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.
Imposter Scams Are Evolving. Here Are the 10 Identities Scammers Pretend to Be Most.
Jul 02, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
Nearly 7 Million Driver’s Licenses Exposed in Assurance Breach: This Week in Scams
An insurance data breach exposed nearly 7 million driver's license numbers, while fake Robinhood investment texts continue stealing thousands from...
Imposter Scams Are Evolving. Here Are the 10 Identities Scammers Pretend to Be Most.
Imposter scams are the FTC's top reported fraud. Learn the 10 most common identities scammers impersonate and how to spot...
AI Can Find Your Location 91% of the Time Using Just One Photo
How much info can one photo reveal? We put it to the test, and without any geotags or metadata, AI...
The New DoorDash Scam Every Gig Worker Should Know About: This Week in Scams
DoorDash drivers are losing money to fake support calls while scammers use fake GTA 6 early access offers to steal...
7 Shopping Scams Americans Report Seeing Most: This Week in Scams
New McAfee research reveals the seven shopping scams consumers encounter most often before Prime Day, plus the warning signs and...
Brushing Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe From Unsolicited Packages
It’s an increasingly common surprise: a package shows up at your door with your name and your address…but...
ServiceNow Data Exposure and a New VA Scam: This Week in Scams
Most people think a data breach starts with a hacker breaking into a system. In reality, and...
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
Fake party invitation phishing scams are on the rise. Here's how to spot them and what to do if you...
New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...
Game Over: WeedHack – The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...
Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers
World Cup 2026 demand is surging, but so are scams. McAfee research shows many fans still take risks when buying...
Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a...
