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.
Google Ends Dark Web Report. What That Means and How to Stay Safe
Jan 15, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser
AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new...
Brushing Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe From Unsolicited Packages
It’s an increasingly common surprise: a package shows up at your door with your name and your address…but...
This Week in Scams: Phony AI Ads, Apple Account Takeover Attempts, and a PlayStation Scam
For this week in scams, we have fake AI-generated shopping images that could spoil your holidays, scammers...
How to Spot Charity Scams and Donate Safely this Giving Season
The holidays are the season of giving; unfortunately, it’s also the season when scammers try to cash...
How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams
It usually starts with something small. You’re scrolling TikTok or Instagram, half-paying attention, when a Black Friday...
Venmo 101: Making Safer Payments with the App
As the holiday season ramps up, so do group dinners, shared travel costs, gift exchanges, and all...
Hack the Vote: Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting
We’ve outlined key arguments for and against online, email, and electronic voting systems, to help users at...
How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks
We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still...
Crush that Worm before It Creeps into Your Computer
This guide will take a closer look at how the worm spreads and outline preventive measures to...
This Week in Scams: New Alerts for iPhone and Android Users and a Major Google Crackdown
Welcome back to another This Week in Scams. This week, have attacks that take over Androids and iPhones,...
Helpful Tips for Safe Online Shopping
This guide looks at the methods and warning signs behind online shopping scams, shows you how to...
Smart Ways to Keep Your Social Security Number from Being Cracked
Being familiar with the common paths that take your SSN to the dark web will help you...
