gen Z is a Growing Target
Tax season is already stressful for many Americans, and to make matters worse, it’s also a golden...Mar 06, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Internet Security
Data Shows You’ll Encounter A Deepfake Today—Here’s How To Recognize It
The internet is brimming with content designed to entertain, inform—and sometimes deceive. The latest tool in a...Feb 27, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Internet Security
How to Spot a Crypto Scam: The Top Red Flags to Watch For
Cryptocurrency offers exciting opportunities—but it’s also a favorite playground for scammers. With the rapid rise of deepfake...Feb 18, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

McAfee News
McAfee Named #1 Antivirus and Security Software Brand in TIME’s 2024 World’s Best Brands
McAfee has been named the top brand in the Antivirus and Security Software category in TIME and...Feb 10, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection
How to Make Sure Your Gmail Account is Protected in Light of Recent AI Scams
The rise of AI-driven cyber threats has introduced a new level of sophistication to phishing scams, particularly...Feb 03, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Internet Security
Scam Alert: Fake Minecraft, Roblox Hacks on YouTube Hide Malware, Target Kids
Video games are a favorite pastime for millions of kids and teenagers worldwide, offering exciting challenges, epic...Jan 31, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
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