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Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s largest cloud providers, recently experienced a major outage that disrupted popular websites… The post AWS Outage Disrupts Major Apps Like Reddit and Snapchat—What Happened and How to Stay Safe appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Cybercriminals tricked employees at major global companies into handing over Salesforce access and used that access to steal millions of… The post Hackers Trick Staff Into Exposing Major Companies’ Salesforce Data–Find Out if You’re Safe appeared first on McAfee Blog.

We’re proud to share that McAfee has won “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” at The 2025 A.I. Awards for… The post McAfee Wins “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” for Scam Detector appeared first on McAfee Blog.

by Harshil Patel and Prabudh Chakravorty *EDITOR’S NOTE: Special thank you to the GitHub team for working with us on… The post Astaroth: Banking Trojan Abusing GitHub for Resilience appeared first on McAfee Blog.

McAfee Total Protection has once again been named a TOP PRODUCT by the independent test lab AV-TEST, earning perfect scores… The post McAfee Again Certified as “TOP PRODUCT” by AV-TEST appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Latest research from McAfee Labs just announced and the numbers are staggering. If you think you’re immune to scams because… The post Scam Alert: The Alarming Reality Behind 2025’s Explosion in Digital Fraud  appeared first on McAfee Blog.

The landscape of online threats targeting children has evolved into a complex web of dangers that extend far beyond simple… The post From Cyberbullying to AI-Generated Content – McAfee’s Research Reveals the Shocking Risks appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Sam M. has spent more than 20 years building websites, testing systems, and managing technology projects. He knows code, he… The post How a Tech Expert Lost $13,000 to a Job Scam appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Email hacking is more common than you think. If you find yourself a victim of email hacking here are a few important steps you need to take. The post What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Losing your phone or having it stolen can feel like a nightmare, especially when you consider the treasure trove of… The post What to Do if Your Phone is Stolen or Lost: 10 Steps to Protect Your Identity appeared first on McAfee Blog.

As another school year begins, the digital landscape our children navigate has become increasingly complex. With artificial intelligence tools now… The post How to Create a Family Technology Pledge appeared first on McAfee Blog.

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s message couldn’t be clearer: small actions can make a big difference in… The post Secure Your World This Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on McAfee Blog.

When news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement broke recently, fans around the world celebrated this real-life love story…. The post How Fraudsters Are Exploiting the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Beth Hyland never imagined love would cost her $26,000. At 53, she considered herself cautious and financially aware. But when… The post “If You’re Real, Prove Me Wrong”: Beth’s Romance Scam Story appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Deshawn never thought he’d be the kind of person to fall for a scam. At 30, he was tech-savvy, careful,… The post A Fake Delivery Text Nearly Cost Deshawn Hundreds: His Scam Story appeared first on McAfee Blog.

We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still getting familiar with… The post How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Can Apple computers get viruses? Absolutely! Learn which viruses and malware Apple computers and other Mac devices are vulnerable to so that you can be on the lookout to protect against them. The post Can Apple Macs get Viruses? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Why is it so important to take control of our personal info? Because so much of business, finance, healthcare, and life in general runs on data, your personal info has a dollar value attached to it. The post How to Delete Yourself from the Internet appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by ZePeng Chen Recently, we identified an active Android phishing campaign targeting Indian users. The attackers impersonate a government… The post Android Malware Promises Energy Subsidy to Steal Financial Data appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Scammers didn’t take a summer break. They kept busy, ramping up a fresh wave of back-to-school shopping scams. As busy… The post Scammers Take Advantage of Back-to-School Shopping Scams. appeared first on McAfee Blog.

News of a major data breach that could affect nearly three billion records comes to light from a somewhat unusual source — a class-action complaint filed The post Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion Personal Information Records appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You can request data brokers to remove your personal info from their databases. But finding their request forms is another… The post You Have a Right to Delete Your Data—But Dozens of Data Brokers Hide How to Do It appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Scammers are exploiting the massive popularity of Labubu collectible toys through fake websites and social media ads, resulting in consumers… The post Going Lacoocoo over Labubu: How Viral Toy Trends Are Becoming Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Even years after its release, Fortnite still stands as the online “battle royale” game of choice, with millions of younger… The post Fortnite Impersonation Scams: A No-Nonsense Parent Guide appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Meta has unleashed a groundbreaking feature that transforms Instagram from a photo-sharing platform into a real-time location broadcaster. While the… The post Instagram’s New Tracking Feature: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe  appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by: Anuradha & Prabudh PDF converting software can be super helpful. Whether you’re turning a Word document into a… The post Think Before You Click: EPI PDF’s Hidden Extras appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android malware campaign targeting Hindi-speaking users, mainly in India…. The post Android Malware Targets Indian Banking Users to Steal Financial Info and Mine Crypto appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Almost every teenager in the United States (approximately 96%) reports using the internet daily. As students prepare to return to… The post Cybersecurity Tips for Students Returning to School appeared first on McAfee Blog.

The UK’s digital landscape underwent its most significant transformation yet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Online Safety Act 2023,… The post UK’s New Online Safety Act: What Consumers Need to Know appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have practically become holidays themselves, as each year, they immediately shift our attention from turkey and pumpkin pie to holiday shopping. Let’s look at these two holidays and how their popularity can impact users’ online security. The post Secure Your Black Friday & Cyber Monday Purchases appeared first on McAfee Blog.