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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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McAfee Labs

Think Before You Click: EPI PDF’s Hidden Extras

Authored by: Anuradha Prabudh PDF converting software can be super helpful. Whether you’re turning a Word document into a PDF...

McAfee Labs

Android Malware Targets Indian Banking Users to Steal Financial Info and Mine Crypto

Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android malware campaign targeting Hindi-speaking users, mainly in India....

Family Safety

Cybersecurity Tips for Students Returning to School

Almost every teenager in the United States (approximately 96%) reports using the internet daily. As students prepare to return to...

Internet Security

UK’s New Online Safety Act: What Consumers Need to Know

The UK’s digital landscape underwent its most significant transformation yet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Online Safety Act 2023,...

Internet Security

New TikTok App on the Horizon: What US Users Need to Know About the Risks

As reports emerge of a new TikTok app known internally as “M2” specifically designed for US users, McAfee warns that...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

My email has been hacked! What should I do next?

If you find that your email has been hacked, your immediate reaction is probably wondering what you should do next....

McAfee Labs

Fake Android Money Transfer App Targeting Bengali-Speaking Users

Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a new and active Android malware campaign targeting Bengali-speaking users, mainly...

Internet Security

When AI Voices Target World Leaders: The Growing Threat of AI Voice Scams

If someone called you claiming to be a government official, would you know if their voice was real? This question...

Internet Security

How to Protect Yourself from Concert and Festival Ticket Scams

Summer festival season is upon us, and music lovers are eagerly anticipating everything from The Weeknd tickets to intimate local...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Shop Safely During Amazon Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day approaches (July 8-11, 2025), millions of shoppers are gearing up for what promises to be one...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

How to Know If Your Phone Has Been Hacked

Is your phone performance is off, things crash, and so on? While there are several cases where there’s a legitimate technical issue behind that, it could also be the sign of a hacked device.

Internet Security

Why Public Wi-Fi at Tourist Hotspots is a Goldmine for Hackers 

Picture this: You’ve just arrived at a bustling airport, exhausted from your journey but excited for your vacation. While waiting...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How Criminals Are Using AI to Clone Travel Agents and Steal Your Money

Your dream vacation could become a nightmare if you fall for these sophisticated AI-powered scams. The travel industry is experiencing...

Security News

The Kaspersky Software Ban—What You Need to Know to Stay Safe Online

Citing national security concerns, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued an immediate ban on the sale of all antivirus software by Russia-based Kaspersky Lab, Inc. in the United States or to U.S. persons.

Internet Security

16 Billion Stolen Logins for Apple, Google, Facebook and More: How to Stay Safe

Reports last week detail a “16 billion password leak”, with major news outlets worldwide proclaiming this as one of the...

Internet Security

Navigating cybersecurity challenges in the early days of Agentic AI 

As we continue to evolve the field of AI, a new branch that has been accelerating recently is Agentic AI....

Internet Security

How the Sandwich Generation Can Fight Back Against Scams

The modern family juggling act has never been more complex—or more dangerous. If you’re caring for aging parents while raising...

How To Guides and Tutorials

Love, Lies, and Long Flights: How to Avoid Romance Scams While Traveling This Summer 

Ah, summer. The season of sun-soaked beaches, bucket list adventures, and Instagram-worthy Aperol Spritzes. For many, it’s also a time...

Internet Security

What to Do If You Book a Hotel or Airbnb and It Turns Out to Be a Scam

Summer vacation season is upon us, and millions of families are booking accommodations for their dream getaways. But with the...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

How To Protect Your Family’s Smartphones While on Vacation

Summer is synonymous with vacations, a time when families pack their bags, grab their sunscreen, and embark on exciting adventures....

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Protect Your Crypto After the Coinbase Breach

In a significant security incident, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency trading platform, recently disclosed a data breach impacting nearly 70,000 users....

Internet Security

Standing Together Against Scams: McAfee Joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance

At McAfee, we see the real faces behind the statistics. Our research shows, globally, people spend an average of 83...

Internet Security

Adidas Data Breach: What Consumers Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself

German sportswear giant Adidas has confirmed a significant cybersecurity incident that compromised customer personal information through an attack on their...

How To Guides and Tutorials

Does Windows 10 or 11 Need Antivirus Software?

Should you just use Windows Security — Microsoft’s free version of antivirus software — or buy additional protection? Read on to learn what Microsoft Security covers and how additional virus protection can secure all of your connected devices.

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

7 Signs Your Phone Has a Virus and What You Can Do

Viruses are a type of malware that replicate themselves and spread throughout the entire system. In this article, we will give you a rundown of viruses that can infect your phone and how you can identify and eliminate them.

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Do A Virus Scan

New online threats emerge every day, putting our personal information, money, and devices at risk. In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know to run a scan effectively to keep your computers, phones and tablets in tip-top shape.

McAfee News

Keep It Real: How McAfee Is Using AI to Fight AI—and End Scam Stigma

Was that spinning head a mistake—or the whole point? When McAfee dropped a new digital ad showing a woman lounging...

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