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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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Does Windows 10 or 11 Need Antivirus Software?

Does Windows 10 or 11 need antivirus software? Absolutely. Every computer needs protection against viruses and other malware. The next...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Does PC Cleaning Improve Performance?

Cleaning up your PC has several advantages, including the speeding up of your system and safeguarding your personal information from potential threats. Besides, the process frees up storage space.

Family Safety

Does Kik Messenger Pose a Danger to Your Kids?

With more than 50 million users, and reportedly growing by 20,000 everyday, Kik has become one of the most popular...

McAfee Labs

Does Anyone Really Care About Mobile Security?

I’ve attended Mobile World Congress a number of times and it is fair to say the concept of the show...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Does Antivirus Software Slow You Down?

“Antivirus software slows down my PC.” This is a comment that is often heard when talking about antivirus and malware protection....

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Does an iPhone Need Antivirus Software?

If you’re one of the countless Apple iPhone owners out there, there’s a good chance that one of the reasons...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Doctoring Data: Why Cybercriminals Have Their Eye on Healthcare

Fun fact: your healthcare data is worth roughly 10 times as much as your credit card number. Well, to a...

Internet Security

Do your part and #BeCyberSmart with these online safety tips

We hope you’ve enjoyed Cyber Awareness month. This year’s theme asked us all to do our part to stay safer online. The idea is that if we each...

Family Safety

Do Your Kids Love Gaming? Know How to Protect Them from A Cyberattack

Fortnite, Call of Duty Black Ops 4, Red Redemption 2, Spiderman, and Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. If you are the parent...

Family Safety Privacy & Identity Protection

Do You Share Passwords with Friends and Family?

A text pops up on your phone. It’s your pal, and the text says, “What’s the password again?” It might...

Family Safety

Do You Know Your Kids’ Passwords?

As parents, we are faced with so many dilemmas. Are our children ‘available’ for play dates with kids we’re not...

Family Safety

Do You Know What Your Kids Are Hiding?

Many of you as parents may think, not much when asked this question. But in reality, it’s probably a lot...

Mobile Security Family Safety

Do You Know the Legal Consequences of Sexting?

While sexting may seem harmless or even fun to some individuals, it is essential to understand its legal implications, particularly when it involves minors. This article will shine a light on the legal consequences of sexting, with an aim to educate readers about this increasingly common issue.

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Do You Have Blind Spots? McAfee Welcomes Check Your Blind Spots Bus Tour

A bus, virtual reality, and conversations around inclusion. How do all these fit together? The answer: CEO Action’s Check Your...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Do the Benefits of Bitcoin Outweigh the Risks?

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are the future of tomorrow’s digital payment system—or are they? The same benefits that make them a popular choice with online users have also made them popular amongst online thieves, sparking a wave of ransomware attacks in the last few years. This begs the question: do the ...

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...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Do I Need to Hide My IP Address?

New threats to our online privacy emerge every day, from relatively benign tracking of our activities for marketing purposes, to more invasive measures that can put our security at risk. This has led some people to wonder whether they should take steps to hide their IP address. In truth, it ...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

DNS – the Blind Spot in Your Security Ecosystem

It’s 10 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, and the company’s IT hero sits at her desk… “Firewall… check, anti-virus… check,...

Family Safety

Distracted Driving: Is Your Life (or Someone Else’s) Worth that Text?

“We had talked about it and talked about it so many times, but she never thought anything like this would...

McAfee Labs

Distinctive Campaign Evolution of Pikabot Malware

Authored by Anuradha and Preksha Introduction PikaBot is a malicious backdoor that has been active since early 2023. Its modular...

McAfee Labs

Dissecting Zeus for Android (or Is It Just SMS Spyware?)

Zeus, also known as ZBot, is one of best-known malware in the industry. The main purpose of this malware is...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

Digital Wallets: Safety tips from an industry leader

As digitization gains traction and we move towards a cashless economy, it will be of great help to know how...

Internet Security

Digital Strategies to Safeguard Your Child from Upsetting and Violent Content Online

Amidst the recent heartbreaking events in the Middle East, parents now face the challenge of protecting children from the overwhelming...

Mobile Security

Digital Stalking: Physical Eavesdropping on Your Mobile Device

Did you know that while you innocently play games or browse Facebook on your smartphone or tablet, someone might be...

Family Safety

Digital Parenting: How to Keep the Peace with Your Kids Online

Simply by downloading the right combination of apps, parents can now track their child’s location 24/7, monitor their same social...

Family Safety

Digital Parenting: ‘Eat Your Veggies, Brush Your Teeth, Strengthen Your Passwords’

As adults, we know the importance of strong passwords, and we’ve likely preached the message to our kids. But let’s...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Family Safety

Digital Marriage—Making Sure Your Online Wedding is Safe and Secure

Digital Marriage—Making Sure Your Online Wedding is Safe and Secure Love finds a way. Even in a pandemic. Across this...

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