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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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Clever Billing Fraud Applications on Google Play: Etinu

Authored by: Sang Ryol Ryu and Chanung Pak A new wave of fraudulent apps has made its way to the...

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McAfee VP Shares His Four Pledges for a Healthier Lifestyle

After experiencing a health scare that changed his life, VP of Technology Services, Paul, vowed to make incremental changes by...

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McAfee Awarded “Cybersecurity Excellence Awards”

In a year where people relied on their digital lives more than ever before and a dramatic uptick in attacks quickly followed, McAfee’s protection stood strong.  We’re proud to...

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Why Coin Miners Go Bad & How to Protect Your Tech When They Do

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are flocking to the Wild West of Bitcoin and Monero to cash in on the recent gold rush. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value is...

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McAfee Labs Report Reveals Latest COVID-19 Threats and Malware Surges

The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team today published the McAfee Labs Threats Report: April 2021. In this edition, we present...

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BRATA Keeps Sneaking into Google Play, Now Targeting USA and Spain

Recently, the McAfee Mobile Research Team uncovered several new variants of the Android malware family BRATA being distributed in Google...

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What Is a Trojan?

You may vaguely remember reading Virgil’s epic poem “Aeneid” back when you were in school. The story of Odysseus and...

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What Is a Password Manager?

Many of us rely on passwords to secure our digital devices and online accounts, from our personal computers and mobile...

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How to Quickly Remove Malware From an iPhone

For the most part, iPhones are well-protected devices — but they aren’t immune to malware attacks. These attacks range from...

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McAfee ATR Threat Report: A Quick Primer on Cuba Ransomware

Executive Summary  Cuba ransomware is an older ransomware, that has recently undergone some development. The actors have incorporated the leaking of victim data to increase its impact...

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McAfee Defender’s Blog: Cuba Ransomware Campaign

Cuba Ransomware Overview Over the past year, we have seen ransomware attackers change the way they have responded to organizations...

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Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment 

Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment  Learning environments are not what they used to be, and as educational institutions...

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Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout?

Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout? Most of us have fond summer memories of hanging...

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McAfee Defenders Blog: Reality Check for your Defenses

Welcome to reality Ever since I started working in IT Security more than 10 years ago, I wondered, what helps...

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Protect Your Digital Wellness: Don’t Post Your Vaccination Card Online

Protect Your Digital Wellness: Don’t Post Your Vaccination Card Online  Think Twice Before Posting Your Vaccination Card on Social Media...

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Check up on Your Virtual Safety: Tips for Telehealth Protection

Check up on Your Virtual Safety: Tips for Telehealth Protection In a poll conducted by the Canadian Medical Association, nearly...

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Smart Tips for Staying Safer Online

The recent WannaCry ransomware attack that infected more than 250,000 computers worldwide was a good reminder to everyone about staying...

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What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes

What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes Imagine you’re driving down a highway...

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Tax Season is Here: Avoid These Common Scams Targeting Canadians  

Tax Season is Here: Avoid These Common Scams Targeting Canadians Tax return preparation might be a little more complicated this...

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Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro

Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro Distance and hybrid learning...

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Netop Vision Pro – Distance Learning Software is 20/20 in Hindsight

The McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help...

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McAfee Defender’s Blog: Operation Dianxun

Operation Dianxun Overview In a recent report the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) Strategic Intelligence team disclosed an espionage campaign,...

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Operation Diànxùn: Cyberespionage Campaign Targeting Telecommunication Companies

In this report the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) Strategic Intelligence team details an espionage campaign, targeting telecommunication companies, dubbed...

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TikTok Update: Dangerous Viral Challenges & Age Restrictions

TikTok Update: Dangerous Viral Challenges & Age Restrictions It’s popular. It’s uplifting. It’s creative. It’s entertaining. It can also be...

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How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids’ Digital Lives

How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids’ Digital Lives Over the last 12 months, technology has featured in our lives...

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Privacy in Practice: Securing Your Data in 2021 and Beyond

Technological advancements continually emerge that make our lives easier. Right? As beneficial and convenient as emerging tech is, it can...

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Seven Windows Wonders – Critical Vulnerabilities in DNS Dynamic Updates

Overview For the March 2021 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released a set of seven DNS vulnerabilities. Five of the vulnerabilities are...

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