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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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The Optus Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Optus, one of Australia’s largest telecommunications carriers, reported news of a data breach that may have compromised the information of...

Internet Security

Credit Lock and Credit Freeze: Which Service Is Best for You? Both!

Are you hoping to buy a house or apply for a car, personal, or business loan at some point? A...

Privacy & Identity Protection

All-New Ransomware Coverage Opens Up the Path to Recovery

Our all-new ransomware coverage is now available, ready to help just in case—all backed by expert advice to help you...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How Often Should You Change Your Passwords?

When it comes to passwords, most of us would love nothing more than to set it and forget it. But...

Internet Security

Steer Clear of the “Pay Yourself Scam” That’s Targeting Online Bank Accounts

An old banking scam has a new look. And it’s making the rounds again.  Recently Bank of America alerted its...

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...

Family Safety

What You Do Now To Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying

I can’t tell you how many times over my 25 years of parenting that I’ve just wanted to wrap my...

Life at McAfee

#WSPD Creating hope through action with The Jordan Legacy

*TW: Mentions Suicide Our passion for protecting people doesn’t stop with online safety. We deeply care for our people, their...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

Protect Your Social Media Accounts from Hacks and Attacks

Here’s to the hashtags, the likes, the followers, the DMs, and the LOLs—June 30th marks Social Media Day, a time to celebrate...

Family Safety

Deadly Digital Dares: The Blackout Challenge on TikTok

The social network TikTok is chockfull of interesting, fun, laugh-out-loud videos shared by creators worldwide. Kids, as well as parents,...

Internet Security

The Feeling of Safety with McAfee+

Safety has a feeling all its own, and that’s what’s at the heart of McAfee+.  We created McAfee+ so people...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Keep Your Passwords and Personal Information Safe

Password protection is one of the most common security protocols available. By creating a unique password, you are both proving...

Family Safety

Kicking Off a New School Year with New Online Habits

Most every parent loves a new school year. Most likely because the beloved milestone offers us a clean slate and...

Internet Security

What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?

It’s too bad cybercriminals don’t funnel their creativity into productive pursuits because they’re constantly coming up with nefarious new ways...

Family Safety

Back-to-School: Balancing Social Media & Mental Health

Wouldn’t it be nice if, along with grades for English, Science, and Algebra this year, our child’s report card included...

Mobile Security Family Safety

Smartphone Alternatives: Ease Your Way into Your Child’s First Phone

“But everyone else has one.”  Those are familiar words to a parent, especially if you’re having the first smartphone conversation...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Aussies Fear Snakes, Spiders and Getting Hacked

Fears and phobias. We all have them. But what are your biggest ones? I absolutely detest snakes but spiders don’t...

McAfee Labs

Malicious Cookie Stuffing Chrome Extensions with 1.4 Million Users

Authored by Oliver Devane and Vallabh Chole  September 9, 2022 Update: Since the original publication of this blog on August...

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