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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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Women in Sales Part 1: Opportunities for Women Across Cybersecurity Sales

Collaborative, inclusive teams are what redefine cybersecurity solutions for every aspect of our connected world. At McAfee, women are making...

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Women in Sales Part 2: Skilling up for a Career in Cybersecurity Sales

McAfee fosters an inclusive environment where we value varied life experiences. To showcase women who are making an impact and inspire others, we launched our Women in Sales Series.  In Part 1, McAfee...

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Women in Sales Part 3: Traits for Success in Cybersecurity Sales

At McAfee, women are finding the inclusiveness and tools to succeed in cybersecurity sales, a field often misconceived because of its technical background. They are doing...

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Women in Sales Part 5: The Value of Support Networks and Inspiration

Women at McAfee are making powerful contributions to our sales efforts. Saleswomen from varying backgrounds share their unique perspectives in hopes of encouraging more women...

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Women in the McAfee Channel

At McAfee, we work hard to advocate and empower women in what remains a male-dominated industry. Women currently make up...

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Women’s History Month: 5 Women Who Changed Technology

Some say that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But did you know that you have a...

Internet Security

Wonderwall of Lies: How to Avoid Oasis Reunion Ticket Scams

As the Gallagher brothers reunite for the first live Oasis shows in 16 years, scammers have queued up phony ticket...

Mobile Security

Working 9 to 5 on Mobile Security

I love watching old movies, like the classic “9 to 5” and realizing how antiquated the tools used in the...

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Working Together to Ensure Better Cybersecurity

For many, it’s hard to picture a work environment that doesn’t revolve around the use of technology. Digital, cloud-based services...

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World Password Day – Stop Worrying, Start Using A Password Manager

“Open Sesame”! Most of us have grown up hearing these magic words, the secret password, that know would reveal the...

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World Password Day 2020

Are Your Password Habits Keeping You Safe Online? Learning how to navigate our entire lives online has definitely been a...

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World Password Day RT to Win Sweepstakes

Terms and Conditions How to Win: Happy World #PasswordDay! Once completed share your results on Twitter and tag @McAfee_Home, #PasswordDay,...

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World Password Day: Make Passwords the Strongest Link in Your Online Security

World Password Day isn’t the most popular day on the calendar, but it’s an important reminder that good password hygiene...

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World Wide Web – The journey from 1990

This year on my birthday, family and friends sent me gifts and flowers bought from online stores. Even my cake...

Internet Security

World Wide Web Day: How to Protect Your Family Online

The first of August marks the celebration of World Wide Web Day – a day dedicated to the global network...

McAfee Labs

Worms Could Spread Like Zombies via Internet of Things

  Security researchers recently created a proof-of-concept attack against Internet-connected lightbulbs, causing breached devices to infect their neighbors. The propagation...

Family Safety

Would You Know How to Help Someone in Emotional Crisis Online?

The more connected we become through technology, the harder it may be to reach out to another person and ask...

Mobile Security

Wrong Number: Scammers Run Off With Millions by Impersonating Chinese Consulate Staff

Remember prank calls? We all used to make them as kids as a way to fake out friends and classmates....

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X (Twitter) Account Hacked: What to Do Right Now

X (formerly Twitter) hacks tend to hit fast.  One minute you’re scrolling like normal. The next, your account is posting crypto promotions,...

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XcodeGhost Pulled from App Store After a Good Scare: What to Know

This week in cybersecurity was yet another for the books, as we watched a tech giant swiftly avert a security...

McAfee Labs

Xirtem Worm Hides in CAB/SFX Files

W32/Xirtem@@MM is a fast-spreading and active worm, discovered in late 2008, that uses a variety of methods to propagate. The...

McAfee Labs

XLSM Malware with MacroSheets

Written by: Lakshya Mathur Excel-based malware has been around for decades and has been in the limelight in recent years. During the second half of 2020, we saw...

McAfee Labs

Yahoo Ads Serve Mobile Fake Alerts

“Android Armour,” a malicious knockoff of Armor For Android, has been circulating for some time with no end in sight, perhaps...

Family Safety

Yik Yak & Omegle: Two Apps Kids Need to Delete ASAP

So I’ve been trying to put myself in the shoes of people who can’t seem to get enough of using...

Family Safety

YOLO: What Parents Need to Know About the Anonymity App Kids Use with Snapchat

If your kids use Snapchat, chances are they also use the popular new app YOLO along with it. Since it’s...

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You Bring the Yoga Mat, McAfee Brings the Goats

Yogis are likely familiar with the term vinyasa, but have you heard of caprine vinyasa? Caprine vinyasa elevates your standard...

Mobile Security

You Could Get Prank Called (and Charged) By Your Own Phone

Most people would never think to prank call themselves. However, they may be allowing their smart phones to do just...

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