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 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...
Why Do I Need a Password Manager?
In today’s digital age, we know the importance of online privacy and security. However, with an increasing...
How to Spot Dating Scams
For years now, the popularity of online dating has been on the rise—and so have the number...
How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams
It's that time of year again – tax season! Whether you've already filed in the hopes of an early refund...
Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft
It’s time to get those tax forms ready. But as users prepare to file, scammers prepare to take advantage of...
Quizzes and Other Identity Theft Schemes to Avoid on Social Media
Before you take the fun-looking quiz that popped up in your social media feed, think twice. The...
How to Protect Your Financial Data During Tax Season
W-2 phishing scams often involve emails that appear to be from the IRS or another official source,...
