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.
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams
Mar 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Social Security Scam Emails and a Healthcare Data Breach: This Week in Scams
Fake Social Security emails are surging while a healthcare data breach raises new risks. Here’s what to watch and how...
McAfee’s Scam Detector Named Webby Awards Finalist for AI Innovation
McAfee’s Scam Detector is a 2026 Webby Awards finalist and honoree, recognizing its use of AI to detect scams across...
Oklahoma Tax Breach and FBI Impersonation Scam: This Week in Scams
Hackers accessed taxpayer data in Oklahoma, while scammers impersonating FBI agents are targeting victims nationwide. Here’s what to know and...
Why Was My Tax Refund Intercepted? The “Ghost Student” Scam Explained
A “ghost student” scam can use your stolen identity to enroll in college, create debt, and even intercept your tax...
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams
Fake court notice texts with QR codes are spreading nationwide. Plus how to stay safe from an alleged Crunchroll data breach.
How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams in 2026
Tax season is prime time for scammers. And in 2026, the scams are more convincing, more targeted,...
This Week in Scams: Why That “Booking Confirmation” Message Might Be Fake
Scammers are targeting travelers, March Madness bettors, and everyday downloads with increasingly realistic tactics. Here’s how the latest scams work...
How to Secure Tax Documents Before Sending to Your Accountant
Filing your taxes may not feel risky. You download a W-2. Upload a PDF. Email a document....
New Research: Hackers Are Using AI-Written Code to Spread Malware
McAfee Labs has uncovered a widespread malware campaign hiding inside fake downloads for things like game mods,...
AI Wrote This Malware: Dissecting the Insides of a Vibe-Coded Malware Campaign
McAfee Labs analyzes a malware campaign using AI-assisted code and fake software downloads. Learn how 440+ malicious ZIP files spread...
This Week in Scams: Pokémon Card Cons, Email Extortion, and a Viral AI Wedding Photo
Pokémon card scams, threatening email extortion, and a viral AI-generated celebrity wedding photo. Here’s what these stories reveal about today’s...
Using an AI like ChatGPT to File Your Taxes? Stop and Read This First
Thinking about using ChatGPT or AI to file your taxes? Learn why entering sensitive tax information into chatbots could put...
