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
As Search Engines Blacklist Fewer Sites, Users More Vulnerable to Attack
A new study found that while the number of bot malware infected websites remained steady in Q2 of 2018, search...The VORACLE OpenVPN Attack: What You Need to Know
Many of us know that using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) adds an extra layer of security to our Wi-Fi...How to Protect Your Connected Devices from Common Cyberattacks
When it comes to internet security, we all suffer from a condition known as optimism bias. It’s...Securing Data Together
At McAfee, we value keeping customers at the core of our business. We deeply care about serving...Insights on the Capabilities of Three Politically-Themed Ransomware Campaigns
We all hear politicians’ names week over week – what policies they’re working on, new initiatives they’re implementing for their...Digital Literacy Decoded – Time to Reprise Our Roles as Digital Citizens
Celebrated every year on September 8, this year’s theme for International Literacy Day focused on “Literacy and...A Look Back at the Equifax Data Breach, One Year Later
WannaCry, Petya, and Equifax first come to mind when you think of the most impactful cyber events in recent years,...Seamless Security for the Connected Consumer
Laptops, mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more are all often found in a modern user’s arsenal of...Hackers Tee Up a Ransomware Attack for the PGA Ahead of the 2018 Championship
Fore! That’s not a ball hitting the 9th hole, that’s a ransomware attack. You heard correctly – the PGA (Professional...The Reddit Data Breach: What Consumers Need to Know
With the tagline, “giving you the best of the internet in one place,” Reddit is a popular website designed for...Ransomware Hits Health Care Once Again, 45,000 Patient Records Compromised in Blue Springs Breach
More and more, ransomware attacks are targeting one specific industry – health care. As detailed in our McAfee Labs Threats...Millions of iOS and Android Users Could Be Compromised by Bluetooth Bug
Similar to smartphones and computers, Bluetooth is one of the modern-day pieces of tech that has spread wide and far....
