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
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)...
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...
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...
