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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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The World’s Most Deepfaked Celebrities Revealed

Scammers most targeted celebrities by deepfake scams. Learn why these stars are exploited and how to detect and protect yourself from digital fraud.

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Helpful Tips for Safe Online Shopping

Thanksgiving—not before Halloween as we see things in stores and online now. It seems like the holiday season and decorations...

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This Week in Scams: New Alerts for iPhone and Android Users and a Major Google Crackdown

Welcome back to another This Week in Scams. This week,  have attacks that take over Androids and iPhones, plus news that...

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What Is Internet Security?

In this article, we will highlight the importance of internet security in safeguarding your digital network and outline what you can do to have a comprehensive online security system in place.

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The Top 12 Scams Of Christmas To Watch Out For

The holidays are just around the corner and amid the hustle and bustle, many of us will fire up our...

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7 Types of Hacker Motivations

The purpose behind an attack changes everything about how hackers shape their tactics and how the hacking process unfolds: who is targeted, which methods and tools are used, how patient the attacker is, and the kind of damage they want to cause.

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Crush that Worm before It Creeps into Your Computer

Some years ago, a highly infectious computer worm called W32/Autorun was discovered to be infecting Windows computers. Unlike a virus,...

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How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks

We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still getting familiar with...

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Hack the Vote: Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting

Every four years, scores of American people flood churches, schools, homes, and auditoriums to cast their ballots for the future...

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What Does It Take To Be Digitally Secure?

It’s no longer possible to deny that your life in the physical world and your digital life are one and...

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Venmo 101: Making Safer Payments with the App

As the holiday season ramps up, so do group dinners, shared travel costs, gift exchanges, and all the little moments...

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App Locks Can Improve the Security of Your Mobile Phones

The practice of locking our possessions is relevant in every aspect of our modern lives. We physically lock our houses,...

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Ghost Tapping: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stay Safe

Contactless payments make everyday purchases fast and easy. Yet with that convenience comes a risk: ghost tapping. In crowded spaces...

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Guard Your Android Phones Against Loss of Data and Infected Apps

Because Android uses an open source operating system, it usually gets a bad rap for being vulnerable to data loss...

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How to Follow McAfee on Google News in One Simple Step

Want McAfee’s latest scam alerts, cybersecurity tips, and safety updates to show up automatically in your Google News feed? You...

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Learn to Identify and Avoid Malicious Browser Extensions

Browser extensions have become essential parts of how we browse, bank, work, and shop online. From password managers to ad...

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This Week in Scams: DoorDash Breach and Fake Flight Cancellation Texts

Leading off our news on scams this week, a heads-up for DoorDash users, merchants, and Dashers too. A data breach...

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The Most Impersonated Brands in Holiday Shopping, Ranked

Scammers aren’t worried about ending up on the naughty list. If anything, they’re doubling down in 2025.   This year, scammers are impersonating major brands with startling accuracy,...

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How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams 

It usually starts with something small. You’re scrolling TikTok or Instagram, half-paying attention, when a Black Friday ad pops up....

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McAfee Named ADVANCED+ in Real-World Protection — What That Means for You

When it comes to online safety, independent testing matters. And in the latest AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Test, McAfee earned the...

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How to Spot Charity Scams and Donate Safely this Giving Season

The holidays are the season of giving; unfortunately, it’s also the season when scammers try to cash in on the...

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This Week in Scams: Phony AI Ads, Apple Account Takeover Attempts, and a PlayStation Scam

For this week in scams, we have fake AI-generated shopping images that could spoil your holidays, scammers use an Apple...

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Brushing Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe From Unsolicited Packages

It’s an increasingly common surprise: a package shows up at your door with your name and your address…but you never ordered...

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How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser

AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new way to experience...

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This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls

Pets, poisoned AI search results, and a phone call that sounds like it’s coming straight from the federal government, this...

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Why “Strong Passwords” Aren’t Enough Anymore—and What to Do Instead

Imagine a day where you didn’t have to juggle passwords. No more sticky notes. No more notebooks with dozens of...

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