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
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Microsoft Agrees: Home Users Need More than Antivirus Alone
After years of telling users that Microsoft Security Essentials was enough to protect their PCs from security...Is Dropbox Dropping in on Your Shared Files?
The ability to instantly share and interact through online sources has become an expected part of our...Mirror Mirror Online, Who Is the Most Dangerous Celebrity of Them All?
We all do it. We probably all just don’t admit it. Well I admit it—I’ve searched for...Bitcoin Headlines Attract Malware Developers
Bitcoin issues have been front-page news in recent months, especially after its surprising April exchange rate. In the...What Are the Risks of Geo-Location?
Using your mobile’s built-in global positioning system (GPS) functionality allows location-based services (or geo-location) to locate and...Before You Share, Ask Yourself “Is This TMI?”
Social networks and new online services make it easy to share the details of our lives, perhaps...Are You Stressed Out About Passwords? Consider a Simple Option
Used correctly, passwords help keep your personal information safe, and if you’re like me, you probably have...Why it’s Critical to Protect Data on Digital Devices
When devices are lost or hacked and your data is exposed, not only is this a pain...Phishing Scam Targets Walmart.com Online Customers
Late last week, Walmart alerted the public to an email-based scam that used the company’s name (misspelled...Riddle: What’s the One Password You’ll NEVER Forget?
Last week during his keynote speech at the Interop IT conference, PayPal’s Chief Information Security Officer Michael...How Do Your Digital Assets Compare?
My Dad is in his mid 60’s and retired. And the man knows how to live. A...Are you Hackable or Uncrackable? “Password Day” is Today!
Yes, such a day exists and it’s today, May 7th 2013. McAfee is working to make sure...
