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McAfee Labs has discovered a massive, ongoing malware campaign called WeedHack that disguises itself as free Minecraft mods and game clients to infect… The post New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Aayush Tyagi  Introduction   Minecraft is a 2011 sandbox game developed and published by Mojang Studios. It is the… The post Game Over: WeedHack – The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip or just hoping to catch a match while it’s in your city, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is… The post Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair.  But millions of people thought he did.  The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a viral schedule announcement… The post Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Your Windows PC or Mac already includes built-in security features, and that’s a good thing. These tools provide an important first layer… The post Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off summer, and for millions of Americans, that means road trips, flights, cookouts, and a little… The post 5 Scams to Watch for This Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Your dream vacation could become a nightmare if you fall for these sophisticated AI-powered scams. The travel industry is experiencing… The post How Criminals Are Using AI to Clone Travel Agents and Steal Your Money appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You’re comparing airfare on your phone, watching prices climb by the hour, when a deal pops up that feels just good enough to… The post 1 in 3 Targeted by Travel Scams and Rising Costs are Making it Worse appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee Total Protection just took first place in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test, the gold standard for measuring how… The post McAfee Ranks #1 in AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test — Again appeared first on McAfee Blog.

A text that looks like it came straight from a courthouse is making the rounds across the U.S. And yes,… The post How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Harshil Patel and Sakshi Jaiswal  McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a large scale CountLoader campaign that uses multiple layers of obfuscation and staged… The post Sinkholing CountLoader: Insights into Its Recent Campaign appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Graduation season should be about launching your career, not dodging scams. But for many new grads, the job search now… The post The New Grad’s Guide to Job and Recruitment Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

If you have ever checked your child’s grades online, submitted a college paper through a school portal, downloaded homework assignments,… The post How to Protect Yourself After the Canvas Education Data Breach + Fake Amazon Recall Texts appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Scam messages are getting smarter and faster.  According to McAfee’s 2026 State of the Scamiverse report, Americans now spend 114 hours a year trying to figure out what’s real… The post Now Available: Use ChatGPT with McAfee to Spot Scams Faster appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Graduating should feel like a fresh start, a time when the whole world is at your fingertips.    Unfortunately, scammers often see graduates… The post The New Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Scams: How to Stay Safe appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You’re scrolling through Facebook or TikTok and see it.  A flash sale from a brand you recognize. A limited-time investment opportunity…. The post Ad Impersonation Scams and Record-Breaking Social Media Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Understand common hacker attack methods and how to prevent and protect your data. Stay safe from phishing, malware, and other mobile security threats. The post How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

A new scam making the rounds takes a familiar delivery trick and upgrades it with hyper‑realistic messaging and a QR code that… The post Fake USPS QR Code Text Scams and a Major Health Data Breach: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

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… The post Why Hackers Are Collecting Data They Can’t Read Yet. And How to Stay Safe appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You open your inbox and see it: Your cloud storage is full.  There’s a warning about photos being deleted, your account being suspended,… The post Cloud Storage Scam Emails and Record-Breaking Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams  appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Wearable health devices are designed to give you more control over your body and your data.  But in 2026, the… The post Can Your Wearable Health Monitors Be Compromised? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Emails claiming to be from Social Security are making the rounds right now.  They look official. They sound official. And they’re designed… The post Social Security Scam Emails and a Healthcare Data Breach: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

We’re excited to share that McAfee’s Scam Detector has been named a finalist in the 2026 Webby Awards.  Recognized in the AI… The post McAfee’s Scam Detector Named Webby Awards Finalist for AI Innovation appeared first on McAfee Blog.

A tax system breach in Oklahoma is putting highly sensitive personal information at risk. And unfortunately, this is exactly the kind of… The post Oklahoma Tax Breach and FBI Impersonation Scam: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Rob J., 31, an internal auditor in California, thought he was doing everything right this tax season. He filed his… The post Why Was My Tax Refund Intercepted? The “Ghost Student” Scam Explained appeared first on McAfee Blog.

We’re proud to share that McAfee’s “Keep It Real” campaign has been named a finalist in the 2026 Shorty Awards Social… The post McAfee’s “Keep It Real” Campaign Named Shorty Awards Finalist appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee’s mobile research team has uncovered a large-scale Android malware campaign we’re tracking as Operation NoVoice. The campaign was distributed through more than 50 apps… The post Operation NoVoice: Android Malware Found in 50+ Apps Can Hijack Devices appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored By: Ahmad Zubair Zahid  McAfee’s mobile research team identified and investigated an Android rootkit campaign tracked as Operation Novoice. The malware described… The post Operation NoVoice: Rootkit Tells No Tales appeared first on McAfee Blog.

A text that looks like it came straight from a courthouse is making the rounds across the U.S. And yes,… The post Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Tax season is prime time for scammers. And in 2026, the scams are more convincing, more targeted, and increasingly powered… The post How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams in 2026 appeared first on McAfee Blog.