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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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Weak Passwords Can Cost You Everything

The importance of having strong, unique passwords cannot be overstated. However, most individuals tend to use weak passwords or reuse the same password over and over, exposing their digital assets to potential hackers.

Family Safety

Parents: Are Your Kids Ignoring the Danger of Dating Apps?

As a parent, you might feel caught in a dilemma. On one hand, you want to respect your teen’s privacy and independence. On the other, you worry about the potential dangers lurking behind these digital platforms. This article aims to shed light on the risks associated with teenage use of ...

McAfee Labs

Top 5 Things to Know About Recent IoT Attacks

While the IoT offers tremendous benefits, such as allowing users to monitor their homes or check the contents of their refrigerators remotely, it also presents a significant risk. For hackers, each IoT device represents a potential recruit for their bot armies.

Internet Security

Top 5 Most Dangerous Email Subject Lines

In this article, we delve deeper into the tactic that is a favorite among cybercriminals – ‘phishing‘ via emails. We focus on the trickiest and most dangerous email subject lines that have been commonly used in worldwide phishing emails. Recognizing these ‘ baits’ can be your first step towards safeguarding ...

Family Safety

How Extremist Groups Target Teens Online

With the reality of the digital age, the internet has become a vital part of our daily lives. While it offers immense benefits, the online world also has its potential risks. One such alarming issue involves extremist groups targeting impressionable teenagers online.

How To Guides and Tutorials

Why Does My Phone Get Hot?

Overheating is a common issue in mobile devices, but it often raises alarms among users. This concern is usually unnecessary, as there are several common and easily resolvable reasons why phones get hot. However, it is essential to cool down an excessively hot device promptly to prevent it from overheating ...

McAfee Labs

Operation North Star: Summary Of Our Latest Analysis

McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) today released research that uncovers previously undiscovered information on how Operation North Star evaluated its...

McAfee Labs

Operation North Star: Behind The Scenes

Executive Summary It is rare to be provided an inside view on how major cyber espionage campaigns are conducted within...

Life at McAfee

One Team Member Selflessly Provides Relief to COVID-19’s Front Line

By: Heiko, Senior Security Engineer, Germany I never could have imagined that what started as a national duty to volunteer...

Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Beware of Malicious Mobile Apps

With the surge in the usage of mobile phones, there has been a concurrent increase in malicious activities targeting these devices. One common technique used by hackers is to corrupt legitimate applications. Android devices, in particular, see increases in malware targeting mobile phones year by year.

How To Guides and Tutorials

Two-Factor vs. Multi-Factor Authentication: What’s the Difference?

This article breaks down the forms of authentication, explaining how they work and how they can enhance online information security.

Family Safety

Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation

Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that our ability to think critically about...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Tell If Your Smart TV Spying on You

In a chilling echo of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, it’s possible that Big Brother – or in this case,...

Family Safety

5 Ways to Safeguard Your Child’s Instagram Bio

Keeping your child safe online is a growing concern for many parents. However, there are ways you can help safeguard your child’s Instagram bio and enhance their online safety. Here are 5 tips to consider.

Family Safety

Are You Forwarding Jokes Or Spam?

With the advent of messaging and social media applications, sharing jokes or memes has become increasingly frequent and convenient. While we often perceive this as harmless fun, it’s essential to address a question that we don’t ask ourselves often enough: Are we forwarding jokes or inadvertently distributing spam?

Family Safety

Pickpocketing – Digital Style

Gone are the days when thieves would physically steal your wallet. Instead, they are using sophisticated techniques to steal your personal information and drain your bank accounts without you even realizing it. This article aims to shed light on digital pickpocketing, its impacts on your digital assets, and measures to ...

Family Safety

What You Need to Know About Among Us

Among Us – one of the Most Popular Online Game of 2020 If you have teens and you haven’t yet...

Life at McAfee

Honoring Our Brave Military Veterans from the McAfee Community

Paying Tribute November 11 marks Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. It is a time for us to come together and...

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