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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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Fake Android Money Transfer App Targeting Bengali-Speaking Users

Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a new and active Android malware campaign targeting Bengali-speaking users, mainly...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

My email has been hacked! What should I do next?

If you find that your email has been hacked, your immediate reaction is probably wondering what you should do next....

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Bitcoin Security: Mining Threats You Need to Know

Bitcoin security risks are a cryptocurrency reality. Learn more about bitcoin mining safety and how to protect your devices.

Internet Security

New TikTok App on the Horizon: What US Users Need to Know About the Risks

As reports emerge of a new TikTok app known internally as “M2” specifically designed for US users, McAfee warns that...

Internet Security Family Safety

Secure Your Black Friday & Cyber Monday Purchases

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have practically become holidays themselves, as each year, they immediately shift our attention from turkey and pumpkin pie to holiday shopping. Let’s look at these two holidays and how their popularity can impact users’ online security.

Internet Security

UK’s New Online Safety Act: What Consumers Need to Know

The UK’s digital landscape underwent its most significant transformation yet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The Online Safety Act 2023,...

Family Safety

Cybersecurity Tips for Students Returning to School

Almost every teenager in the United States (approximately 96%) reports using the internet daily. As students prepare to return to...

McAfee Labs

Android Malware Targets Indian Banking Users to Steal Financial Info and Mine Crypto

Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a new Android malware campaign targeting Hindi-speaking users, mainly in India....

McAfee Labs

Think Before You Click: EPI PDF’s Hidden Extras

Authored by: Anuradha & Prabudh PDF converting software can be super helpful. Whether you’re turning a Word document into a...

Internet Security

Instagram’s New Tracking Feature: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe 

Meta has unleashed a groundbreaking feature that transforms Instagram from a photo-sharing platform into a real-time location broadcaster. While the...

How To Guides and Tutorials

Fortnite Impersonation Scams: A No-Nonsense Parent Guide

Even years after its release, Fortnite still stands as the online “battle royale” game of choice, with millions of younger...

Internet Security

Going Lacoocoo over Labubu: How Viral Toy Trends Are Becoming Scams

Scammers are exploiting the massive popularity of Labubu collectible toys through fake websites and social media ads, resulting in consumers...

Internet Security

You Have a Right to Delete Your Data—But Dozens of Data Brokers Hide How to Do It

You can request data brokers to remove your personal info from their databases. But finding their request forms is another...

Security News

Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion Personal Information Records

News of a major data breach that could affect nearly three billion records comes to light from a somewhat unusual source — a class-action complaint filed

Internet Security

Scammers Take Advantage of Back-to-School Shopping Scams.

Scammers didn’t take a summer break. They kept busy, ramping up a fresh wave of back-to-school shopping scams. As busy...

McAfee Labs

Android Malware Promises Energy Subsidy to Steal Financial Data

Authored by ZePeng Chen Recently, we identified an active Android phishing campaign targeting Indian users. The attackers impersonate a government...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How Do You Remove Your Information From the Internet?

Take steps to delete your internet footprint and regain control of your personal data. Learn how to get your information off the internet.

Internet Security

Can Apple Macs get Viruses?

Can Apple computers get viruses? Absolutely! Learn which viruses and malware Apple computers and other Mac devices are vulnerable to so that you can be on the lookout to protect against them.

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