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.

Tax Time is Prime Time for Scammers: How to Stay Safe When Paying Your Taxes to the IRS
Who else loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers.  It’s high time of year for online risks here...
AI in the Hands of Cybercriminals: How to Spot Fake Art and Deepfakes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way from high-tech labs and Hollywood plots into the hands of...
Malware: 5 Tips for Fighting the Malicious Software
Malware—the term seems to be at the center of the news every day, with each headline telling...
How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft After a Data Breach
You read the headline in the news or receive an email from a company you do business...
Are You Getting Caught by Click Bait?
It all feels so harmless. Who isn’t even alittle curious which celebrity is their look-a-like or what...
Could ChatGPT Cause Heartbreak with Online Dating Scams?
Scammers now have new tools to lure people who are looking for love online, by reeling in...
Why You Need to Watch Out When Using Public Wi-Fi
If you’re like most people, you like to stay connected whether you are traveling or just on...
A Scam in the Family—How a Close Relative Lost $100,000 to an Elder Scam
Written by James Schmidt  Editor’s Note: We often speak of online scams in our blogs, ones that...
3 Tools to Round Out Your Privacy Protection Toolbox
It’s common practice to pull down the window shades at night. Homeowners invest in high fences. You...
The Big Difference Between Online Protection Software and Antivirus
Authored by Dennis Pang  Online protection software. Antivirus. The two words get used interchangeably often enough. But...
How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts
Now’s a fine time to give your social media settings and habits a closer look, all so...
New Year, New You: Start Fresh With McAfee Protection Score
Are you an online oversharer? Do you give your full birthday to all your online shopping accounts?...
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