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
Black Friday and Holiday Shopping Dangers
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. As a kid, I remember hearing about the horror stories...Keep Your Computer Close: PoisonTap Can Unlock It Almost Instantly
It’s never a good idea to leave your computer unattended. Since it carries mounds of valuable data,...The Holiday Season is Here, Spreading Hackable Gifts Wide and Near
We’re releasing our Most Hackable Gifts list to remind you that smart gadgets are at risk of cybersecurity shenanigans, and...How a Single Password Triggered the Business Insider Breach
One of the biggest names in business publication, Business Insider, came under siege this week. The attack was yet another...How an Online Prank Had Countless Phones Dialing 911
An Arizona teen tweeted out a link that ended up forcing mobile phones into continuously dialing 911.How Valuable Is Your Health Care Data?
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. Health care is a hot topic in security right now....Unsecured IoT Devices Behind Last Week’s DDoS Attack, More Likely to Come
Cybercriminals used an army of infected IoT devices, then constructed one of the largest DDoS attacks in recent history.Major Websites Twitter, Spotify, Netflix Shut Down by DDoS Attack
We’re no strangers to Armageddon-scenario movies, but today a real disaster hit the internet. Using brute-force tactics...Leading E-Commerce Platform Magento Cracked by Cybercriminals
There’s a modern joy we’re all too familiar with. We’ve all made an online purchase while reclining...Everyone Loves Selfies, Including Malware!
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. I was talking with some of my coworkers the other...How Do I Live Safe?
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. You may have seen #HowILiveSafe floating around on Twitter. We...How USB Drives Were Recently Used to Hand-Deliver Malware
The NYT reports of a USB-borne attack which purports to offer victims deals on Netflix and other streaming services. In...
