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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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What is the Cloud?

You’ve probably heard of people storing information in “the cloud,” but what does that really mean, and is it safe...

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What is the Dark Web?

The dark web. The name raises all kinds of questions. What is the dark web, really? Where is it? Can...

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What is the Dark Web? Everything You Need to Know

You open up your laptop and check the daily news. You see a headline stating that one of your favorite online retailers was breached and that thousands of...

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What is Typosquatting?

Typosquatting, also known as URL hijacking, is a form of cybersquatting (sitting on sites under someone else’s brand or copyright)...

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What is Wardriving?

Wireless networks have certainly brought a lot of convenience to our lives, allowing us to work and surf from almost...

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What is ‘Covert Redirect’ and Should You be Worried?

When Heartbleed struck in April, it shook the Internet to its core in an almost literal sense: the vulnerability, which...

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What Is the CurveBall Bug? Here’s What You Need to Know 

Today, it was announced that researchers published proof of concept code (essentially, an exercise to determine if an idea is a reality) that exploits a recently patched vulnerability in...

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What It Takes for Security in the Internet of Things

The next time you buy a car, chances are, it’ll be connected to your phone. Maybe your next refrigerator, thermostat,...

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What I’m Thankful for This Year: Combining Passion & Career

By Philip, Program Manager, People First Office Back in April, I started my new role at McAfee as the Program...

Family Safety

What Leads a Child to Connect with Strangers Online?

At a recent ladies’ get-together, discussion about the murky world of online grooming, cyber stalking, and identity thieves found its...

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What Makes My Passwords Vulnerable?

Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to our online accounts, be it email, social media, banking, or other sensitive platforms. Let's explore the common techniques for cracking passwords, and learn how to stay one step ahead in the ongoing battle for online security.

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What Master Key? – Android Signature Bypass Vulnerability

Recently, a vulnerability in Android package signature verification was announced by Jeff Forristal, CTO of Bluebox Security. Jeff plans on...

Mobile Security

What Mobile Users Should Know About Heartbleed: Free McAfee Android App

By now, you have probably heard about the Heartbleed bug, estimated to affect up to two-thirds of all websites using...

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What MWC 2019 Shows Us About the Future of Connectivity

The time has come to say goodbye to Barcelona as we wrap up our time here at Mobile World Congress...

Family Safety

What Parents Need to Know About KIK Messenger App

We write a lot about new apps on this blog because apps are hot in the very mobile teen world....

Family Safety

What Parents Need to Know About Live-Stream Gaming Sites Like Twitch

Clash of Clans, Runescape, Fortnite, League of Legends, Battlefield V, and Dota 2. While these titles may not mean much...

Family Safety

What Parents Need to Know about Popular Video, Audio Apps

If you hear laughing, dancing, goofiness, and a lead choreographer barking commands coming from the next room, chances are your...

Family Safety

What Parents Need to Know About the Popular App Mappen

Kids love their apps but in their excitement to download the new ones, app safety often falls straight off their...

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What Parents Need To Know About TikTok’s New Screen Time Limits

Social media platforms often get a hard time by us parents. But a recent announcement by TikTok of industry first...

Family Safety

What Parents Need to Know About Virtual & Augmented Reality 

  You’ve probably heard the buzz around Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and your child may have even...

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What Personal Data Do Companies Track?

Private tech companies gather tremendous amounts of user data. Understand what information is being collected by tech companies, how it’s being used, and how you can protect your privacy online.

Family Safety

What Security Means to Elders

What Security Means to Elders Recently, we conducted a survey of 600 families and professionals in the U.S. to better...

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What Security Means to Families

What is our real job as parents? Is it to ensure our kids get good grades? – Maybe. Or is...

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What Security Means to Professionals

What Security Means to Professionals Recently, we conducted a survey of 600 families and professionals in the U.S. to better...

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What Should I do If My Phone Gets Stolen or Lost?

Before your phone gets lost or stolen, put some basic steps in place. You’ll want to act quickly, so preparation...

Family Safety

What Should the Consequences Be for a Teens’ Digital Slip-Up?

Usually the first question I get from panicked parents who just found something shocking on their child’s phone is, “what...

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What Strategic Engagement Can Do for You – Americas Partner Awards

Last night at the McAfee Americas Partner Summit we recognized elite performance in our channel by handing out our annual...

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