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 Tell The Difference Between Identity Fraud and Identity Theft?
What’s the difference between identity fraud and identity theft? Well, it’s subtle, so much so that it’s...
Can Thieves Steal Identities With Only a Name and Address?
Can thieves steal identities with only a name and address? In short, the answer is “no.” However,...
How to Spot, and Prevent, the Tax Scams That Target Elders
How to Spot, and Prevent, the Tax Scams That Target Elders Elder scams cost seniors in the...
How to Stay Safe When Paying Your Taxes to the IRS
Who else loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers. It’s high time of year for online risks here...
The What, Why, and How of AI and Threat Detection
The nature of online threats is ever-changing, making it difficult for antiquated threat detection systems to monitor...
How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft After a Data Breach
You read the headline in the news or receive an email from a company you do business...
How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams
Who else loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers. It’s high time of year for online risks here...
How to Spot Phishing Emails and Scams
There are plenty of phish in the sea. Millions of bogus phishing emails land in millions of...
How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts
Now’s a fine time to give your social media settings and habits a closer look, all so...
How to Spot Fake Art and Deepfakes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way from high-tech labs and Hollywood plots into the hands of...
123456 Is Not an Acceptable Password
A common misconception is that a password only needs to be memorable. Whilst this is a helpful...
How to Protect Your Social Media Passwords from Hacks and Attacks
What does a hacker want with your social media account? Plenty. Hackers hijack social media accounts for...
