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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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Mobile Security

Where, oh Where, Does That QR Code Lead?

What is square, flat, and black and white all over? If you answered “a QR Code”, you’re correct. One of...

McAfee Labs

Which Cybersecurity Data Should You Trust?

Limitations of security data We are constantly battered by cybersecurity data, reports, and marketing collateral—and we shouldn’t treat all of this...

McAfee News

White House Announces Possible Rise in Cyberattacks—What You Can Do to Stay Safe

The White House recently reissued a warning to American businesses in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions the U.S. has...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers

Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers  It’s tax time in the United States, and even if you’re pretty sure...

McAfee Labs

Why Am I Getting All These Notifications on my Phone?

Learn more about the Chrome notifications on Android mobile devices such as phones and tablets, and how McAfee Mobile Security protects users from malicious sites leveraging these notifications.

Privacy & Identity Protection

Why Are Some Countries Banning TikTok?

Waiting in the checkout line. Waiting to fall asleep. Waiting for your boring work call to finally end.  When you...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

Why Coin Miners Go Bad & How to Protect Your Tech When They Do

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are flocking to the Wild West of Bitcoin and Monero to cash in on the recent gold rush. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value is...

Mobile Security

Why Cybercriminals Want to Rack Up Your Phone Bill: The CallJam Malware

  As smartphones get more sophisticated, it’s easy to forget their humble origins. Through today’s mobile apps, we can manage...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Why Do I Need a Password Manager?

In today’s digital age, we know the importance of online privacy and security. However, with an increasing number of websites requiring passwords, it becomes tough to remember them all. This is where a password manager comes into play.

McAfee Labs

Why Does My Car Have Its Own Smartphone?

You would be surprised at the number of places you can find a GSM SIM card. Outside of your mobile phone,...

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 ...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Why Everyone Needs a VPN

You may hear corporate cybersecurity experts hail the benefits of a VPN, or a virtual private network, to keep company...

Life at McAfee

Why I Bring My Authentic Self to Work at McAfee

By Kristol, Sales Account Manager and President, McAfee African Heritage Community If you talked to me when I first started...

Privacy & Identity Protection Mobile Security Family Safety

Why it’s Critical to Protect Data on Digital Devices

When devices are lost or hacked and your data is exposed, not only is this a pain to deal with,...

Internet Security

Why it’s Best to Stick to Sharing Chocolates and Flowers this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us – and as couples and singletons alike gear up for a day that’s traditionally...

Family Safety

Why it’s important for parents to monitor kids’ digital footprint?

There is a new cybersafety awareness among the people of my generation – post the Blue Whale Challenge scare and...

Life at McAfee

Why I’m Proud to Protect

At McAfee, we’re proud to protect. It’s part of our DNA. We’re all dedicated to keeping the world safe from...

Family Safety

Why Kids Use Secret Decoy Apps and Why Parents Should Care

Kids have been locking their diaries and hiding top secret shoe long before even Sandy Olssen had a crush on...

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