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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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Family Safety

The Mute Button: How to Use Your Most Underrated Social Superpower

For a Monday, the school day was turning out to be surprisingly awesome. Mackenzie sat with friends at lunch, chatted with...

Internet Security

The Mysterious, Ominous Dark Web: A Primer for the Rest of Us

These past weeks have not been kind to those seeking privacy for conducting illicit activities. The Ashley Madison hack came to...

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The New Intern-Net

By Cristina, Channel Team Intern in Plano, Texas. As a college student today, it often feels like it’s essential to...

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The New McAfee: A Bold New World of Protection Online

This news has been some time in the making, and I’m terrifically excited to share it.   As of July 27th, we take a...

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The Newest Malicious Actor: “Squirrelwaffle” Malicious Doc.

Authored By Kiran Raj Due to their widespread use, Office Documents are commonly used by Malicious actors as a way...

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The Old, The New, and The Future: McAfee Labs September Threats Report

As technology makes our lives increasingly convenient, we rely on it more. We use it constantly nowadays, even entrusting our...

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The One Twitter Feature Every Parent Should Know How to Use

Sometimes as a parent you have to put on the war paint and do a little extra recon online. After...

Security News

The Optus Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Optus, one of Australia’s largest telecommunications carriers, reported news of a data breach that may have compromised the information of...

Family Safety

The Parent’s Cybersafety Checklist for Back To School

Sometimes I am not sure which is more stressful – Christmas, or getting kids ready for the school year. So...

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The Past, Present, and Future of Password Security

In simpler times, passwords broke down physical barriers – they allowed people into secret gatherings, opened safes, the list goes...

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The PayPal Breach – Who Was Affected and How You Can Protect Yourself

PayPal recently notified thousands of its customers that their accounts were breached by hackers, leaving their Social Security Numbers and...

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The Power of Partnering: McAfee and Cisco Interoperability Delivers Strong Email Security

Highlights In cooperation through the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance and Cisco Solution Partner Program, McAfee® Advanced Threat Detection and Cisco...

Internet Security

The Price of Cybercrime: Protecting the Business You’ve Built from Hacks and Attacks

Cybercrime has a price. One that more and more business owners find themselves paying.  The costs push well into the...

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The Privacy Problems with Mobile Messaging Apps

When you chat with someone through a third-party messaging app, be aware that someone may read it—someone other than your...

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The Quarterly Threats Report: What Does It Mean for You?

This blog was written by Bruce Snell. The latest edition of the Quarterly Threats Report (QTR) was released this week...

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The Reddit Data Breach: What Consumers Need to Know

With the tagline, “giving you the best of the internet in one place,” Reddit is a popular website designed for...

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The Reviews are In—McAfee+ Earns Top Marks from Review Sites

We created McAfee+ so people can be safe and feel safe online, particularly in a time where there’s so much...

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The Rise and Risks of AI Art Apps

Authored by Fernando Ruiz The popularity of AI-based mobile applications that can create artistic images based on pictures, such as...

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