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.
AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers—and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one
Feb 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
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...
How to Protect Yourself From XLoader Malware
Originally written to infect Windows devices, XLoader is a widespread and inexpensive form of malware that cybercriminals are rewriting...
What is a VPN and Can it Hide My IP Address?
There's a lot of misinformation about Virtual Private Networks, what they do, and the security benefits they...
How to Secure Your Smart Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article will take readers on a tour of a modern-day smart home, detailing common devices that could potentially be...
How to Make Telehealth Safer for a More Convenient Life Online
Adoption of Telehealth services saw a significant rise during the pandemic. Breaches targeting health data rose in...
3 Canadian Real Estate Scams You Should Know About
Scammers and identity thieves are taking advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. In some cases, thieves are selling homes...
5 Ransomware Threats Canadians Need to Know
More online users around the world are affected by ransomware due to ever-increasing online activity and the...
