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.
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
Jun 03, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Google Ends Dark Web Report. What That Means and How to Stay Safe
Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Report, the tool that alerted users when their personal information appeared in...
How to Spot a Fake GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Before You Buy
“I thought I was getting a trusted weight-loss medication, but instead, I ended up sick and scammed....
This Week in Scams: Explaining the Fake Amazon Code Surge
This week in scams, the biggest threats showed up as routine security messages, viral consumer “warnings,” and...
New Year Reset: A Quick Guide to Improving Your Digital Hygiene in 2026
Scams didn’t slow down in 2025—and all signs point to the problem getting worse in 2026. While...
This Year in Scams: A 2025 Retrospective, and a Look Ahead at 2026
They came by phone, by text, by email, and they even weaseled their way into people’s love...
How To Spot Health Insurance Scams This Open Enrollment Season
If you’re in the market for insurance right now, keep an eye out for scammers in the...
Why “Strong Passwords” Aren’t Enough Anymore—and What to Do Instead
Imagine a day where you didn’t have to juggle passwords. No more sticky notes. No more notebooks...
This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls
Pets, poisoned AI search results, and a phone call that sounds like it’s coming straight from the...
How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser
AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new...
This Week in Scams: Phony AI Ads, Apple Account Takeover Attempts, and a PlayStation Scam
For this week in scams, we have fake AI-generated shopping images that could spoil your holidays, scammers...
How to Spot Charity Scams and Donate Safely this Giving Season
The holidays are the season of giving; unfortunately, it’s also the season when scammers try to cash...
How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams
It usually starts with something small. You’re scrolling TikTok or Instagram, half-paying attention, when a Black Friday...
