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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

Why use a VPN?

If you want to be a pro at privacy, here’s a tip: When it’s time to go online, whether it’s...

Family Safety

The Dangers of Walking and Talking

As safe drivers and responsible community members, I know we are all aware that you just can’t use your mobile...

Internet Security Mobile Security

Return of the Hack

As our world has evolved, so has our technology. And, as that technology has evolved, so has its consumption. Now...

Family Safety

What Do Your Kids Want To Be When They Grow Up?

When I was 8, I was completely obsessed with being an air hostess ‘when I grew up.’ The thought of travelling the...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

What is a Hacker?

You probably think you know what a “hacker” is, but the images portrayed in the media can be misleading. You...

Family Safety

Could Facebook Get a ‘Dislike’ Button? Why Parents Ought to Care

There’s revived discussion in the halls of Facebook about adding a ‘dislike’ button to the popular social network. In fact,...

Mobile Security Security News

XcodeGhost Pulled from App Store After a Good Scare: What to Know

This week in cybersecurity was yet another for the books, as we watched a tech giant swiftly avert a security...

Family Safety

Online Forums and Chronic Illness

Life can sometimes deal us a tough set of cards. Dealing with a chronic illness is no exception. The Australian...

McAfee Labs

Japanese Banking Trojan Shifu Combines Malware Tools

In recent weeks, McAfee Labs has analyzed a recently discovered banking Trojan that combines elements from multiple malware tools. Shifu...

Internet Security McAfee News

The 2015 Most Dangerous Celebrity is Putting Devices in a State of Trance

Who doesn’t love to search for celebrities online? From red carpet photos, to clips of the latest fashion faux pas,...

Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Is Your App Conspiring to Make Your Private Information Public?

Apps! They help us make the most of our time and bring ease in our busy lifestyle with just a...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

10 Tips to Help Boost Your Teen’s Selfie Safety IQ

More people accidentally die each year while taking selfies than die from shark attacks. Sounds like an urban legend, right?...

McAfee News Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

McAfee delivers Updates to its Comprehensive Android Optimization Solutioner

McAfee just released the latest update to its McAfee Battery Optimizer, a complete device optimization app that works with Android...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

From the Ground Up: How the Cars of the Future Will Be Secured

Autonomous systems are doing wonders for us, whether it be in factory manufacturing or recommending where you go to get...

McAfee Labs

We’ve Been Hacked! Okay, I’ll Deal With It Next Week

That was the message I got from a CEO when we presented evidence that their organization had been compromised and...

McAfee Labs

Hidden Data Economy Report Exposes Price Points for Stolen Data

McAfee today released The Hidden Data Economy report, which provides examples of how different types of stolen data is being...

Family Safety

Making Online Safety a Priority for Our Tech-Savvy Children

The joy of parenthood! We offer our children the best opportunities to help them become happy, healthy, responsible and educated...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Chip and PIN Credit Cards: More Secure, But Not Perfect

Not too long ago I discussed a big change coming to your credit and debit cards—the Chip and PIN system....

Family Safety

10 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal with Digital Friction

Has your teen been a little moody lately, short-tempered, or even oddly quiet? Outside of the normal teen angst, there could...

McAfee Labs

Ransomware: an Insight to Financial Gain

This week, joint research on the CryptoWall Version 3 family was released by the Cyber Threat Alliance. In Lucrative Ransomware...

McAfee Labs

CryptoWall V3 and V4 Protection for McAfee Customers

Updated, November 6:  Since October 30, the release date of the Cyber Threat Alliance report on CryptoWall Version 3, we...

Mobile Security

Mobile Phone Etiquette

Nothing irritates me more than someone using their phone while talking to me – and it’s not because I think...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

10 Tips to Rein In Excessive Texting

Last month’s phone bill confirms it: Houston, we’ve got a problem. Your teen sent 4,600 texts and your tween sent...

McAfee Labs

Beware the Rapid Proliferation of Cyber-warfare Capabilities

Governments across the globe continue to invest in cyber warfare operations.   Over 60 countries, a number that is rising, currently...

Internet Security Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Mobile Attacks: The Golden Age for Hackers

It’s fun to re-watch shows like “Friends” and realize that so many plot lines are irrelevant today because of technology...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Introducing the ‘Most Hackable’ Gifts of the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again: the time for a gauntlet of ads, shopping trips, and crowds as we begin...

McAfee Labs

2016 Cybersecurity Predictions Report Examines Growth in Integrity Attacks

Cybersecurity changes rapidly. Those with valuable insights can better prepare for the shifting risks and opportunities. McAfee has just released the McAfee...

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