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.
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Feb 05, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
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...
The Wearable Future Is Hackable. Here’s What You Need To Know
Wearable tech also comes with certain risks. The most prominent: cybercriminals potentially gaining access to your data.
The Gold Rush of Fraud: Why Scammers Have Flocked to Social Media
There’s millions of dollars to be made in social media. For scammers. New data from the U.S....
How to browse privately with a VPN
Many believe that by going incognito, our private browsing data would remain private. However, what the browser...
It’s Data Privacy Day: Here’s How to Stay Protected in 2023
Although we live in an increasingly connected world, most of us give little thought to data privacy...
How to Spot Phishing Lures During The Holiday Season
Let’s unwrap the top four phishing scams that users should beware of while making online purchases this...
Social Engineering: Tis the Season for Tricky Hackers
With the holidays on the horizon, spirits are high—and it’s those same high spirits that hackers want...
How to Live a Digital Life Free of Spyware
What would happen if a thief knew where you lived and watched your every move? It’s likely...
