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.
Introducing Scam Stories: A McAfee Campaign to End Scam Stigma
May 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
How to tell If Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Recognizing identity fraud allows you to take fast action to minimize damages. Find out how to determine...
How to Protect Yourself From Social Engineering Scams
It’s Social Media Day! How are you celebrating? Reposting your very first profile picture from a decade...
What to Do If Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Identity theft can affect your credit score and personal data. Find out what to do and how...
10 Ways to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft is a growing concern and can cause serious problems. Learn how to protect your identity...
How to Keep Your Retirement Safe from Online Scams
Online scams that targets senior adults is skyrocketing. Here’s how senior adults (and those who love them)...
How To Do A Virus Scan
Learn everything you need to know about virus scans on any device and how to steer clear...
Introducing Personal Data Cleanup
We’re excited to announce the release of McAfee’s Personal Data Cleanup, a new feature that finds and...
How to Manage Your Browser Cookies
What are browser cookies? What is cookie hijacking? How can cookies compromise your browser security? Check out...
How to Protect the Smart Devices in Your Home
Outfitting your smart home could get a whole lot easier this year. A new industry standard called...How To Generate a Strong Password
Have you seen that small pop-up on your phone or laptop that says your password has been...
Identity Protection Service: The Best Solution to a Growing Problem
A look at how to keep your information secure online using the latest tips and a new...
How To Stay Safe from Ransomware Attacks
Over the past year, you may have seen the term ransomware popping up frequently. Ransomware is malware...
