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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The Past, Present, and Future of Password Security
In simpler times, passwords broke down physical barriers – they allowed people into secret gatherings, opened safes,...World Password Day – Stop Worrying, Start Using A Password Manager
“Open Sesame”! Most of us have grown up hearing these magic words, the secret password, that know...Does Your Family Need a VPN? Here are 3 Reasons it May Be Time
Does your family need a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? Here's how to secure your family's personal information when you are...Open Sesame: Hotel Rooms at Risk of Serious Room Key Hack
No one is a big fan of intruders, let alone being disturbed while you’re on vacation. This...Game Over! Malicious Minecraft Character Skins Infect Over 50,000 Accounts
Video games allow users to become a whole new persona, to experience imaginary worlds, and live out...You vs. the Internet: 5 Hands-On Ways to Begin Safeguarding Your Family’s Privacy
Privacy online is a very big deal. Here's how to manage your family’s technology (and privacy) like a boss. Read...Casino’s High-Roller Database Compromised by a Single IoT Thermometer
It’s no secret that IoT devices have caused some issues with security in the past. They’ve been...Service Provider [24]7.ai Breached, Leaked Customer Data from Delta Airlines, Sears, Kmart
A huge part of modern-day customer service is the chat functionality, which allows customers to converse easily...DNS – the Blind Spot in Your Security Ecosystem
It’s 10 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, and the company’s IT hero sits at her desk… “Firewall…...Is your password up to snuff?
Everything from social media to banking is protected by a password. But what happens when an expert...MyFitnessPal, Panera Bread, Saks Fifth Avenue: What to Know About the Recent Data Breaches
This blog has been updated as of 4/4. Practically everything has become digitized in 2018. We’ve developed...#DeleteFacebook: Do You Really Need To?
Will you or won't you? It's up to you. But if you find you just can't #deleteFacebook, our Cybermum has...
