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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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Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams

A text that looks like it came straight from a courthouse is making the rounds across the U.S. And yes,...

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How to Protect Yourself Against Tax Scams in 2026

Tax season is prime time for scammers. And in 2026, the scams are more convincing, more targeted, and increasingly powered...

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This Week in Scams: Why That “Booking Confirmation” Message Might Be Fake

Today marks the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and with warmer weather setting in summer trips are vacation planning are starting to...

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How to Secure Tax Documents Before Sending to Your Accountant

Filing your taxes may not feel risky. You download a W-2. Upload a PDF. Email a document. Move on.  But...

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New Research: Hackers Are Using AI-Written Code to Spread Malware

McAfee Labs has uncovered a widespread malware campaign hiding inside fake downloads for things like game mods, AI tools, drivers,...

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AI Wrote This Malware: Dissecting the Insides of a Vibe-Coded Malware Campaign

Authored by Aayush Tyagi   Background  The term ‘Vibe coding,’ first coined back in February of 2025 by OpenAI researchers, has...

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1 in 3 Has Experienced a Betting Scam. What March Madness Fans Should Know

Whether you’re a hardcore basketball fan or the office colleague who gets roped into filling out a bracket every year, March Madness...

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McAfee Wins 3 Major AV-TEST Awards for 2025 Security Performance

McAfee Total Protection has been recognized with three major honors in the AV-TEST Best Awards 2025, receiving awards for Best Performance, Best Advanced Protection,...

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This Week in Scams: Pokémon Card Cons, Email Extortion, and a Viral AI Wedding Photo

This week in scams, the Pokémon Trainer pursuit to “catch ’em all” is being hijacked by criminals posting fake trading card...

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Using an AI like ChatGPT to File Your Taxes? Stop and Read This First

Tax season is a headache for many people, and when a shortcut promises to make filing easier, it’s hard to...

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