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.
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams
Mar 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
New VPNFilter Malware Contains Kill Switch, Infects Over 500,000 Devices
Routers are the driving force behind a lot of our modern-day internet use. They power our Wi-Fi,...
Why You Need To Know About “Cryptojacking”
As the value and quantity of digital currencies have rocketed, so too have the risks. In fact,...
Privacy Awareness Week-Are We Responsible for Our Data Breach?
“The best match for me,” announced my daughter one Sunday morning sometime back, “is a Scorpio.” “Oh...
Sensitive Data on 3 Million Facebook Users Potentially Exposed by Suspended App
From Facebook to Twitter and now back to Facebook – the past few months have seen some...
Get Your Online Privacy Under Control
This Privacy Awareness Week, check how well you're controlling your online privacy. Need to do better but don't know how?...
The Past, Present, and Future of Password Security
In simpler times, passwords broke down physical barriers – they allowed people into secret gatherings, opened safes,...
World Password Day – Stop Worrying, Start Using A Password Manager
“Open Sesame”! Most of us have grown up hearing these magic words, the secret password, that know...
Does Your Family Need a VPN? Here are 3 Reasons it May Be Time
Does your family need a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? Here's how to secure your family's personal information when you are...
Open Sesame: Hotel Rooms at Risk of Serious Room Key Hack
No one is a big fan of intruders, let alone being disturbed while you’re on vacation. This...
Game Over! Malicious Minecraft Character Skins Infect Over 50,000 Accounts
Video games allow users to become a whole new persona, to experience imaginary worlds, and live out...
You vs. the Internet: 5 Hands-On Ways to Begin Safeguarding Your Family’s Privacy
Privacy online is a very big deal. Here's how to manage your family’s technology (and privacy) like a boss. Read...
Casino’s High-Roller Database Compromised by a Single IoT Thermometer
It’s no secret that IoT devices have caused some issues with security in the past. They’ve been...
