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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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Malware Takes Advantage of Windows ‘God Mode’

Microsoft Windows has hidden an Easter Egg since Windows Vista. It allows users to create a specially named folder that...

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Spotify and Minecraft Account Info Posted Online, Are You Safe?

This blog was written by Bruce Snell. One of my favorite scenes in The Avengers is when Captain America tells...

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Macro Malware Employs Advanced Obfuscation to Avoid Detection

Attacks by macro malware carrying ransomware are growing, as we have recently reported on Blog Central here and here. Now McAfee Labs...

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The SS7 Flaw: What it is, and How Hackers Abuse It

Users don’t always have it easy when it comes to online security. Beyond the plethora of passwords, usernames, security questions...

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Use an Airport App to Catch a Flight, Not a Bug

Traveling is supposed to be a break from reality, but that doesn’t mean it’s a breeze. First your Uber driver...

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The Smart Home is Coming. Are We Ready for It?

If there’s one topic that has the security community excited, and hopeful at the same time, it’s the Internet of...

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Mystery Shopping Scams: What They Look Like, and How to Avoid Them

Mystery shopping can be exhilarating. It’s almost like the life of a spy, as you send secret details back to...

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Quick, it’s Time to Uninstall QuickTime for Windows!

This blog post was written by Bruce Snell. Last week the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (known as US-CERT)...

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CU46, S2R, TBH, Lit: Updated Texting Slang Parents Should Know

You may have noticed your teen using a whole new pack of words when texting and talking these days. It’s...

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Unsubscribing From Unwanted Email Carries Risks

  We all receive loads of unwanted email solicitations, warnings, and advertisements. The number can be overwhelming to the point...

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