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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

Valentine’s Alert: Don’t Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account

As with any major holiday or special occasion, Valentine’s Day is unfortunately not immune to scammers looking for an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals. In this article, we spotlight some common Valentine’s Day scams, offer tips on how to protect yourself and navigate this romantic day with confidence and caution.

Family Safety

Vacation Checklist: 5 Easy Ways to Help Secure Your Family’s Devices When Traveling

With this writing, we’re joyfully en route to a much-anticipated Florida vacation. A sneak peek into our car — and...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Using the Internet as a Medium For Women To Break The Glass Ceiling

“You know, the internet has done wonders for my business,” said a lady baker to me, beaming at all the...

McAfee Labs

Using Expert Rules in ENS to Prevent Malicious Exploits

Expert Rules are text-based custom rules that can be created in the Exploit Prevention policy in ENS Threat Prevention. Learn more about which threats they can help block.

Security News

User Data from 23andMe Leaked Online – What Users Should Do, and the Rest of Us Too

In October, a hacker claimed to have hijacked profile information of “millions” of users from the popular genetic testing site...

Mobile Security

Use an Airport App to Catch a Flight, Not a Bug

Traveling is supposed to be a break from reality, but that doesn’t mean it’s a breeze. First your Uber driver...

Internet Security Family Safety

USB Drives – With Convenience Comes Risk

I’m sure most of us have used a USB drive (or thumb drive) at one point or another. They are...

Internet Security

USB Drives – Protecting Your Humble Workhorse from Malware and Loss

The humble USB drive—the workhorse of students, professionals, and everyday computer users. No wonder hackers put USB drives in their...

Internet Security Mobile Security

US-B Careful: Public iPhone Chargers Lie in Wait

It is common knowledge that connecting your devices to public Wi-Fi can expose them to potential malware and other security risks. But have you ever considered the dangers that might be lurking within public USB chargers?

Privacy & Identity Protection Mobile Security

Urgent! Update Your Apple Devices Now

This blog was written by Bruce Snell. A number of serious vulnerabilities have been recently reported  impacting OS X, iOS,...

Security News Internet Security McAfee News

Updates and Mitigation to Microsoft Office Zero-Day Threat (CVE-2013-3906)

On November 5, Microsoft posted Security Advisory 2896666. This vulnerability, discovered by Haifei Li of McAfee Labs, affects multiple versions of Microsoft...

McAfee Labs

Updated BlackEnergy Trojan Grows More Powerful

In late December, a cyberattack caused a power outage in the Ukraine, plunging hundreds of thousands of citizens into darkness...

McAfee Labs

Update: NGRBot Posing as Skype Drops Ransomware With Fake McAfee Logo

This blog was updated on October 15. See the end of this file. We recently received a sample of the...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Update Your Toaster: How IoT Devices Can Be Conscripted into Botnets

Charles Strite, according to Lemelson-MIT, first introduced the modern toaster in 1926. It was, and remains to this day, a...

McAfee Labs

Update on the Beebone Botnet Takedown

On April 8, the takedown operation for the polymorphic botnet known as Beebone successfully concluded. This action redirected traffic from...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Unwrapping Some of the Holiday Season’s Biggest Scams

Even with the holidays in full swing, scammers won’t let up. In fact, it’s high time for some of their...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Unwanted Guests at Trump Hotels: Malware and Credit Card Fraud

Hotels go to great lengths to be your home away from home. Therefore, the last thing they, and you, want...

McAfee Labs

Unsubscribing From Unwanted Email Carries Risks

  We all receive loads of unwanted email solicitations, warnings, and advertisements. The number can be overwhelming to the point...

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