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.
How to Protect Your Online Privacy
Feb 19, 2024 | 5 MIN READ
How to browse privately with a VPN
Many believe that by going incognito, our private browsing data would remain private. However, what the browser...
It’s Data Privacy Day: Here’s How to Stay Protected in 2023
Although we live in an increasingly connected world, most of us give little thought to data privacy...
How to Spot Phishing Lures During The Holiday Season
Let’s unwrap the top four phishing scams that users should beware of while making online purchases this...
Social Engineering: Tis the Season for Tricky Hackers
With the holidays on the horizon, spirits are high—and it’s those same high spirits that hackers want...
How to Live a Digital Life Free of Spyware
What would happen if a thief knew where you lived and watched your every move? It’s likely...
What Do Social Media Companies Know About You?
What do social media companies really know about you? It’s a fair question. And the quick answer...
Don’t Let Old Accounts Haunt You: How to Maintain Your Digital Graveyard
The digital landscape has drastically changed over the past few years and will continue to change well...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Taking Charge of Your Safety Online
When it comes to crime, what do people worry about most? Having their car stolen? A break-in...
How Fraudsters Are Fooling Users With This Proof of Vaccination Phishing Scam
According to the Washington Post, pandemic-related email scams are on the rise, especially with the delta variant surging....
Uber Data Breach and How to Protect Your Info
Read the latest on the Uber data breach and protecting yourself from data breaches. View the quick...
T-Mobile’s data breach exposes the personal data of 40 million
T-Mobile, the popular US mobile phone service provider, recently confirmed a data breach affecting 7.8 million current customers and 40 million records from past...
Chipotle’s Marketing Account Hacked: Protect Yourself From Phishing Lures
According to Bleeping Computer, Chipotle’s email vendor Mailgun was recently breached, which allowed hackers to take over...
