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
AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers—and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one
It started with a DM. For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with...
Buying Tickets for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour? Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Your Experience
Beyoncé has officially announced her Cowboy Carter world tour, and the excitement is through the roof! With...
How to Make Sure Your Gmail Account is Protected in Light of Recent AI Scams
The rise of AI-driven cyber threats has introduced a new level of sophistication to phishing scams, particularly...
Explaining DeepSeek: The AI Disruptor That’s Raising Red Flags for Privacy and Security
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new disruptor—DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has quickly gained...
How Scammers Steal Your Identity and What You Can Do About It
Identity theft is a growing concern, and Data Privacy Week serves as an important reminder to safeguard...
Introducing Personal Data Cleanup
We’re excited to announce the release of McAfee’s Personal Data Cleanup, a new feature that finds and...
This Holiday Season, Watch Out for These Cyber-Grinch Tricks Used to Scam Holiday Shoppers
Whether it be that their shoes are too tight, their heads aren’t screwed on just right, or they’re expressing a...
How to Detect Signs of Identity Theft
When it comes to identity theft, if something doesn’t feel right, trust your gut. Follow up. What...
How to Delete Yourself from the Internet
While you can’t delete your personal info from the internet entirely, you can take strong steps to...
How to Protect Your Personal Info
It’s no exaggeration to say that your PII is the key to your digital life, along with...
What is the Dark Web?
The dark web. The name raises all kinds of questions. What is the dark web, really? Where...
How to Protect Yourself from Bank Fraud
More and more transactions occur over the internet rather than at a teller’s window, and nearly every...
