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.
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Feb 05, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Boost Your Bluetooth Security: 3 Tips to Prevent KNOB Attacks
Many of us use Bluetooth technology for its convenience and sharing capabilities. Whether you’re using wireless headphones or quickly Airdropping...
The Cerberus Banking Trojan: 3 Tips to Secure Your Financial Data
A new banking trojan has emerged and is going after users’ Android devices. Dubbed Cerberus, this remote access trojan allows...
Be Wary of WhatsApp Messages Offering 1000GB of Free Data
Global messaging giant WhatsApp turned 10 years old this year. It's not unusual for companies to provide loyal customers or...
Capital One Data Breach: How Impacted Users Can Stay More Secure
Capital One is one of the 10 largest banks based on U.S. deposits. As with many big-name brands, cybercriminals see...
Downloaded FaceApp? Here’s How Your Privacy Is Now Affected
If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ve probably seen some people in your feed posting images of themselves looking...
Could a Dropped USB Drive Expose You to Malware?
USB drives seem harmless enough and they’re a convenient way to store, back up, or transfer files...
Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: 3 Tips to Help Protect Your Online Privacy
It's 2019 and technology is becoming more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. With more technology comes greater connectivity. In fact,...
#Verified or Phishing Victim? 3 Tips to Protect Your Instagram Account
If you’re an avid Instagram user, chances are you’ve come across some accounts with a little blue checkmark next to...
Process Reimaging: A Cybercrook’s New Disguise for Malware
As of early 2019, Windows 10 is running on more than 700 million devices, including PCs, tablets, phones, and even...
Can All-in-One Printers Be Hacked? “Hackable?” Sets the Fax Straight
The heyday of fax technology may have been in the 80s, but all-in-one printers found throughout homes...
Stop Discarding Devices Frequently- It’s Risky for Mother Earth And Your Cybersecurity
“Aunty, do you happen to have any waste paper at home? I need them for my Environment...
1.1M Emuparadise Accounts Exposed in Data Breach
If you're an avid gamer or know someone who is, you might be familiar with the retro gaming site Emuparadise....
