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.

W32/Autorun Worm: A Nasty Bug for Your Computer
What do you think of when you hear the word “malware”? Most people think of the general...
10 Tips to Safe Online Shopping
How times have changed. I can remember when Christmas didn’t start until after Thanksgiving—not before Halloween as...
Hack the Vote: Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting
After 17 months and billions in campaign spending, it was up to the scores of American people...
Actress Sofia Vergara’s Personal Photos Hacked or Stolen Via Mobile
In my line of work I get emails such as this one: “Hi Robert, I’m not sure...
Worried About All Those App Permissions and Your Privacy? McAfee and Verizon Have an App for That!
Listen up, Android users! As Robert Siciliano mentioned in one of his recent blogs, the Android OS...
No Surprise – Ransomware On the Rise
McAfee’s latest Threats Report shows a 1.5 million increase in malware since last quarter. 2012 is in...
What Are The Risks Of A Lost Or Stolen Mobile Device?
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you lost your mobile phone? These days we...
Yahoo! Hacked: 15 Tips To Better Password Security
In light of the Yahoo Voices hack where 450,000 passwords have been compromised, it’s time again to...
On July 9th Millions May Lose Access To Internet
As reported in March, the FBI has uncovered a network of rogue DNS servers and has taken...
‘Flame’ Has Been Lit in Cyberspace – What Consumers Should Know
This week, a new complex malware, known as Flame or Skywyper, was uncovered and has reportedly affected...
How Do I Protect Myself When Using Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is everywhere. Whether you travel for business or simply need Internet access while out and about,...
Social Networking Security Awareness
One in five online consumers has been a victim of cybercrime in the past two years. Social...
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