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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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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...

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 to Delete Yourself from the Internet

Why is it so important to take control of our personal info? Because so much of business, finance, healthcare, and life in general runs on data, your personal info has a dollar value attached to it.

Internet Security

How Agentic AI Will Be Weaponized for Social Engineering Attacks

We’re standing at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity threats. While most consumers are still getting familiar with...

Internet Security

A Fake Delivery Text Nearly Cost Deshawn Hundreds: His Scam Story

Deshawn never thought he’d be the kind of person to fall for a scam. At 30, he was tech-savvy, careful,...

Internet Security

“If You’re Real, Prove Me Wrong”: Beth’s Romance Scam Story

Beth Hyland never imagined love would cost her $26,000. At 53, she considered herself cautious and financially aware. But when...

Internet Security

Secure Your World This Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s message couldn’t be clearer: small actions can make a big difference in...

Internet Security

How to Create a Family Technology Pledge

As another school year begins, the digital landscape our children navigate has become increasingly complex. With artificial intelligence tools now...

Internet Security

What to Do if Your Phone is Stolen or Lost: 10 Steps to Protect Your Identity

Losing your phone or having it stolen can feel like a nightmare, especially when you consider the treasure trove of...

Internet Security

How a Tech Expert Lost $13,000 to a Job Scam

Sam M. has spent more than 20 years building websites, testing systems, and managing technology projects. He knows code, he...

Internet Security

From Cyberbullying to AI-Generated Content – McAfee’s Research Reveals the Shocking Risks

The landscape of online threats targeting children has evolved into a complex web of dangers that extend far beyond simple...

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