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.
Chick-fil-A Data Breach Explained: What Customers Need to Know
Jul 24, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
New Malware Targeting Minecraft Infects 2K Daily, and Teens are Becoming Attackers
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...
Game Over: WeedHack – The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns
If you or your child plays Minecraft, here's what you need to know about a large-scale malware campaign McAfee Labs...
Are Your World Cup Tickets Legit? 40% of Fans May Risk Unofficial Sellers
World Cup 2026 demand is surging, but so are scams. McAfee research shows many fans still take risks when buying...
Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a...
Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security
Windows PCs and Macs include built-in security features. Learn how McAfee+ Advanced adds scam protection, identity monitoring, privacy tools, and...
5 Scams to Watch for This Memorial Day Weekend
Heading out for Memorial Day weekend? Scammers are getting ready too. From fake travel alerts to QR code traps, here...
1 in 3 Targeted by Travel Scams and Rising Costs are Making it Worse
New McAfee research finds 1 in 3 travelers encounter scams as rising costs drive riskier decisions. Learn the biggest travel...
How to Spot Fake Court Texts and Celebrity Deepfake Ads: This Week in Scams
That fake court notice text with a QR code is still circulating months later, and a new report how scammers...
Sinkholing CountLoader: Insights into Its Recent Campaign
Authored by Harshil Patel and Sakshi Jaiswal McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a large scale CountLoader campaign that uses multiple layers of...
The New Grad’s Guide to Job and Recruitment Scams
Graduation season should be about launching your career, not dodging scams. But for many new grads, the...
How to Protect Yourself After the Canvas Education Data Breach + Fake Amazon Recall Texts
A cyberattack on Canvas just exposed data from millions of students, and fake Amazon recall texts are hitting phones nationwide....
Now Available: Use ChatGPT with McAfee to Spot Scams Faster
Use ChatGPT with McAfee to check suspicious links, messages, and screenshots in seconds. Learn how this new integration helps you...
