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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

How Cyberbullying Looks In Australia in 2023

There’s no doubt that cyber bullying ranks towards the top of most parents ‘worry list’. As a mum of 4,...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

A Guide to Remove Malware From Your iPhone

Malicious software, or “malware,” refers to any program designed to infect and disrupt computer systems and networks. The risks associated...

Privacy & Identity Protection

How much of your personal info is available online? A simple search could show you plenty.

What you paid for your home, who lives there with you, your age, your children, your driving record, education, occupation,...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need

Personal devices and the information they carry are incredibly valuable to their owners. It is only natural to want to protect...

Life at McAfee

For some, accounting is more than just spreadsheets! Vernon’s McAfee Journey

Vernon has been our Manager of Technical Accounting for more than two years, but that doesn’t mean he’s busy with...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Stay Safe from Phishing Attacks

When you’re online, the world is at your fingertips. You can do amazing things like stream the latest movies while they’re still in theaters! Or...

Internet Security

Ransomware Masquerading as Microsoft Update Targets Home Computers

A new ransomware threat is currently sweeping its way across home computers. And what’s making it extra tricky is that...

Internet Security

Protect yourself from scams this Diwali

It’s Diwali, a time of light, a time of togetherness, and, of course, a time of celebration. Along with Diwali...

Internet Security

What Is Smishing and Vishing, and How Do You Protect Yourself

Smishing and vishing are scams where criminals attempt to get users to click a fraudulent link through a phone text...

Internet Security

What Are Tailgating Attacks and How to Protect Yourself From Them

Whether you’re spending time on the web or working in the office, you want peace of mind knowing that you...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Tell Whether a Website Is Safe or Unsafe

It’s important to know that not all websites are safe to visit. In fact, some sites may contain malicious software...

McAfee Labs

New Malicious Clicker found in apps installed by 20M+ users

Authored by SangRyol Ryu Cybercriminals are always after illegal advertising revenue. As we have previously reported, we have seen many...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Toyota Data Breach Exposes Customer Data – What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Automobile manufacturer Toyota recently announced a data breach that may have exposed the emails of up to 300,000 customers for...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

True Security Requires a Holistic Approach

In the eyes of hackers, scammers, and thieves, your online privacy and identity look like a giant jigsaw puzzle. One...

Privacy & Identity Protection

57 Million Users Compromised in Uber Leak: Protect Your Digital Privacy and Identity

“I’ll just Uber home.”  Who hails a taxi anymore? These days, city streets are full of double-parked sedans with their...

Internet Security

The Seven Main Phishing Lures of Cybercriminals

One of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook is phishing. It first hit the digital scene in 1995, at...

Internet Security

See Yourself in Cyber – Five Quick Ways You Can Quickly Get Safer Online

With “See Yourself in Cyber” as the theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the focus is on you with...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

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...

Internet Security

McAfee Secure VPN: Now with WireGuard for Faster Speeds and Enhanced Stability

McAfee’s Secure VPN now supports the WireGuard protocol, which gives you faster connection speeds plus enhanced stability and security.   WireGuard...

Security News

The Optus Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Optus, one of Australia’s largest telecommunications carriers, reported news of a data breach that may have compromised the information of...

Internet Security

Credit Lock and Credit Freeze: Which Service Is Best for You? Both!

Are you hoping to buy a house or apply for a car, personal, or business loan at some point? A...

Privacy & Identity Protection

All-New Ransomware Coverage Opens Up the Path to Recovery

Our all-new ransomware coverage is now available, ready to help just in case—all backed by expert advice to help you...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How Often Should You Change Your Passwords?

When it comes to passwords, most of us would love nothing more than to set it and forget it. But...

Internet Security

Steer Clear of the “Pay Yourself Scam” That’s Targeting Online Bank Accounts

An old banking scam has a new look. And it’s making the rounds again.  Recently Bank of America alerted its...

Internet Security

Cryptohacking: Is Cryptocurrency Losing Its Credibility?

In the fall of 2021, cryptocurrency value skyrocketed. Ethereum and Bitcoin had their highest values ever, causing a huge stir...

Family Safety

What You Do Now To Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying

I can’t tell you how many times over my 25 years of parenting that I’ve just wanted to wrap my...

Life at McAfee

#WSPD Creating hope through action with The Jordan Legacy

*TW: Mentions Suicide Our passion for protecting people doesn’t stop with online safety. We deeply care for our people, their...

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