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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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AshleyMadison Hack Demonstrates Power of Scam Artists

This blog post was written by Armando Rodriguez. Last month, cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs broke the news that adult site...

McAfee Labs

AsiaHitGroup Gang Again Sneaks Billing-Fraud Apps Onto Google Play

The McAfee Mobile Research team has found a new billing-fraud campaign of at least 15 apps published in 2018 on...

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AsiaHitGroup Returns With New Billing-Fraud Campaign

Are you tired yet of the music track “Despacito”? If you downloaded this ringtone app from Google Play, chances are...

Family Safety

At Home or On-the-Go: Boost Your Internet Safety this Summer

Summer is here, which means more sun and more fun for everyone. It also means more streaming, gaming, and downloading. This seasonal reality reminds...

McAfee Labs

At McAfee, Protecting Customers Takes Precedence Over Seeking Headlines

One question I often hear is “When will McAfee publish a report on the latest threat?” It seems to be...

Family Safety

At What Age Should Kids Join Social Media?

Last week, I waved goodbye to my eldest son as he moved halfway across the world to study for a...

McAfee Labs

Attackers Exploiting WinRAR UNACEV2.DLL Vulnerability (CVE-2018-20250)

Earlier this month Check Point Research reported discovery of a 19 year old code execution vulnerability in the wildly popular...

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Attackers Seek to Hack Hardware for Ultimate Control

We are seeing interesting changes in how researchers and attackers are exploring methods to undermine systems and devices. Increasingly, the...

McAfee Labs

Attacks On Indian Organizations Continue – More Exploits Focused On Events

In November last year, McAfee Labs researchers reported about Operation Mangal, an ongoing targeted attack campaign against several Indian domestic...

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Attacks on SWIFT Banking System Benefit From Insider Knowledge

In recent months, we’ve seen headlines about the compromise of a bank in Bangladesh from which cybercriminals attempted to steal...

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Attention Android Users: Is CallerSpy Malware Spying on You?

Meet CallerSpy malware, a new form of mobile malware designed to snoop on calls, texts, and other smartphone communications. This...

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Attention Android Users: This Free VPN App Leaked the Data of 21 Million Users

Attention Android Users: This Free VPN App Leaked the Data of 21 Million Users To live our digital lives to...

Mobile Security

Attention Facebook Users: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Recent Breach

With over 2.4 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the biggest social network worldwide. And with so many users come...

Mobile Security Security News

Attention Fortnite Fans: The New Android App Was Found Containing a Massive Vulnerability

Back in June, Fortnite fans, hopeful for an Android version of the game, were teased with fake apps, which were...

Internet Security Security News Privacy & Identity Protection

Attention Graphic Designers: It’s Time to Secure Your Canva Credentials

Online graphic design tools are extremely useful when it comes to creating resumes, social media graphics, invitations, and other designs...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security Internet Security

Attention Red Dead Redemption 2 Players: Dodge This New Download Scam

Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 has struck a popular chord with many online gamers. Unfortunately, the Western-themed action-adventure game...

Internet Security

Attention YouTubers: Protect Your Account From Being Hacked

Did you know that YouTube has 23 million content creators worldwide? Well, it turns out that many of these video...

Family Safety

Aussie Children Have 2nd Highest Rate of Cyberbullying, Time To Focus on Digital Parenting

Whether it was bush fires, Covid, floods, or the Ukraine conflict, the news agenda over the last two years has...

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