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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.

Today marks the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and with warmer weather setting in summer trips are vacation planning are starting to… The post This Week in Scams: Why That “Booking Confirmation” Message Might Be Fake appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Filing your taxes may not feel risky. You download a W-2. Upload a PDF. Email a document. Move on.  But… The post How to Secure Tax Documents Before Sending to Your Accountant appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee Labs has uncovered a widespread malware campaign hiding inside fake downloads for things like game mods, AI tools, drivers,… The post New Research: Hackers Are Using AI-Written Code to Spread Malware appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Aayush Tyagi   Background  The term ‘Vibe coding,’ first coined back in February of 2025 by OpenAI researchers, has… The post AI Wrote This Malware: Dissecting the Insides of a Vibe-Coded Malware Campaign appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Whether you’re a hardcore basketball fan or the office colleague who gets roped into filling out a bracket every year, March Madness… The post 1 in 3 Has Experienced a Betting Scam. What March Madness Fans Should Know appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee Total Protection has been recognized with three major honors in the AV-TEST Best Awards 2025, receiving awards for Best Performance, Best Advanced Protection,… The post McAfee Wins 3 Major AV-TEST Awards for 2025 Security Performance appeared first on McAfee Blog.

This week in scams, the Pokémon Trainer pursuit to “catch ’em all” is being hijacked by criminals posting fake trading card… The post This Week in Scams: Pokémon Card Cons, Email Extortion, and a Viral AI Wedding Photo appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Tax season is a headache for many people, and when a shortcut promises to make filing easier, it’s hard to… The post Using an AI like ChatGPT to File Your Taxes? Stop and Read This First appeared first on McAfee Blog.

We’re back with another roundup of must-know scams and cybersecurity news making headlines this week, including a scam that features… The post This Week in Scams: The AI “Truman Show” Scam Draining Bank Accounts appeared first on McAfee Blog.

John C. isn’t the person you picture getting scammed.  He’s 36. He’s tech-savvy. He’s a mechanical engineer leading a team at a national energy lab in Denver…. The post Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags appeared first on McAfee Blog.

This week in scams, we’re looking at three very different stories with the same underlying theme: trust is being exploited at scale.  A massive government… The post This Week in Scams: Conduent Data Breach and AI Olsen Twins appeared first on McAfee Blog.

X (formerly Twitter) hacks tend to hit fast.  One minute you’re scrolling like normal. The next, your account is posting crypto promotions,… The post X (Twitter) Account Hacked: What to Do Right Now appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Instagram hacks don’t always start with a dramatic “you’ve been locked out” moment.  More often, it starts with something small: your followers… The post My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

AI is supposed to make the internet easier. But right now, it’s also making scams easier.  Every week, we round up the biggest scam and cybersecurity… The post This Week in Scams: AI Search Traps, a Fintech Breach, and a $12M Louvre Hustle appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You don’t always realize your YouTube channel has been hacked right away.  Sometimes it’s a sudden spike in notifications. Sometimes it’s a flood of confused comments…. The post YouTube Channel Hacked? Restore Owner Access and Stop Live-Stream Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It usually starts with a small, uneasy moment.  A password reset email you don’t remember requesting. A login alert that doesn’t make sense. Strange comments showing up… The post Reddit Hacked? How to Regain Access and What to Change Immediately appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It’s Friday the 13th, but you have nothing to fear online if you’re scam-savvy and well protected. Every week, we… The post This Week in Scams: How Jules Lost $80K in a Romance Scam appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It usually starts with a small, uneasy moment.  A login alert you don’t remember triggering. A password that suddenly doesn’t work. A friend asking… The post Facebook Hacked? How to Recover Your Account and Remove Rogue Page Admins  appeared first on McAfee Blog.