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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 Keep Cybercriminals Out of Your Accounts

Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle: Cybercriminals have a sweet tooth just like you. But their favorite type of cookie is...

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How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams

Who else loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers.  It’s high time of year for online risks here in the U.S....

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Rise in Deceptive PDF: The Gateway to Malicious Payloads

Authored by Yashvi Shah and Preksha Saxena McAfee Labs has recently observed a significant surge in the distribution of prominent...

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Hybrid Workplace Vulnerabilities: 4 Ways to Promote Online Safety

Over the past year and a half, workers everywhere have gotten used to working from home. They have adopted an...

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GUloader Unmasked: Decrypting the Threat of Malicious SVG Files

Authored by: Vignesh Dhatchanamoorthy In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, staying ahead of malicious actors requires a deep understanding...

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From Military Kid to Product Marketing: My McAfee Journey

Employee Spotlight: Meet Jovohn! From military beginnings to mobile security champion, meet Jovohn, our passionate Product Marketer and MAHC President....

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What is Sora and What Does It Mean for Your Personal Internet Security?

Imagine a tool that can transform text into captivating videos, bridging the gap between imagination and reality by creating videos...

Internet Security

Introducing Social Privacy Manager

If you’re concerned about your privacy on social media, you have plenty of company. Here’s something else you have —...

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McAfee Joins Tech Accord to Combat Use of AI in 2024 Elections

This year marks the world’s biggest election year yet. An estimated four billion voters will head to the polls across...

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How to Know If Your Phone Has Been Hacked

“My phone’s been hacked!” Words you probably don’t want to hear or say. Ever.   Yes, a smartphone can get hacked...

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How to Protect Your Online Privacy

When you open your laptop or your mobile device, what is the first thing you do? Do you head to your...

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Love Bytes – How AI is shaping Modern Love

AI has made the dating scene. In a big way. Nearly one in four Americans say they’ve spiced up their...

Life at McAfee

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Advice and Insights from some of McAfee’s brightest STEM leaders This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, #TeamMcAfee...

Internet Security

France Gets Hit with Its Largest Data Breach Ever — What You Need to Know

Two massive data breaches in France have impacted roughly half the nation’s population. The data of an estimated 33 million...

Family Safety

Valentine’s Alert: Don’t Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account

As with any major holiday or special occasion, Valentine’s Day is unfortunately not immune to scammers looking for an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals. In this article, we spotlight some common Valentine’s Day scams, offer tips on how to protect yourself and navigate this romantic day with confidence and caution.

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How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

Social media is part of our social fabric. So much so that over 56% of the global population are social...

McAfee Labs

MoqHao evolution: New variants start automatically right after installation

Authored by Dexter Shin  MoqHao is a well-known Android malware family associated with the Roaming Mantis threat actor group first...

McAfee Labs

Generative AI: Cross the Stream Where it is Shallowest

The explosive growth of Generative AI has sparked many questions and considerations not just within tech circles, but in mainstream...

Family Safety

A Parent’s Guide to ChatGPT

ChatGPT is, without doubt, the biggest tech story of the year. It’s created debate in schools and universities, made history...

Internet Security

Safer Internet Day: Telling What’s Real from What’s Fake Online

On Safer Internet Day, we ask an important question: how can you tell what’s real and what’s fake online?   There’s...

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How to Beat Robocallers at Their Game

Some scams make a telltale sound—rinnng, rinnng! Yup, the dreaded robocall. But you can beat them at their game.    Maybe it’s a call about renewing...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Spot Fake Art and Deepfakes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way from high-tech labs and Hollywood plots into the hands of the general population....

Internet Security

This Election Season, Be on the Lookout for AI-generated Fake News

It’s that time of year again: election season! You already know what to expect when you flip on the TV....

Internet Security

Was the Fake Joe Biden Robocall Created with AI? 

As voters in the recent New Hampshire primary have found, a fake robocall of President Joe Biden has been making...

Internet Security

Protect What Matters on Data Privacy Day

Imagine a “Privacy Facts” label on the apps, devices, and websites you use. Like a digital version of the “Nutrition...

Internet Security

26 Billion Records Released in “The mother of all breaches”

Security researchers have discovered a massive data breach containing more than 26 billion records — a hacker’s trove of records...

McAfee Labs

From Email to RAT: Deciphering a VB Script-Driven Campaign

Authored by Preksha Saxena and Yashvi Shah McAfee Labs has been tracking a sophisticated VBS campaign characterized by obfuscated Visual...

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