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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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Family Safety

5 Digitally-Rich Terms to Define, Discuss with Your Kids

Over the years, I’ve been the star of a number of sub-stellar parenting moments. More than once, I found myself...

Family Safety

5 Digital Risks to Help Your Teen Navigate this Summer

S’mores. Sparklers. Snow cones. Sunburns. Fireflies. Remember when summer was simple? Before smartphones and social networks, there was less uploading...

Family Safety

5 Digital Risks That Could Affect Your Kids This New School Year

Starting a new school year is both exciting and stressful for families today. Technology has magnified learning and connection opportunities...

Family Safety

5 Digital Family Values to Embrace to Make the Internet a Better Place

A better internet — one free of bullying, division, hate, and crime — isn’t just an aspiration, it’s truly possible....

Family Safety

5 Destructive Digital Habits You Could Be Teaching Your Kids

One of the coolest things about being a parent is being convinced your child hasn’t heard a word you’ve said...

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5 Cybersecurity Resolutions to Consider for the New Year

2018 is officially here, and you know what that means: a bunch of resolutions that will probably take a back...

Family Safety

5 Cyber Safety Lifehacks for Families (5 Minutes or Less)

Raising a child to be a digitally discerning adult—while trying to slay our own online dragons—seems to take more hours...

Mobile Security

5 Apps To Be Thankful For This Season

If ever there was a time of year to reflect on the little things that make life wonderful, it’s the...

Family Safety

5 (Kind) Reminders for Overly Nosy Parents

Last night I sat next to my teenage son as he played video games. It did not take long before...

Internet Security

40 Years of the Internet – Tips for Staying Safe Online in 2023

Authored by Vonny Gamot  The official 40th birthday of the internet serves as a timely reminder that while it is...

Family Safety

40 Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear

With school back in full swing our house has transitioned almost instantly from long, fun summer days to tighter schedules,...

Family Safety

4 Ways to Help Your Family Combat Cyber Threats in the New Year

No doubt, we have a lot to be hopeful for as we step into the New Year. We’ve adapted, survived,...

Family Safety

4 Ways for Parents to Handle the Facebook Messenger Bug

9 out of 10 children in the U.S. between the ages of six and twelve have access to smart devices....

Mobile Security

4 Viral Apps Risking Your Personal & Smartphone Security

Mobile phones have gone through an incredible transformation since their inception in the 1970s. Now, the sheer number of applications is dizzying, as are their...

Mobile Security

4 Mobile Malware Threats You Can’t Even See

By 2030, experts predict that there will be 5 billion devices connected to 5G.1 For the general population, this connectedness...

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4 Easy Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Cybersecurity

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!   Every October, the National Cybersecurity Alliance selects a theme around which to publish extensive awareness...

Family Safety

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Family Bond this Summer (Without Ditching Your Devices)

My parents recently went through a health crisis that required me to travel to be with them for several weeks....

Family Safety

3 Ways to Restore Self-Esteem & Sense of Privacy to Digital Teens

While kids today are the beneficiaries of amazing technology, there are casualties to growing up digital we can’t deny. We...

Privacy & Identity Protection

3 Tools to Round Out Your Privacy Protection Toolbox

It’s common practice to pull down the window shades at night. Homeowners invest in high fences. You may even cover...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

3 Tips Venmo Users Should Follow to Keep Their Transactions Secure

You’ve probably heard of Venmo, the quick and convenient peer-to-peer mobile payments app. From splitting the check when eating out...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

3 Tips to Protect Yourself From the Office 365 Phishing Scams

Cybercriminals seem to get more and more sophisticated with their attacks, and phishing scams are no different. The McAfee Labs...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

3 Tips to a Holistic Online Security Approach

Cybersecurity is often used as a blanket term to address online safety. Cybersecurity can refer to the software used to protect your...

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3 Tips for Protecting Against the New WhatsApp Bug

Messaging apps are a common form of digital communication these days, with Facebook’s WhatsApp being one of the most popular...

Privacy & Identity Protection

3 Things You [Probably] Do Online Every Day that Jeopardize Your Family’s Privacy

Even though most of us are aware of the potential risks, we continue to journal and archive our daily lives...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security Internet Security

3 Things You Need to Know About Summer Cybersecurity

The summer season is quickly approaching. Users will take to the skies, roads, and oceans to travel throughout the world...

Internet Security

3 Signs You May Be Caught in a Cryptocurrency Romance Scam

Dating in the digital age isn’t easy. Between endless swiping, ghosting, and awkward first messages, finding a real connection can...

Mobile Security Internet Security

3 Reasons to Think Twice About Enabling Location Sharing

Do you remember the days of printing out directions from your desktop? Or the times when passengers were navigation co-pilots...

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