Internet Security
Internet security consists of a range of security tactics for protecting activities and transactions conducted online. These tactics are meant to safeguard you from threats such as hacking into email addresses. Read more about the internet security solutions available to help keep your internet usage secure.
Independent Lab Tests Show that McAfee Stops Malware Dead in Its Tracks
May 12, 2023 | 3 MIN READ
What is Malware?
What is malware? A dictionary-like definition is “malicious software that attacks computers, smartphones, and other connected devices.”...
Hallucinating Headlines: The AI-Powered Rise of Fake News
The number of AI-powered fake news sites has now surpassed the number of real local newspaper sites...
How Typosquatting Scams Work
Typosquatting is when someone registers a web address that’s a misspelling of a known website — usually...
How to Avoid Scams in the Wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton
In the aftermath of a major disaster like Hurricane Helene and Milton, people come together to rebuild...
Beware of These Voting Scams Happening Now
With the election quickly approaching, it’s essential to be informed and cautious about the growing number of...
Scarlett Johansson Tops McAfee’s 2024 Celebrity Hacker Hotlist for AI Online Scams
In today’s digital world, the line between reality and deception has become increasingly blurred, with cybercriminals leveraging...
Clickbait and Switch: How AI Makes Disinformation Go Viral
Bad news travels quickly. Or so goes the old saying. Yet we do know this: disinformation and...
My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now?
In my world of middle-aged mums (mams), Instagram is by far the most popular social media platform....
Top Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Imagine this: you wake up one morning to find that your bank account has been emptied overnight....
What is Artificial Intelligence?
At the beginning of the year, the Associated Press described artificial intelligence (AI) as “easily the biggest...
Introducing AI PCs with McAfee Deepfake Detector
In today’s digital world, both personal and professional environments are evolving faster than ever. As artificial intelligence...
How to Spot Fake News in Your Social Media Feed
As we scroll through our social media feeds and find ourselves in a cascade of news, we...
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