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.
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Feb 05, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Venmo 101: Making Safer Payments with the App
As the holiday season ramps up, so do group dinners, shared travel costs, gift exchanges, and all...
Hack the Vote: Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting
We’ve outlined key arguments for and against online, email, and electronic voting systems, to help users at...
How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks
We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still...
Crush that Worm before It Creeps into Your Computer
This guide will take a closer look at how the worm spreads and outline preventive measures to...
This Week in Scams: New Alerts for iPhone and Android Users and a Major Google Crackdown
Welcome back to another This Week in Scams. This week, have attacks that take over Androids and iPhones,...
Helpful Tips for Safe Online Shopping
This guide looks at the methods and warning signs behind online shopping scams, shows you how to...
Smart Ways to Keep Your Social Security Number from Being Cracked
Being familiar with the common paths that take your SSN to the dark web will help you...
Essential Tips to Avoid ATM Skimming
In this guide, we will delve into some of the security threats around ATMs, with a focus...
Celebrate Data Privacy Day by Applying These Best Practices
The National Cyber Security Alliance established Data Privacy Day, an annual awareness event observed every January 28th...
Stop Fake Antivirus Popups on Your Mac
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at how you become a target for these fake...
Verify Secure Wireless Networks to Prevent Identity Theft
Wireless internet is amazing and convenient. Sadly, unsecured, unprotected wireless is everywhere. When a device connects to...
Does PC Cleaning Improve Performance?
Cleaning up your PC has several advantages, including the speeding up of your system and safeguarding your...
