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.
The Louvre Used Its Own Name as a Password. Here’s What to Learn From It
Nov 05, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
How to Identify the Different Forms of Identity Theft
Identity theft can cause financial losses and damage your credit score. Learn about the types of identity...
How to Help Protect Your Online Privacy
When it comes to protecting your privacy, take a close look at your social media use—because sharing...
What Is Generative AI and How Does It Work?
It’s all anyone can talk about. In classrooms, boardrooms, on the nightly news, and around the dinner...
Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Passwords Secure
How do you manage all those user names and passwords without having a cheat sheet in a...
How Free VPNs Come With a Price
A personal VPN is simply a piece of software that can establish a secure tunnel over the internet, offering you...
How to Protect Yourself From a Spear Phishing Scam
As the name implies, spear phishing attacks are highly targeted scams. They often occur in professional settings,...
Artificial Imposters—Cybercriminals Turn to AI Voice Cloning for a New Breed of Scam
Three seconds of audio is all it takes. Cybercriminals have taken up newly forged artificial intelligence (AI)...
How to Report Identity Theft to Social Security
With a Social Security Number (SSN), a thief can unlock everything from credit history and credit line...
Why Do I Need a Password Manager?
In today’s digital age, we know the importance of online privacy and security. However, with an increasing...
How to Spot Dating Scams
For years now, the popularity of online dating has been on the rise—and so have the number...
How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams
It's that time of year again – tax season! Whether you've already filed in the hopes of an early refund...
Quizzes and Other Identity Theft Schemes to Avoid on Social Media
Before you take the fun-looking quiz that popped up in your social media feed, think twice. The...
