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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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Internet Security

Cold Wallets, Hot Wallets: The Basics of Storing Your Crypto Securely

If you’re thinking about crypto, one of the first things you’ll want to do is get yourself a good wallet.  ...

Internet Security

Lock Down & Level Up: Protect Your Online Gaming from Hackers

As a gamer, you love the stuff you’ve racked up over the years—that rare Fortnite skin from six seasons ago,...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Block Emails

With regular marketing emails from brands, businesses, and subscription services, our email accounts are more cluttered than ever. The number...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Generate a Strong Password

Have you seen that small pop-up on your phone or laptop that says your password has been compromised?  Simple and...

How To Guides and Tutorials

Best Ways to Check for a Trojan on Your PC

The internet has changed our lives in more ways than we can count. These days, anything we desire — whether...

How To Guides and Tutorials

What’s the Meaning of VPN? VPN Defined

A virtual private network (VPN) is a tool that enables users to protect their privacy while using an internet connection....

McAfee Labs

Scammers are Exploiting Ukraine Donations

Authored by Vallabh Chole and Oliver Devane Scammers are very quick at reacting to current events, so they can generate...

McAfee News

White House Announces Possible Rise in Cyberattacks—What You Can Do to Stay Safe

The White House recently reissued a warning to American businesses in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions the U.S. has...

Internet Security

It’s World Backup Day! Here’s How You Can Preserve Your Files

Let’s play a game. Go to the Photos app on your phone and look at the total number of videos...

Life at McAfee

Why I’m Proud to Protect

At McAfee, we’re proud to protect. It’s part of our DNA. We’re all dedicated to keeping the world safe from...

Family Safety

A Parent’s Guide to TikTok

Finding someone who hasn’t heard of TikTok in 2022 would be quite the achievement. As one of the most popular...

Family Safety

Helping Mom & Dad: Family Video Chats

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get...

Internet Security

The Big Reason Why You Should Update Your Browser (and How to Do It)

The humble internet browser. Dutifully taking you the places you want to go online, whether that’s the bank, the store,...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Identity Protection Service: The Best Solution to a Growing Problem

I’m about to tell you an extraordinary fact about cybercrime. Some of the most significant data breaches in internet history...

Internet Security

What Is a Crypto Wallet and How to Keep Your Wallet Secure?

A-list celebrities and social media influencers are now adding their voices to the roar of other cryptocurrency fans asking you...

Family Safety

Helping Mom & Dad: Online Doctor Visits and Telemedicine

Whether it’s for routine care, a prescription refill, or a simple follow-up, online doctor visits offer tremendous benefits in terms...

McAfee Labs

Imposter Netflix Chrome Extension Dupes 100k Users

Authored by Oliver Devane, Vallabh Chole, and Aayush Tyagi  McAfee has recently observed several malicious Chrome Extensions which, once installed,...

Internet Security

The IRS “Dirty Dozen” – Top Tax Season Scams to Steer Clear of This Year

Who loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers.   Emotions can run high during tax time. Even if you’re pretty sure you...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Stay Safe from Ransomware Attacks

What is Ransomware? Over the past year, you may have seen the term ransomware popping up frequently. There’s good reason...

Life at McAfee

McAfee Teammates Share How They’ll Help #BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day serves as an important reminder that each and every one of us plays a role in recognizing...

Family Safety

Kids Back To School – The Perfect Time to Audit Your Family’s Online Safety

When Aussie school opened their doors this year, the lifespan of parents around the country drastically improved. The combination of...

Family Safety

Helping Mom & Dad: Online Banking

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get...

Privacy & Identity Protection

The Wearable Future Is Hackable. Here’s What You Need To Know

Quick mental math challenge: How many Apple Watches can you buy with $118 billion dollars? If you guessed around 296...

McAfee Labs

Why Am I Getting All These Notifications on my Phone?

Learn more about the Chrome notifications on Android mobile devices such as phones and tablets, and how McAfee Mobile Security protects users from malicious sites leveraging these notifications.

Mobile Security McAfee News

McAfee 2022 Consumer Mobile Threat Report

We’re excited to bring you the latest edition of the McAfee 2022 Consumer Mobile Threat Report. After all, when you...

McAfee News Family Safety

A Look Beyond Their Lock Screens: The Mobile Activity of Tweens and Teens

While our tweens and tweens seem to grow into adults right before our eyes, their mobile usage matures into adulthood...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Prevent Doxxing and How You Can Lock Down Your Data

Have you ever been online and replied to a comment or post? Maybe it was on Reddit or on an...

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