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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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Vulnerability Discovery in Open Source Libraries Part 1: Tools of the Trade

Executive Summary Open source has become the foundation for modern software development. Vendors use open source software to stay competitive...

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Vulnerability Discovery in Open Source Libraries: Analyzing CVE-2020-11863

Open Source projects are the building blocks of any software development process. As we indicated in our previous blog, as...

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Vulnerable OpenSSL Handshake Renegotiation Can Trigger Denial of Service

OpenSSL, the popular general-purpose cryptographic library that implements SSL/TLS protocols for web authentication, has recently suffered from several vulnerabilities. We...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

W32/Autorun Worm: A Nasty Bug for Your Computer

What do you think of when you hear the word “malware”? Most people think of the general term “virus”–something that...

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W97M Downloader Serves Vawtrak Malware

McAfee Labs recently found a variant of the W97M macro malware downloader that runs the Vawtrak malware. Although W97M usually...

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Want to Break Into a Locked Windows 10 Device? Ask Cortana (CVE-2018-8140)

June’s “Patch Tuesday” (June 12) is here, but it is likely many Windows 10 users have not yet applied these updates.

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Want Your Kids to Care More About Online Safety? Try These 7 Tips

The topics parents need to discuss with kids today can be tough compared to even a few years ago. The...

Mobile Security

Warning: Crypto-Currency Mining is Targeting Your Android

Cryptocurrency, a virtual form of currency designed to work as a secure form of exchange, has gained a lot of...

Mobile Security

Warning: Lokibot Is Looking to Access Your Android

This time of year is always busy for me. Between pre-holiday online shopping, and the push to connect with friends...

Internet Security

Was the Fake Joe Biden Robocall Created with AI? 

As voters in the recent New Hampshire primary have found, a fake robocall of President Joe Biden has been making...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft

Tax season isn’t just busy for taxpayers—it’s prime time for scammers, too. As you gather your W-2s, 1099s, and other...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Watch Out for These 3 World Cup Scams

What color jersey will you be sporting this November and December? The World Cup is on its way to television...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Watch Your Step: Insights on the TOMS Shoes Mailing Hack

You’re familiar with the cybercriminals that go after users’ credit card information and look to spread malicious links, but recently,...

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Watch Your Webcam: Tips to Protect Your Mac From Zoom Hackers

You’ve probably heard of the popular video conferencing platform, Zoom. This platform enables its millions of users in various locations...

McAfee Labs

We Be Jammin’ – Bypassing Chamberlain myQ Garage Doors

The convenience that many IOT devices provide often persuades consumers away from thinking about possible security concerns. McAfee Advanced Threat Research recently investigated Chamberlain’s MyQ Hub, a “Universal” garage door automation platform.

Mobile Security Family Safety Privacy & Identity Protection

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.

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Weaponized Medical Data as Damaging as Clinton’s Emails or Trump’s Videos

The 2016 presidential election in the United States will be remembered for a great many things. Never before in US...

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Web Searches Get Complicated! Avril Lavigne Tops the 2017 Most Dangerous Celebrities List

To see how cybercriminals take advantage of consumers’ obsession with pop culture, we conducted the 11th annual McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities study, which reveals which celebrities generate the most “dangerous” search results, and create the biggest risk for users browsing the web.

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