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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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How to Protect Your Social Media Passwords from Hacks and Attacks

What does a hacker want with your social media account? Plenty.  Hackers hijack social media accounts for several reasons. They’ll...

McAfee Labs

Invisible Adware: Unveiling Ad Fraud Targeting Android Users

Authored by SangRyol Ryu, McAfee Threat Researcher We live in a world where advertisements are everywhere, and it’s no surprise...

Internet Security

5 Online Gaming Tips to Stay Safe From Cybercriminals

Vanquishing aliens, building virtual amusement parks, mashing buttons in online battles royale. For some, playing video games is a way...

Internet Security

Be on the Lookout for Scam Tech Support Calls

Instead of getting you out of a jam, tech support scams get you into one. And they can get costly....

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Protect Your LinkedIn Account

If you’re a LinkedIn user, log in now and strengthen your security. Reports indicate that LinkedIn accounts are under attack....

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Crypto Scam: SpaceX Tokens for Sale

Authored by: Neil Tyagi   Scam artists know no bounds—and that also applies to stealing your cryptocurrency. Crypto scams are like...

Internet Security

A Traveler’s Guide to International Cybersecurity

Have you ever lost your suitcase on vacation? You arrive at baggage claim, keeping your eyes peeled for your belongings....

Internet Security

On Public Wi-Fi, a VPN is Your Friend

You can almost feel it in the air. Wi-Fi is everywhere. And if you tap into public Wi-Fi, do it...

McAfee Labs

Peeling Back the Layers of RemcosRat Malware

Authored by Preksha Saxena McAfee labs observed a Remcos RAT campaign where malicious VBS files were delivered via phishing email....

Internet Security

Online Job Scams – TikTokers Tell Their Stories, with a Warning

We reported earlier this year, a fresh rash of online job scams continue to rope in plenty of victims. Now,...

Internet Security Mobile Security

Secret Selfies: Can Phones Take Pictures and Videos of You Without Your Knowledge?

It’s a longstanding question: can your phone really take selfies without your knowledge?  The answer is yes, but with a...

Internet Security

USB Drives – Protecting Your Humble Workhorse from Malware and Loss

The humble USB drive—the workhorse of students, professionals, and everyday computer users. No wonder hackers put USB drives in their...

McAfee News

McAfee’s New Privacy & Identity Guard Launches at Staples Stores

Your privacy means everything. And your identity too. The launch of McAfee Privacy & Identity Guard will protect them both. ...

Internet Security

The Future of Work: How Technology & the WFH Landscape Are Making an Impact

As of the writing of this article, the height of the pandemic seems like a distant but still vivid dream....

Internet Security

ChatGPT’s Impact on Privacy and How to Protect Yourself

How To Manage Your Privacy When Using ChatGPT or Other Generative AI Love it or hate it, generative artificial intelligence...

McAfee Labs

Agent Tesla’s Unique Approach: VBS and Steganography for Delivery and Intrusion

Authored by Yashvi Shah Agent Tesla functions as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and an information stealer built on the...

Internet Security

RUOK Day – How to Get Help Online When You’re Not Feeling OK

I’m such a fan of RUOK? Day. Started in 2009, it’s an Australian non-profit suicide prevention that is all about...

McAfee Labs

Exploring Winrar Vulnerability (CVE-2023-38831)

Authored by Neil Tyagi On 23 August 2023, NIST disclosed a critical RCE vulnerability CVE-2023-38831. It is related to an...

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