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.
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
Jun 03, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Three Reasons You Need a VPN
You know what a VPN is, but the question remains—why do you need a VPN? There’s one...
Make Your Smart Home a Secure Home Too: Securing Your IoT Smart Home Devices
It’s only a smart lightbulb. Why would anyone want to hack that? Great question. Because it gets...
Why Are Some Countries Banning TikTok?
Waiting in the checkout line. Waiting to fall asleep. Waiting for your boring work call to finally...
How to Avoid Phishing Attacks on Your Smartphones and Computers
Ping, it’s a scammer! The sound of an incoming email, text, or direct message has a way...
How Senior Adults Can Safeguard Their Privacy
As a senior adult in a hyper-connected world, keeping your privacy safeguarded isn’t easy but it is...
How To Prevent Ransomware
Ransomware. Even the name sounds scary. When you get down to it, ransomware is one of the...
How Private is WhatsApp Really? Staying Safer While Using the App.
It’s important to note that the only time your communications are encrypted is when they’re in transit....
How To Prevent Ransomware
Ransomware. Even the name sounds scary. When you get down to it, ransomware is one of the...
How to Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams
Ping, it’s a scammer! The sound of an incoming email, text, or direct message has a way...
How To Stop Sharing Private Information Online
When I started my job as Cybermum – over 10 years ago – it was quite common...
How To Spring Clean Your Digital Devices
Whether it’s indeed spring where you are or not, you can give your devices, apps, and online...
How To Prevent Downloading Malicious Software
Malware—the term seems to be at the center of the news every day, with each headline telling...
