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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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McAfee Labs

CryptoWall Ransomware Built With RC4 Bricks

Last month many Internet users were suddenly forced to trade in Bitcoins. This was not for general purposes–they were paying...

Internet Security

Cryptojacking – Stop Hackers from Making Money Off You

Your pain is their gain. That’s how things go in a cryptojacking attack. Cryptomining is the utilization of computers to...

Family Safety

Cryptojacking Up 4,000% How You Can Block the Bad Guys

Think about it: In the course of your everyday activities — like grocery shopping or riding public transportation — the...

Internet Security

Cryptojacking Campaign Caught Targeting Over 200,000 MikroTik Routers

Our routers are our connection to the internet, allowing us to use our devices to access websites at our leisure....

Internet Security

Cryptohacking: Is Cryptocurrency Losing Its Credibility?

In the fall of 2021, cryptocurrency value skyrocketed. Ethereum and Bitcoin had their highest values ever, causing a huge stir...

McAfee Labs

Cryptocurrency Laundering Service, BestMixer.io, Taken Down by Law Enforcement

A much overlooked but essential part in financially motivated (cyber)crime is making sure that the origins of criminal funds are...

McAfee Labs

Cryptocurrencies a Target for Cybercriminals, Part 2: Social Platforms Come Next

One target of cybercriminals is cryptocurrencies, which hold tremendous wealth but are largely anonymous. This limits the attack surface mostly...

McAfee Labs

Cryptocurrencies a Target for Cybercriminals, Part 1: the Risks of Innovation

All cryptocurrencies are a target for cybercriminals. Anywhere there is value, criminals, fraudsters, and charlatans will soon follow. Call it...

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Crypto Scammers Exploit: Elon Musk Speaks on Cryptocurrency

By Oliver Devane  Update: In the past 24 hours (from time of publication)  McAfee has identified 15 more scam sites...

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