According to antivirus company McAfee, 74% of adults surveyed in the United States said they would check most of the information published on the Internet to verify its accuracy. In response to growing concerns about online misinformation, McAfee has updated its software to help users identify and avoid false or harmful content. The company’s new antivirus suite offers protection for personal data, as well as security for devices like PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets. The survey also found that 62% of respondents believe distinguishing between true and false information now takes more effort than it did a year ago. This increased skepticism has led to changes in online behavior, with 82% of respondents altering their habits, including 44% avoiding purchases from unknown sellers and 37% ignoring legitimate calls, texts, or emails. However, 31% of those surveyed reported losing money in the past year, and more than half of them did not recover any of the lost funds. McAfee Labs analyzed scam text messages sent between May and July 2026 and found that financial investments and cryptocurrencies were the main targets in 47 out of 50 U.S. states. Scammers often try to move victims to private messaging apps like WhatsApp to build trust before discussing money. These scams frequently involve fake websites related to FIFA or fake gifts from equipment manufacturers sent via SMS. The new McAfee software includes a feature that automatically activates a virtual private network (VPN) on public Wi-Fi, which encrypts the connection to prevent a type of cyberattack called a man-in-the-middle attack. The software also scans messages and emails for scams, alerts users to suspicious transactions, and protects devices used by close contacts. It also monitors the dark web to check if a user’s personal information is being shared there. McAfee also offers tools to clean up high-risk online accounts and delete personal data found on the Internet. In April, McAfee added a QR code verification tool to its McAfee+ and Total Protection services. The company reported that 38% of French respondents had lost money to scams, with an average loss of 933 euros per incident. These new tools are currently only available in the United States, but McAfee plans to release an international update later, incorporating scam patterns observed in France. The software includes features to protect against phishing attempts, ransomware attacks, parental controls, and local ATM security. While McAfee’s new version is considered one of the top security suites for general users, some power users may find the interface too guiding. The software provides strong protection overall but shows a slight decrease in performance when dealing with zero-day threats, which are previously unknown vulnerabilities.