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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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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...

Internet Security

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...

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....

Internet Security McAfee Labs

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...

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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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