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
How Private is WhatsApp Really? Staying Safer While Using the App.
It’s important to note that the only time your communications are encrypted is when they’re in transit....
How To Prevent Ransomware
Ransomware. Even the name sounds scary. When you get down to it, ransomware is one of the...
How to Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams
Ping, it’s a scammer! The sound of an incoming email, text, or direct message has a way...
How To Stop Sharing Private Information Online
When I started my job as Cybermum – over 10 years ago – it was quite common...
How To Spring Clean Your Digital Devices
Whether it’s indeed spring where you are or not, you can give your devices, apps, and online...
How To Prevent Downloading Malicious Software
Malware—the term seems to be at the center of the news every day, with each headline telling...
How To Stop Clickbait
It all feels so harmless. Who isn’t even alittle curious which celebrity is their look-a-like or what...
Could ChatGPT Cause Heartbreak with Online Dating Scams?
Scammers now have new tools to lure people who are looking for love online, by reeling in...
Why You Need to Watch Out When Using Public Wi-Fi
If you’re like most people, you like to stay connected whether you are traveling or just on...
How a Close Relative Lost $100,000 to an Elder Scam
Written by James Schmidt Editor’s Note: We often speak of online scams in our blogs, ones that...
How To Recover Your Identity After It Has Been Stolen
It’s been like this from the start—wherever people shop, do business, or simply gather together, you’ll find...
3 Tools to Round Out Your Privacy Protection Toolbox
It’s common practice to pull down the window shades at night. Homeowners invest in high fences. You...
