Privacy & Identity Protection
Identity theft has evolved far beyond just credit card fraud and unfortunately is a rapidly growing crime. McAfee Identity Protection blogs cover preventative measures related to scams, phishing, and ransomware. Read the latest blogs for tips to protect your identity and privacy.
Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States
Sep 29, 2026 | 16 MIN READ
Flawed Certificates Left Web Traffic Open to Interception: How to Stay Safe
Eight eMudhra certificate keys were so weak anyone could forge trusted sites. Learn the risks and the...
Global Takedown Hits Network Behind 1 Billion Scam Messages
Authorities disrupted a cybercrime network behind 1 billion scam messages. Learn how the phishing scheme worked and...
What Scams Look Like in Your State: A 50-State Breakdown
No matter where you live in the U.S., AI-driven scams and deceptive content are increasingly filling our...
FBI Warns of Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams: What They Are + How to Protect Yourself
Learn how to recognize a law enforcement scam or fake call from police with FBI IC3 insights and proactive safety...
8 Steps to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Learn how to protect your child from identity theft with 8 practical steps, including credit freezes, online...
Up to 150 Million Driver’s License Records Exposed in IDScan Breach: What to Do Next
IDScan has confirmed a data breach involving driver’s license and government ID information. Here’s what consumers should know and how...
Carhartt Data Breach Reportedly Exposes Millions. What to Know This Week in Scams
Carhartt customer data tied to 12.9 million accounts was leaked online. Here’s what the breach means, the scams to watch...
Pokémon Center Breach Shows Why Your Delivery Data Matters: This Week in Scams
A Pokémon Center logistics breach exposed customer contact and order information. Here’s what shoppers should know about phishing risks and...
WeedHack Returns: How SEO Poisoning is Leading Minecraft Fans to Malware
McAfee Labs found active websites still spreading WeedHack malware to gamers, using fake Minecraft clients, lookalike sites, SEO poisoning, and...
Fake “The Odyssey” Downloads Are Spreading Malware: This Week in Scams
Fake downloads and streaming sites for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are reportedly spreading malware and stealing personal information. Here’s how...
GTA 6 Is Coming. So Are the Scams. Here’s What McAfee Experts Found
GTA 6, Meccha Chameleon, Minecraft, and other blockbuster games are drawing scammers looking to exploit eager players. Learn how to...
Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams
Researchers demonstrated how malware already installed on a device could hijack certain passkey-protected accounts. Learn whether passkeys are still safe...
