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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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Internet Security

How Protected Am I Online?

“How protected am I online?” Customers often ask us some version of this question. It’s a good question, and in the past, there was no direct...

Privacy & Identity Protection Mobile Security

What Should I do If My Phone Gets Stolen or Lost?

Before your phone gets lost or stolen, put some basic steps in place. You’ll want to act quickly, so preparation...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Stay Safe while Working from Home

Working from home has established itself as a norm. As of 2023, 35% of employed adults in the U.S. work...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Why Should I Pay for Online Protection?

We all love free stuff. (Costco samples, anyone?) However, when it comes to your family’s security, do free online protection tools offer the coverage...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

What is ATM Skimming?

Ever take a look at an ATM and feel like something’s off? You might have come across an ATM skimmer....

Privacy & Identity Protection Family Safety

How Do I Protect Myself When Using Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is everywhere. Whether you travel for business or simply need Internet access while out and about, your options are...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Does Antivirus Software Slow You Down?

“Antivirus software slows down my PC.” This is a comment that is often heard when talking about antivirus and malware protection....

Privacy & Identity Protection Family Safety

Do You Share Passwords with Friends and Family?

A text pops up on your phone. It’s your pal, and the text says, “What’s the password again?” It might...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How a VPN Can Make Your Time Online More Private and Secure

What is a VPN (virtual private network)? And how can it make your time online more secure—and a little more...

McAfee Labs

The Scam Strikes Back: Exploiting the CrowdStrike Outage

Authored by Lakshya Mathur, Vallabh Chole & Abhishek Karnik Recently we witnessed one of the most significant IT disruptions in...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

Are Mobile Devices Less Secure than PCs?

Are smartphones less secure than PCs? The answer to that is, they’re different. They face different security threats. Yet they...

McAfee Labs

Olympics Has Fallen – A Misinformation Campaign Featuring a Voice Cloned Elon Musk

Authored by Lakshya Mathur and Abhishek Karnik As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, excitement is building,...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

What Does “Connection is Not Private” Mean?

Have you ever visited a site that triggers a “your connection is not private” or “your connection is not secure”...

Security News

CrowdStrike Outage Provides Opportunities for Scammers 

Recently, a significant global outage resulted in thousands of Windows computers being brought offline. The source of the outage was...

Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Identify the Different Forms of Identity Theft

Identity theft is a pervasive threat in today’s digital age, with various forms that can wreak havoc on individuals’ lives....

Internet Security

10 Artificial Intelligence Buzzwords You Should Know

Artificial intelligence used to be reserved for the population’s most brilliant scientists and isolated in the world’s top laboratories. Now,...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Tell Whether a Website Is Safe or Unsafe

Wondering if a website is safe? Learn how to check site security, spot red flags, and protect yourself from phishing, malware, and scams. Stay secure online!

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Help Protect Your Online Privacy

When it comes to protecting your privacy, take a close look at your social media use—because sharing can quickly turn...

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