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How to Protect Your LinkedIn Account
If you’re a LinkedIn user, log in now and strengthen your security. Reports indicate that LinkedIn accounts are under attack....
Be on the Lookout for Scam Tech Support Calls
Instead of getting you out of a jam, tech support scams get you into one. And they can get costly....
5 Online Gaming Tips to Stay Safe From Cybercriminals
Vanquishing aliens, building virtual amusement parks, mashing buttons in online battles royale. For some, playing video games is a way...
Invisible Adware: Unveiling Ad Fraud Targeting Android Users
Authored by SangRyol Ryu, McAfee Threat Researcher We live in a world where advertisements are everywhere, and it’s no surprise...
How to Protect Your Social Media Passwords from Hacks and Attacks
What does a hacker want with your social media account? Plenty. Hackers hijack social media accounts for several reasons. They’ll...
The Season of Back to School Scams
Authored by: Lakshya Mathur and Yashvi Shah As the Back-to-School season approaches, scammers are taking advantage of the opportunity to...
The Wild West of AI: Do Any AI Laws Exist?
Are we in the Wild West? Scrolling through your social media feed and breaking news sites, all the mentions of...
World Wide Web Day: How to Protect Your Family Online
The first of August marks the celebration of World Wide Web Day – a day dedicated to the global network...
AI in the Wild: Malicious Applications of Mainstream AI Tools
It’s not all funny limericks, bizarre portraits, and hilarious viral skits. ChatGPT, Bard, DALL-E, Craiyon, Voice.ai, and a whole host...
What is Spyware?
Spyware. If the name sounds creepy and invasive, that’s because it is. The thought of someone virtually looking over your...
Scammers Follow the Rebranding of Twitter to X, to Distribute Malware
Authored by: Vallabh Chole and Yerko Grbic On July 23rd, 2023, Elon Musk announced that the social networking site, Twitter...
Four Ways To Use AI Responsibly
Are you skeptical about mainstream artificial intelligence? Or are you all in on AI and use it all day, every...
Android SpyNote attacks electric and water public utility users in Japan
Authored by Yukihiro Okutomi McAfee’s Mobile team observed a smishing campaign against Japanese Android users posing as a power and...
Scammers Love Barbie: Fake Videos Promote Bogus Ticket Offers That Steal Personal Info
Turns out, scammers really love Barbie. As Barbie makes her debut on the big screen, scammers are aiming to cash...
How to Protect Yourself From Tailgating Attacks
Holding the door for someone might open the way to a cyberattack. For anyone who works in a secure building...
Mobile Spyware: How Hackers Can Turn Your Phone Into a Stalking Machine
Some crooks and shady characters will invade your privacy simply by asking for your permission to snoop—through invasive apps you...
iPhone Update — Apply It Now If You Haven’t Already
Apple recently issued an urgent iPhone update, iOS version 16.5.1. If you haven’t updated yet, you should. Owners of iPads...
Be Mindful of These 3 AI Tricks on World Social Media Day
Happy World Social Media Day! Today’s a day about celebrating the life-long friendships you’ve made thanks to social media. Social...
How to Protect School Children From Deep Fakes
Deep fakes are a growing concern in the age of digital media and can be extremely dangerous for school children....
How to Protect Your Privacy From Generative AI
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, concerns about the privacy of personal data have reached an...
How to Protect Your Family From AI Scams
AI scams are becoming increasingly common. With the rise of artificial intelligence and technology, fraudulent activity is becoming more sophisticated...
What Is Smishing? Here’s How to Spot Fake Texts and Keep Your Info Safe
Your phone buzzes. You hope it’s a reply from last night’s date, but instead you get an entirely different swooping...
How To Protect Your Digital Estate
While we’re enjoying all the good things in our digital lives—our eBooks, movies, email accounts, social media profiles, eBay stores,...
Blockchain Basics: What’s Blockchain Technology and How Might It Change Our Lives?
What’s blockchain technology? The term gets bandied about often enough, but it doesn’t always get the explanation it deserves. Understanding...
The Price of Cybercrime: Protecting the Business You’ve Built from Hacks and Attacks
Cybercrime has a price. One that more and more business owners find themselves paying. The costs push well into the...
Parent’s Guide: 8 Ways to Help Your Teen Combat Distracted Driving
Read this statement, then read it again: Just five distracted seconds at 55 mph is equivalent to driving the length...
CLOP Ransomware exploits MOVEit software
Authored by: Abhishek Karnik and Oliver Devane You may have heard recently in the news that several organizations, including banks,...
