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.
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Feb 05, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags
New McAfee research shows tax scams are getting more realistic, and only 29% feel very confident spotting them. Learn the red flags and what...
X (Twitter) Account Hacked: What to Do Right Now
Worried your X (Twitter) account has been hacked or compromised? Here's how to regain control of your account and protect...
YouTube Channel Hacked? Restore Owner Access and Stop Live-Stream Scams
What to do if you think your YouTube account has been compromised or hacked. The immediate steps to protect your...
Reddit Hacked? How to Regain Access and What to Change Immediately
If your Reddit account was hacked, act fast. Learn how to recover access, remove suspicious apps, secure your email, and...
This Week in Scams: How Jules Lost $80K in a Romance Scam
It’s Friday the 13th, but you have nothing to fear online if you’re scam-savvy and well protected....
This Week in Scams: Big Game Betting Scams and Fake Ticket Traps
This is a special edition of This Week in Scams, focused on one of the biggest scam magnets of the...
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Tax season creates a rare and dangerous overlap: Americans are sharing their most sensitive personal information at...
This Week in Scams: Dating App Breaches, TikTok Data, Grubhub Extortion
A wave of phishing cyberattacks hit Bumble, Match, Panera, and CrunchBase, while Grubhub confirms a breach and TikTok updates its...
W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams
W-2 phishing scams spike during tax season. Learn how IRS phishing scams work, how to spot phishing...
Buying Harry Styles Tickets? Avoid These Common Ticket Scams
Harry Styles tickets are on sale. And scammers know it. Learn ticket scam red flags and the most common types...
Why You Still Get Spam Calls Even After Blocking Numbers
Still getting spam calls after blocking numbers? Learn why it happens and the practical steps that actually help reduce unwanted...
McAfee Report: In the AI Slop Era, Americans Spend Weeks Each Year Questioning What’s Real
New research shows Americans spend nearly 3 full workweeks a year determining whether what they're looking at online is real...
