Mobile Security

Cybercriminals are attracted by the richness of data available from our mobile devices, such as banking credentials, photos, and personal information. That is why we put security at your fingertips providing peace of mind to you. Read more about mobile security to help you stay safe, particularly on-the-go.

Ad Impersonation Scams and Record-Breaking Social Media Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams
Social media scams are driving billions in losses, often starting with ads or messages. Learn how these scams work, how...
How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?
Understand common hacker attack methods and how to prevent and protect your data. Stay safe from phishing,...
Fake USPS QR Code Text Scams and a Major Health Data Breach: This Week in Scams
A new fake USPS QR code scam is tricking users into clicking malicious links. Learn how it works, how to...
Why Hackers Are Collecting Data They Can’t Read Yet. And How to Stay Safe
Hackers are collecting encrypted data today to decrypt later using quantum computing. Learn what “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” means and...
Cloud Storage Scam Emails and Record-Breaking Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams 
Cloud storage scam emails are back, and new FBI data finds $20B in fraud losses. Learn how about cloud scams, scam key red flags, and...
Can Your Wearable Health Monitors Be Compromised?
Can wearable health data be hacked or exposed? Learn the risks, how breaches happen, and how to...
McAfee’s Scam Detector Named Webby Awards Finalist for AI Innovation
McAfee’s Scam Detector is a 2026 Webby Awards finalist and honoree, recognizing its use of AI to detect scams across...
Oklahoma Tax Breach and FBI Impersonation Scam: This Week in Scams
Hackers accessed taxpayer data in Oklahoma, while scammers impersonating FBI agents are targeting victims nationwide. Here’s what to know and...
Operation NoVoice: Android Malware Found in 50+ Apps Can Hijack Devices
McAfee’s mobile research team has uncovered a large-scale Android malware campaign we’re tracking as Operation NoVoice. The campaign was distributed through...
Operation NoVoice: Rootkit Tells No Tales
Authored By: Ahmad Zubair Zahid  McAfee’s mobile research team identified and investigated an Android rootkit campaign tracked as Operation Novoice....
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams
Fake court notice texts with QR codes are spreading nationwide. Plus how to stay safe from an alleged Crunchroll data breach.
This Week in Scams: Why That “Booking Confirmation” Message Might Be Fake
Scammers are targeting travelers, March Madness bettors, and everyday downloads with increasingly realistic tactics. Here’s how the latest scams work...
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