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.
5 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy
Mar 03, 2022 | 5 MIN READ
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams: Beware of the Pitfalls
With the shopping bonanzas of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes a flurry of deals and offers,...
Do the Benefits of Bitcoin Outweigh the Risks?
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are the future of tomorrow’s digital payment system—or are they? The same benefits that...
Does PC Cleaning Improve Performance?
Cleaning up your PC has several advantages, including the speeding up of your system and safeguarding your...
Make a Hacker’s Job Harder with Two-step Verification
Using identical passwords is convenient for us as users, but it’s also convenient for any hacker trying...
Why Should You be Careful When Using Hotspots or Free Wi-Fi?
The ability to be connected anywhere, anytime is extraordinary, but it also presents a significant security concern....
123456 Is Not an Acceptable Password
A common misconception is that a password only needs to be memorable. Whilst this is a helpful...
Spyware: A Major Identity Theft Threat
Spyware is a type of malicious software that collects information about users without their knowledge. It can...
7 Ways to Clean Up Those Sloppy Digital Habits
You’ve been fortunate over the years — no lost phone, no credit card fraud, no computer viruses....
4 Tips to Protect Your Information During Medical Data Breaches
We put our trust in these healthcare institutions, expecting them to take the necessary steps to store...
Put a PIN on It: Securing Your Mobile Devices
As we increasingly depend on our digital devices to store and transfer personal data and use the...
Medical Care From Home: Telemedicine and Seniors
An online doctor’s visit is known as telemedicine—a way of getting a medical issue diagnosed and treated...
What Makes My Passwords Vulnerable?
Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to our online accounts, be it...
