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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

How Cyber Thugs Use Music and Celebrity Searches to Dupe Your Family

Like stockbrokers watch the market, cybercriminals keep an eye on the public’s latest obsessions. And, once they spot a trend...

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How Criminals Are Using AI to Clone Travel Agents and Steal Your Money

Your dream vacation could become a nightmare if you fall for these sophisticated AI-powered scams. The travel industry is experiencing...

McAfee Labs

How Chinese Cybercriminals Use Business Playbook to Revamp Underground

Preface Because of its longevity and technical sophistication, the Russian cybercriminal underground has long been the benchmark for threat researchers...

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How Can We Stop ‘ROP’ Cyberattacks?

IBM recently announced a software-oriented solution to help eradicate attacks by return-oriented programming (ROP) malware. ROP malware is a significant...

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How an Online Prank Had Countless Phones Dialing 911

  Remember elementary school, when prank notes left on fellow students’ desks caused uproars of laughter? Those were golden days....

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How AI PCs Are Optimizing Productivity Tools for Students

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, productivity is a key determinant of academic success. Enter AI PCs—computers enhanced with artificial intelligence...

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How AI Deepfakes and Scams Are Changing the Way We Shop Online

As 89% of Americans plan to shop online during this holiday shopping season, many say they’re more concerned about being...

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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...

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How a Young Cybersecurity Researcher Stopped WannaCry Ransomware in Its Tracks

Last Friday, the biggest ransomware attack we’ve seen hit organizations everywhere, impacting more than 150 countries. It shut down a...

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