Learn about online safety with McAfee

    The confidence that comes with online safety starts with knowing how to keep you and your loved ones secure. Below you’ll find everything you need to enjoy a safer life online.

    What is a VPN?
    How to protect your online privacy?
    What is identity theft?

    Security

    Identify and prevent common online threats like viruses and ransomware.

    BASICS

    What is Antivirus?

    4 min read

    BASICS

    What is malware?

    4 min read

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    What is ransomware and how do I prevent it?

    5 min read

    What is a firewall?

    3 min read

    What is spyware and how do I prevent it?

    4 min read

    How to remove a virus from an iPhone

    6 min read

    How to recognize a phishing email

    8 min read

    Does my phone have a virus?

    6 min read

    What is a computer virus?

    8 min read

    Do Macs need antivirus?

    10 min read

    Identity

    Discover what makes up your identity online and ways to stay safer.

    BASICS

    What is Identity Theft?

    7 min read

    BASICS

    How to report identity theft?

    8 min read

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    How to protect yourself from identity theft after a data breach

    6 min read

    5 common types of identity theft

    11 min read

    10 ways to protect your identity

    10 min read

    9 ways to determine if your identity has been stolen

    8 min read

    What to do if your Identity has been stolen

    9 min read

    What is the dark web?

    13 min read

    How to report an online scam

    5 min read

    Online Privacy

    Use powerful tools that can protect the privacy of your online connection.

    BASICS

    What is a VPN?

    6 min read

    BASICS

    How to protect your online privacy

    5 min read

    Explore More

    What is data encryption and why is it important?

    2 min read

    Do I need to hide my IP address?

    4 min read

    How to protect your privacy from tracking apps?

    4 min read

    How to keep your smartphone from getting hacked

    5 min read

    How to stop sharing your location information?

    3 min read

    How to secure your private data in your everyday life

    8 min read

    How to protect your webcam

    3 min read

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