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
Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers
It’s tax time in the United States, and even if you’re pretty sure you did everything right, you’re worried. Did...
How to Check if Someone is Using Your Identity
One of identity theft’s several downsides is how people discover they’ve become a victim in the first...
Lets Have “The Talk” About the Internet: 7 Conversation-Starters for Staying Safer Online
With Safer Internet Day upon us, it’s time to have “The Talk.” The internet talk, that is. What’s the internet...
ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials
You never know when or if a breach will occur, which is why we must take precautions to protect our...
This Data Privacy Day Own Your Privacy, Even On Social Sites
One of the positive trends that we’ve seen in recent years is governments and users pressuring companies...
CES 2021: Highlights From the “Cleanest” Show Yet!
Typically, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gives us a sense of where technology is going in the future. From...
Looking Ahead to 2021: The Things We’ll Carry Forward
Right now, I’m thinking about how my life changed in 2020. Not so much in the sweeping and upending ways....
Best Smart Home Devices for a Connected New Year
Like many of you, I spent a lot of time at home this year, but it came with an unexpected...
Putting Protection to The Test
This year has thrown a lot of challenges at us, and our digital lives were not immune. As millions of...
How to Fight Back Against Vishing and Smishing Attacks
With the advent of technology and the widespread use of mobile phones, scam calls and texts have...
How To Protect Yourself from SMiShing Attacks
SMiShing is a deceptive practice where scammers send fraudulent text messages masquerading as reputable institutions, aiming to...
How Cybercriminals Are Shopping for Personal Data This Black Friday
While the majority of us look forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday for the best deals,...
