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.
Introducing Scam Stories: A McAfee Campaign to End Scam Stigma
May 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
What is the Cloud?
You’ve probably heard of people storing information in “the cloud,” but what does that really mean, and...What is Shoulder Surfing?
The next time you’re in a public place and glued to your smartphone or tablet — whether...What is Spam?
Everyone’s heard of spam as it pertains to emails. Spam isn’t necessarily a malicious message designed to...Importance of Renewing Your Security Software on a Regular Basis – Part II
Let’s start by refreshing all that we discovered in my previous blog, where I was telling Reena...What is a Virus?
Have you ever had the chicken pox? This common childhood illness has another name—the varicella zoster virus....Bartallex Renews Strain of Macro Malware
In recent weeks, McAfee Labs has seen a rise in the W97MDownloader malware, which comes with a...To Realize a Better Healthcare System, The IOTs Needs to be Secured
The adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” has, according to The Washington Post, been...What is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)?
Whether you’re an animal person or not, you have to admit that puppies are pretty darn cute....Five Ways the Internet of Things Can Put Your Security at Risk
Sometimes a new technology comes along that’s so promising, so revolutionary, that, over time, future citizens consider...Hacking the Human OS: A Report on Social Engineering
Why are data breaches so commonplace? Whether the attacks are against the energy sector as reported July...What is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT)?
Ever felt like your computer was possessed? Or that you aren’t the only one using your tablet?...How Password Managers are Saving the Day
As I get older, I am convinced that my memory is fading. Whether it’s names, places or...
