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 Do I Protect Myself When Using Wi-Fi?
How do you protect yourself when you use public Wi-Fi on your phone? For the 40% of...
Does Antivirus Software Slow You Down?
Security software slows down my PC’, is often heard when talking about malware protection. While this may...
Do You Share Passwords with Friends and Family?
A text pops up on your phone. It’s your pal, and the text says, “What’s the password...
How a VPN Can Make Your Time Online More Private and Secure
What is a VPN (virtual private network)? And how can it make your time online more secure—and...
Does PC Cleaning Improve Performance?
Cleaning up your PC has several advantages, including the speeding up of your system and safeguarding your...
How to Identify the Different Forms of Identity Theft
Identity theft can cause financial losses and damage your credit score. Learn about the types of identity...
How to Help Protect Your Online Privacy
When it comes to protecting your privacy, take a close look at your social media use—because sharing...
What Is Generative AI and How Does It Work?
It’s all anyone can talk about. In classrooms, boardrooms, on the nightly news, and around the dinner...
Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Passwords Secure
How do you manage all those user names and passwords without having a cheat sheet in a...
How Free VPNs Come With a Price
A personal VPN is simply a piece of software that can establish a secure tunnel over the internet, offering you...
How to Protect Yourself From a Spear Phishing Scam
As the name implies, spear phishing attacks are highly targeted scams. They often occur in professional settings,...
How to Report Identity Theft to Social Security
With a Social Security Number (SSN), a thief can unlock everything from credit history and credit line...
