McAfee Blogs

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.

“I signed up for an app because it felt like the only realistic way to meet people as a working single mom.” … The post 1 in 7 Lose Money to Romance Scams. Spot the Red Flags: appeared first on McAfee Blog.

This is a special edition of This Week in Scams, focused on one of the biggest scam magnets of the year: sports betting.  … The post This Week in Scams: Big Game Betting Scams and Fake Ticket Traps appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Tax season creates a rare and dangerous overlap: Americans are sharing their most sensitive personal information at the exact moment… The post Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It usually starts with a small, uneasy moment. A notification you don’t recognize. A login code you didn’t request. A friend texting to ask… The post Was My TikTok Hacked? How to Get Back Into Your Account and Lock Down Sessions appeared first on McAfee Blog.

This week in scams, three headlines tell the same story: attackers are getting better at manipulating people, not just breaking into… The post This Week in Scams: Dating App Breaches, TikTok Data, Grubhub Extortion appeared first on McAfee Blog.

W-2 phishing scams often involve emails that appear to be from the IRS or another official source, requesting personal information. The goal is to trick the recipient into revealing confidential data, such as social security numbers and financial information, which the perpetrator can then use for fraudulent purposes. The post W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

As Harry Styles concert tickets go on sale for his first tour in years, cybersecurity experts warn that the same… The post Buying Harry Styles Tickets? Avoid These Common Ticket Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You block a caller, feel a moment of relief, and then the phone rings again. If you’re wondering why you still get spam calls even… The post Why You Still Get Spam Calls Even After Blocking Numbers appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Scams don’t always arrive with obvious warning signs.  They show up as QR codes on parking meters. As casual DMs that start… The post How McAfee’s Scam Detector Checks QR Codes and Social Messages appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Merriam-Webster’s word of 2025 was “slop.” Specifically, AI slop.  Low-effort, AI-generated content now fills social feeds, inboxes, and message threads…. The post McAfee Report: In the AI Slop Era, Americans Spend Weeks Each Year Questioning What’s Real appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Considering leaving Instagram? Learn how to delete your account permanently or deactivate it temporarily. Take control of your account today. The post How to Delete or Deactivate Your Instagram Account appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Imagine someone putting your personal information out online for thousands of strangers to see—your home address, phone number, even details… The post What is Doxing? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

This week in scams, attackers are leaning hard on familiar brands, everyday tools, and routine behavior to trigger fast, unthinking reactions. From fake Netflix… The post This Week in Scams: Netflix Phishing and QR Code Espionage appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Microsoft users across the U.S. experienced widespread disruptions Thursday after a technical failure prevented people from sending or receiving email… The post Today’s Microsoft Outage Explained and Why it Triggers a Scam Playbook appeared first on McAfee Blog.

If you recently received an unexpected email from Instagram asking you to reset your password, you are not alone. Over… The post Didn’t Request an Instagram Password Reset? Here’s What to Do appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You thought you were scanning a menu.  Or paying for parking. Or checking a package notice taped to your door…. The post What Is Quishing? How QR Code Scams Work and How to Avoid Them appeared first on McAfee Blog.

This week in scams, social engineering sits at the center of several major headlines, from investment platform breaches to social media account takeovers… The post This Week in Scams: Fake Brand Messages and Account Takeovers appeared first on McAfee Blog.

If a message popped up in your feed tomorrow promising a cash refund, a surprise giveaway, or a limited-time crypto… The post McAfee and Pat McAfee Turn a Name Mix-Up Into a Push for Online Safety appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee’s Scam Detector has been named a Winner of the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group, marking the third major… The post McAfee’s Scam Detector Earns Third Major Award Within Months of Launch appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Report, the tool that alerted users when their personal information appeared in dark web breach… The post Google Ends Dark Web Report. What That Means and How to Stay Safe appeared first on McAfee Blog.

“I thought I was getting a trusted weight-loss medication, but instead, I ended up sick and scammed. I never imagined… The post How to Spot a Fake GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Before You Buy appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee has once again earned the highest possible AAA rating from SE Labs, marking the 29th consecutive time our consumer protection has received this… The post McAfee Earns 29th Consecutive AAA Rating From SE Labs appeared first on McAfee Blog.