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.

How to protect your online privacy?

What is identity theft?

Security

Identify and prevent common online threats like viruses and ransomware.

How Do I Clear a Virus From My Phone?

6 min read

Beware of BRATA: How to Avoid Android Malware Attack

5 min read

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How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Fake Antivirus Software

4 min read

What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes

5 min read

Connected or Compromised? How to Stay Secure While Using Push Notifications

2 min read

What is a Denial-of-Service Attack?

3 min read

What is a Backdoor Threat?

2 min read

What is Browser Hijacking?

2 min read

What is a “Drive-By” Download?

2 min read

Does Windows 10 or 11 Need Antivirus Software?

7 min read

Does an iPhone Need Antivirus Software?

8 min read

How To Bank Smart On Your Smartphone

4 min read

Identity

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

How to Squash the Android/TimpDoor SMiShing Scam

3 min read

How to Avoid Falling for a Fake Ad Scam

2 min read

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8 Ways to Know If Online Stores Are Safe and Legit

6 min read

A Guide to Identity Theft Statistics for 2023

11 min read

5 Ways to Get Victim Assistance for Identity Theft

7 min read

What is Identity Theft?

7 min read

How to report identity theft?

8 min read

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

Online Privacy

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

What is a Computer Virus And How To Deal With Them

9 min read

What Is Your Customer Data Worth?

4 min read

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Can My Phone Be Tracked If Location Services Are Off?

7 min read

6 min read

How to protect your online privacy

5 min read

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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