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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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How a Group of McAfee Team Members Helped Change the Lives of Critically Ill Children

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How McAfee’s Inclusive Maternity Benefits Helped Me Thrive as a New Mom

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Supporting the Women Most Affected by the Pandemic

Supporting the Women Hit Hardest by the Pandemic Only 57% of women in the U.S. are working or looking for...

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How to Check if Someone is Using Your Identity

A good time to check if someone is using your identity is before it even happens.  One of identity theft’s several downsides is how people discover they’ve...

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Babuk Ransomware

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Beyond Clubhouse: Vulnerable Agora SDKs Still in Widespread Use

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Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App 

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