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The threat of having your phone hacked has become a common fear. The truth is that it is possible to hack any phone. With the advancement of technology, where discovery of knowledge and information advances the understanding of technology, hackers are able to hack even the most sophisticated phone software. But how? The post How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Fitness trackers worn on the wrist, glucose monitors that test blood sugar without a prick, and connected toothbrushes that let… The post How to Protect Your Internet-Connected Healthcare Devices appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Yashvi Shah and Preksha Saxena AsyncRAT, also known as “Asynchronous Remote Access Trojan,” represents a highly sophisticated malware… The post From Spam to AsyncRAT: Tracking the Surge in Non-PE Cyber Threats appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Spotting fake news in your feed has always been tough. Now it just got tougher, thanks to AI.  Fake news… The post How to Spot Fake News in Your Social Media Feed appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In the hands of a thief, your Social Security Number is the master key to your identity.  With a Social Security Number (SSN), a thief can… The post How to Report Identity Theft to Social Security appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It happens with more regularity than any of us like to see. There’s either a headline in your news feed… The post What to Do If You’re Caught Up in a Data Breach appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In a world where deepfake scams and misinformation are on the rise, McAfee has announced significant enhancements to its AI-powered… The post McAfee and Intel Collaborate to Combat Deepfakes with AI-Powered Deepfake Detection appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In today’s digital age, we know the importance of online privacy and security. However, with an increasing number of websites requiring passwords, it becomes tough to remember them all. This is where a password manager comes into play. The post Why Do I Need a Password Manager? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In our digital age, a computer is not just a tool; it’s a gateway to a world of possibilities, entertainment,… The post McAfee Dominates AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test appeared first on McAfee Blog.

More and more transactions occur over the internet rather than at a teller’s window, and nearly every account has a username, password, and PIN associated with it. Whether you use online banking regularly or sparingly, you can protect yourself from being the victim of fraud by following a few straightforward steps. The post How to Protect Yourself from Bank Fraud appeared first on McAfee Blog.

A data broker is an organization that makes money by collecting your personal information, analyzing it, and licensing it out to… The post What Is a Data Broker? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Yashvi Shah, Lakshya Mathur and Preksha Saxena McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a novel infection chain associated with… The post The Darkgate Menace: Leveraging Autohotkey & Attempt to Evade Smartscreen appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Until recently, people had little control over how companies used their online data. But, with data privacy now a human… The post How to Delete Your Browser History appeared first on McAfee Blog.

All your online activity creates a trail of data. And that data tells a story. The story of you.  The… The post How to Protect Your Personal Data appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Data brokers are companies that collect your information from a variety of sources to sell or license it out to… The post How to Remove Personal Information From Data Broker Sites appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It’s the romance scam story that plays out like a segment on a true crime show. It starts with a… The post How to Avoid Romance Scams  appeared first on McAfee Blog.

You consider yourself a responsible person when it comes to taking care of your physical possessions. You’ve never left your wallet in… The post How to Protect Your Smartphone from SIM Swapping appeared first on McAfee Blog.

According to reports from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel database, text message scams swindled $372 million from Americans in… The post How to Tell If Your Text Message Is Real  appeared first on McAfee Blog.

For years now, the popularity of online dating has been on the rise—and so have the number of online romance… The post How to Spot Dating Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

We’ve said it several times in our blogs — it’s tough knowing what’s real and what’s fake out there. And… The post How to Spot AI Audio Deepfakes at Election Time appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Is it real? Is it fake?  Deepfake technology has certainly made everything far more complicated online. How do you know… The post How To Teach Your Kids About Deepfakes appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Authored by Mohansundaram M and Neil Tyagi A new packed variant of the Redline Stealer trojan was observed in the… The post Redline Stealer: A Novel Approach appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Imagine receiving a call from a loved one, only to discover it’s not them but a convincing replica created by… The post How to Protect Yourself Against AI Voice Cloning Attacks appeared first on McAfee Blog.

‘Ensure your privacy settings are set to the highest level’ – if you’ve been reading my posts for a bit… The post How Do You Manage Your Social Media Privacy? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In recent news, Roku, a leading streaming platform, reported that over 591,000 user accounts were affected by credential stuffing attacks…. The post How to Protect Your Streaming Accounts: Lessons from Roku’s Data Leak appeared first on McAfee Blog.

Some conversations on social media can get … heated. Some can cross the line into harassment. Or worse.  Harassment on… The post How to Protect Yourself From Social Media Harassment appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In a world where digital communication dominates, the art of scamming has evolved into a sophisticated game of deception. A… The post A Finance Journalist Fell Victim to a $50K Vishing Scam – Are You Also at Risk? appeared first on McAfee Blog.

In today’s digital landscape, distinguishing between legitimate communications and phishing attempts can feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded. Phishing is… The post Stay Cyber Savvy: Your 5-Step Guide to Outsmarting Phishing Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.

While last-minute tax filers stare down the clock, scammers look for easy pickings. Tax scams are in full swing as… The post The Top Tax Scams of 2024 appeared first on McAfee Blog.

It’s that time of year again – tax season! Whether you’ve already filed in the hopes of an early refund… The post How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams appeared first on McAfee Blog.