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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Identity Theft
The more you know about identity theft, the better prepared you will be to prevent it from...
How To Protect Your Vote During Election
The 2020 U.S. presidential primaries are right around the corner. As people gear up to cast their ballots for party...
Security Lessons From 2019’s Biggest Data Breaches
2019 already feels like it’s worlds away, but the data breaches many consumers faced last year are likely to have...
Take Action This Data Privacy Day
This Data Privacy Day, we have the perfect opportunity to own our privacy by taking the time...
What Is the CurveBall Bug? Here’s What You Need to Know
There's a new Microsoft vulnerability named CurveBall, which impacts the components that handle the encryption and decryption mechanisms in the Windows OS. Our blog details the bug.
Don’t RSVP to This Holiday Party: Protect Yourself From the Emotet Trojan
The holiday season is officially among us. From last-minute holiday shopping to attending countless parties, this time of year keeps...
Here’s How the California Consumer Privacy Act Will Affect You
Then last June, California responded with its own bill called the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This bill, which goes...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Data Privacy in 2020
The end of 2019 is rapidly approaching, and with the coming of a new year comes the perfect opportunity to...
Beat Black Friday Scammers: Secure Your Online Purchases From Fake Payment Processors
They see you when you’re shopping, they know when you click "pay" – cybercriminals, that is. With Black Friday and...
2.2 Million Users Affected By Latest Data Exposure: 4 Tips to Stay Secure
The digitalization of data allows it to move effortlessly and be accessed from devices and places around the world within...
Are Smart Padlocks Secure Enough to Protect Your Packages?
“Hackable?” host Geoff Siskind likes to shop online. A lot. What he doesn’t like is how often...
What You Need to Know About the Google Chrome Vulnerabilities
While you might have been preoccupied with ghosts and goblins on Halloween night, a different kind of spook began haunting...
