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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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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with McAfee’s African Heritage Community

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King diligently dedicated his life to...

Internet Security

No, Taylor Swift Won’t Send You a Free Dutch Oven — The New AI Cloning Scam

Taylor Swift wants plenty of good things for her fans — but a free Dutch oven isn’t one of them.  ...

Internet Security

New Year, New Tech at CES — The Latest Protection for the Latest Tech

New year, new tech. That’s what hits the floor at the CES show each January in Las Vegas. Whether it’s...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Stay Safe in the Age of AI

We’ve seen how AI can create — and how it can transform our lives. What gets talked about less is...

Internet Security

6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 – Staying Ahead of the Latest Hacks and Attacks

AI and major elections, deepfakes and the Olympics — they all feature prominently in our cybersecurity predictions for 2024. That’s...

Mobile Security McAfee Labs

Stealth Backdoor “Android/Xamalicious” Actively Infecting Devices

Authored by Fernando Ruiz  McAfee Mobile Research Team identified an Android backdoor implemented with Xamarin, an open-source framework that allows...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

How to Protect Yourself from QR Code Scams

Imagine paying $16,000 to park your car in a lot for a couple of hours. That’s what happened to one...

McAfee Labs

Shielding Against Android Phishing in Indian Banking

Authored by Neil Tyagi and Fernando Ruiz In a digitally evolving world, the convenience of banking through mobile applications has...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

How to Raise Responsible Digital Citizens

‘So, what is the ultimate goal of all of our parenting?’ When I asked this question to a group of...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Protect Your Kids From Inappropriate Online Content

Inquisitive, curious and fiercely independent. These are the three words that come to mind when I remember my boys as...

Internet Security

Deepfake Defense: Your 8-Step Shield Against Digital Deceit

A disturbing story out of western Spain spotlights challenges of technological evolution. Unwitting children and teenagers were victims of users...

Internet Security

Safer AI: Four Questions Shaping Our Digital Future

Depending on the day’s most popular headlines, AI is either a panacea or the ultimate harbinger of doom. We could...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

What Is Credential Phishing?

You guard the keys to your home closely, right? They have their own special spot in your bag or in...

Security News

User Data from 23andMe Leaked Online – What Users Should Do, and the Rest of Us Too

In October, a hacker claimed to have hijacked profile information of “millions” of users from the popular genetic testing site...

Mobile Security Internet Security

Do I Really Need to be on Snapchat to be a Good Digital Parent?

If you had to count the number of social media platforms your teen uses, I wonder what the score would...

Mobile Security Internet Security

Is That Delivery Text Real or Fake? How to Shop and Ship Safely this Season

With the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping comes a rush of another kind. Millions of fake delivery...

McAfee Labs

PDF Phishing: Beyond the Bait

By Lakshya Mathur & Yashvi Shah  Phishing attackers aim to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information for financial gain, credential...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Help Your Teens Stay Safe When They Start Dating Online

In the 80’s, train stations and church groups were the key places to meet boys. And despite the fact I...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Shop Safely This Holiday Season

Yes, there is a Cyber Grinch. In fact, you’ll find evidence of an entire host of grinches online — the...

McAfee Labs

Beneath the Surface: How Hackers Turn NetSupport Against Users

NetSupport malware variants have been a persistent threat, demonstrating adaptability and evolving infection techniques. In this technical analysis, we delve...

Internet Security

Sextortion – What Every Parent Needs To Know

Imagine this. You’re 15, feeling unsure about yourself in the world, possibly even a little lonely. One day, a pretty...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Protect Kids From Harmful Online Content

November 20 is World Children’s Day, a day that celebrates “international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.”...

Internet Security

The Benefits of Protection – How Organizations Gain from Digital Wellness

This is the final in a series of three articles covering digital wellness programs in the workplace. Here we explore...

Mobile Security McAfee Labs

Fake Android and iOS apps steal SMS and contacts in South Korea

Authored by Dexter Shin Most people have smartphones these days which can be used to easily search for various topics...

Mobile Security Internet Security

Scam Texts Are More Painful Than Getting a Root Canal

Sick and tired of scam messages? So are the 54% of Americans who said they’d rather get a root canal...

Internet Security

The Benefits of Protection – Why Employees Place a High Value on Digital Wellness

In workplaces around the world, employees agree — they feel strongly about online protection.  Our joint research with Statista puts...

Internet Security

What Are the Risks of Clicking on Malicious Links?

A simple click of a link can’t cause any trouble, right? Wrong.  It doesn’t matter if you quickly close out...

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