… "Modern protection should address the real risks people face online today, from phishing and scams to malicious downloads." The company said its protection technologies blocked 4.8 million threat events in April, a figure that includes malware, phishing, scams, malicious websites and other harmful … …
… McAfee's product expert, Adam Curfman, said most scams start quietly -- an email that looks legitimate, a text that seems routine, a QR code that promises convenience -- and the protection is built to intercept those moments early, before you feel something isn't quite right. …
… Many third-party antivirus tools come bundled with things like scam protection, parental controls, disk cleanup tools, online data cleanup and even identity theft protection. …
… A Meta spokesperson reiterated its fight against scams in an email to CNET. "This claim relies on Reuters reporting that distorts our motives and ignores the full range of actions we take to combat scams every day," the spokesperson said. …
… Thankfully, your phone's operating system comes with solid antivirus protection and regular security patches to keep your device safe. You can also bolster this security by installing a third-party antivirus app and learning to identify phishing, scams and suspicious files. …
… Meta said it uses strong default protections and advanced detection systems to combat scams on its platforms. "Last year, we removed over 159 million scam ads and reduced how often people reported scam ads per ad view by over 55%," a Meta spokesperson said in a statement. …
… "There are a number of different apps that people will want to have in addition to antivirus protection to make sure that they are staying secure and private." Tomaschek recommends educating yourself about the different types of scams and viruses to stay aware of which ones are on the rise. …
… This proved that Norton’s Scam Detector was, in fact, doing its job; I just hadn’t visited any websites or received any text messages it flagged as scams. Users on the highest-tier Norton US plan can access Scam Protection Pro, which scans incoming calls and emails for signs of malicious intent. …
… Microsoft Defender does a great job of guarding against malware like viruses, but McAfee’s antivirus is similarly effective, and its additional tools offer many more layers of protection from threats like phishing and social engineering scams. …
… Malwarebytes Browser Guard Compatibility Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari Pros Can be installed for free or as part of a Malwarebytes cybersecurity suite Blocks various trackers beyond standard advertising trackers Offers some malware protection Blocks scam websites and pages Lets you contro… …