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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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How to Recognize an Online Scammer

Online scams are evolving faster than ever, with cybercriminals using AI, deepfake technology, and social engineering to trick unsuspecting users....

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How to Protect Yourself from March Madness Scams

It’s the month of top seeds, big upsets, and Cinderella runs by the underdogs. With March Madness basketball cranking up,...

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Look Before You Leap: Imposter DeepSeek Software Seek Gullible Users

Authored by Aayush Tyagi and M, Mohanasundaram  *Bold = Term Defined in Appendix In this blog, we discuss how malware...

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Bogus ‘DeepSeek’ AI Installers Are Infecting Devices with Malware, Research Finds

In a digital landscape hungry for the next big thing in Artificial Intelligence, a new contender called DeepSeek recently burst...

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

Typos. Too-good-to-be-true offers. Urgent warnings. Scammers are getting smarter—and more convincing. New research from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals...

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How to Protect Your Financial Data During Tax Season

W-2 phishing scams often involve emails that appear to be from the IRS or another official source, requesting personal information. The goal is to trick the recipient into revealing confidential data, such as social security numbers and financial information, which the perpetrator can then use for fraudulent purposes.

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft

Tax season isn’t just busy for taxpayers—it’s prime time for scammers, too. As you gather your W-2s, 1099s, and other...

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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....

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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...

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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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