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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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The Power of Partnering: McAfee and Cisco Interoperability Delivers Strong Email Security

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The PayPal Breach – Who Was Affected and How You Can Protect Yourself

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The Past, Present, and Future of Password Security

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The Newest Malicious Actor: “Squirrelwaffle” Malicious Doc.

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The New McAfee: A Bold New World of Protection Online

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The Mysterious, Ominous Dark Web: A Primer for the Rest of Us

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The Mute Button: How to Use Your Most Underrated Social Superpower

For a Monday, the school day was turning out to be surprisingly awesome. Mackenzie sat with friends at lunch, chatted with...

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The Mothers of Invention: Women Who Blazed the Trail in Technology

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