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McAfee Labs Threats Report: April 2021

In this edition, we present new findings in our traditional threat statistical categories – as well as our usual malware, sectors, and vectors – imparted in a new, enhanced digital presentation that’s more easily consumed and interpreted.

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Internet Security

Financial Losses from Tax Scams Top $1,000 on Average—and Gen Z is a Growing Target

Tax season is already stressful for many Americans, and to make matters worse, it’s also a golden opportunity for scammers....

Internet Security Family Safety

Protect Your Family From Scams With These 5 Key Online Safety Tips

Scams are big business for cybercriminals, and they’re getting more sophisticated than ever. According to McAfee’s State of the Scamiverse...

Internet Security

Data Shows You’ll Encounter A Deepfake Today—Here’s How To Recognize It

The internet is brimming with content designed to entertain, inform—and sometimes deceive. The latest tool in a cybercriminal’s arsenal? Deepfakes....

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Fake Toll Road Scam Texts are Everywhere. These Cities are The Most Targeted.

Look both ways for a new form of scam that’s on the rise, especially if you live in Dallas, Atlanta,...

Internet Security McAfee Labs

The Dark Side of Clickbait: How Fake Video Links Deliver Malware

Authored By Sakshi Jaiswal  McAfee Labs recently observed a surge in phishing campaigns that use fake viral video links to trick users...

McAfee News

McAfee Named One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—McAfee has been recognized on Forbes’ prestigious list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for...

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The 9 Most Common Social Media Scams—and How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late

Social media connects us to friends, trends, and news in real time—but it also opens the door to scammers looking...

Internet Security

Avoid Being Scammed: How to Identify Fake Emails and Suspicious Links

Typos. Exciting surprises. Urgent Threats.   These are just a few of the tactics scammers use to prey on your emotions...

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How to Spot a Crypto Scam: The Top Red Flags to Watch For

Cryptocurrency offers exciting opportunities—but it’s also a favorite playground for scammers.   With the rapid rise of deepfake technology and deceptive...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Avoid Romance Scams 

It starts with a simple DM on Instagram. It ends with an AI-generated con artist, thousands of dollars lost, and...

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