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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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Privacy & Identity Protection

Be Cautious When Using Wi-Fi

The proliferation of mobile devices means that we can work or play online from almost anywhere, so it’s no surprise...

Internet Security

Be Mindful of These 3 AI Tricks on World Social Media Day

Happy World Social Media Day! Today’s a day about celebrating the life-long friendships you’ve made thanks to social media. Social...

Mobile Security

Be on the Lookout for a New Wave of QR Code Scams

In a world of contact-free pickup and payments, an old hacker’s trick is getting a new look—phony QR code scams. ...

Internet Security

Be on the Lookout for Scam Tech Support Calls

Instead of getting you out of a jam, tech support scams get you into one. And they can get costly....

Family Safety

Be the Child On Children’s Day – Build Better Bonds With Your Kids

November 14th is a day children in India keenly look forward to. Schools and neighbourhoods gear up to make the...

Family Safety

Be Unhackable: Here’s Your Post-Holiday Gift Safety Checklist

‘Twas the night after Christmas, when all through the house All the smart toys were buzzing and beeping about, The chargers...

Mobile Security Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Be Wary of WhatsApp Messages Offering 1000GB of Free Data

Global messaging giant WhatsApp turned 10 years old this year. It’s not unusual for companies to provide loyal customers or...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Beat Black Friday Scammers: Secure Your Online Purchases From Fake Payment Processors

They see you when you’re shopping, they know when you click “pay” – cybercriminals, that is. With Black Friday and...

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Becoming an Experimental Marketer

A few years ago, Optimizely decided to try something different for the 2013 Dreamforce event, a developer and user mega-conference...

Family Safety

Becoming ‘InstaFamous’ – The Apps the Kids are Using Now: Instagram LikeBots

InstaFamous: A person who is famous due to a high amount of followers on Instagram. The Instagram ‘popular’ page boasts...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Before Getting Rid of Your Old Devices, Say “Goodbye” to Lingering Data

When you think about it, the lifecycle of our devices is pretty short. Within a few years of getting a...

Mobile Security

Before You Download: Steer Clear of Malicious Android Apps

Cybercriminals like to get in on a good thing. Case in point, mobile apps. We love using apps and they love making bogus ones—malicious apps designed to harm phones and possibly the person using them. The good news is that there are ways you can spot these imposters. These six ...

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Before You Share, Ask Yourself “Is This TMI?”

Social networks and new online services make it easy to share the details of our lives, perhaps too easily. With...

McAfee Labs

Behind the CAPTCHA: A Clever Gateway of Malware

Authored by Yashvi Shah and Aayush Tyagi Executive summary McAfee Labs recently observed an infection chain where fake CAPTCHA pages...

Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Behind the Mobile App: Your Data Exposed

Taylor Swift dropped a musical explosion when she released her music video for the song “Bad Blood” earlier this year....

McAfee Labs

Beneath the Surface: How Hackers Turn NetSupport Against Users

NetSupport malware variants have been a persistent threat, demonstrating adaptability and evolving infection techniques. In this technical analysis, we delve...

Mobile Security Family Safety

BeReal – The Newest Kid On The Social Media Block

Without doubt, the biggest criticism we all have of social media is that everyone always looks fabulous! And while we...

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Best Practices for Adapting to a Remote Work Lifestyle 

As our world continues to evolve, we have been forced to adapt accordingly. Navigating change can be difficult for many, so...

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