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
Suntan, Sunglasses, Suitcases… and Devices! Indians Find It Hard to Unplug on Vacations
I was showing a friend around Kolkata when we noted several tourists (very evident because of their...10 Pro-Active Ways to Dodge the Traps of Identity Thieves
Identity theft hits hard. Here are 10 ways to shore up your personal information online and avoid digital danger zones.Protecting Your Personal Identity During Holidays
December is finally upon us, which means the holidays are coming. While we’ll all be thinking about...How to Keep Your Data & Devices Safe While Traveling
Whether you are traveling for the holidays, summer break, or for business, there are steps you can...Massive Security Flaw for High Sierra Macs Emerges
When it comes to cybersecurity, we’ve seen our fair share of device flaws. Sometimes, hackers leverage these...How IoT is revolutionising the world of sport
This blog post was written by Nick Viney. When we think about the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT)...The Uber Data Breach: What Consumers Need to Know
Ride-sharing apps are one of the most successful innovations of the modern digital age. Practically everyone who...Top Tips For Securing Your Devices
By now most of us know how important it is to protect our computers and smartphones from...A Cybersecurity Carol: Key Takeaways From This Year’s Most Hackable Holiday Gifts
A classic holiday story is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, which tells the tale of how...Why Social Engineering is a Scammer’s Secret Weapon
Criminals and scammers love to trick, deceive and manipulate their victims into handing over sensitive information, and...Marcher Malware Uses Both Credential and Credit Card Phishing to Steal Financial Data
Actors turned models turned singers — pretty much the definition of a “triple threat” in the entertainment...Massive Malaysian Data Breach Compromises Over 46 Million Phone Numbers
There are data breaches that impact an entire customer group, or even a certain state. And then...
