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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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Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Does PC Cleaning Improve Performance?

Cleaning up your PC has several advantages, including the speeding up of your system and safeguarding your personal information from potential threats. Besides, the process frees up storage space.

How To Guides and Tutorials

Does Windows 10 or 11 Need Antivirus Software?

Should you just use Windows Security — Microsoft’s free version of antivirus software — or buy additional protection? Read on to learn what Microsoft Security covers and how additional virus protection can secure all of your connected devices.

Family Safety

Does Your Child Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Social Media?

Have you noticed that when parents gather, it doesn’t take long before the topic of kids and social media comes up. That’s because concern over screen time is a big...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Does Your Family Need a VPN? Here are 3 Reasons it May Be Time

At one time Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) used to be tools exclusive to corporations and techie friends who appeared overly...

Family Safety

Does Your Teen Recognize the Cruelty of Subtweeting?

“No way! Do you think this tweet is about me?” The abruptly frantic teen held her phone directly up in...

McAfee Labs

Dofoil Downloader Update Adds XOR-, RC4-Based Encryption

This blog was written by Sanchit Karve. The Dofoil downloader (found in the wild since 2011) occasionally updates itself with...

McAfee Labs

Don’t Call Us We’ll Call You: McAfee ATR Finds Vulnerability in Agora Video SDK

The McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t Let Cybercriminals Give You the Wedding Bell Blues

It’s springtime, which means flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and wedding season is starting. Back in my day,...

Family Safety

Don’t Let Hackers Sink Your Family Vacation Plans

Planning a family vacation has evolved to an art form. There’s an app for everything from booking flights, discovering deals,...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t Rely on the Password Reset

Think about your keychain. It probably holds the necessities: car keys, home keys, work keys, miscellaneous keychains you bought on...

Family Safety

Don’t Take the Bait! How to Steer Clear of Tax Time Scams

For cybercriminals tax time is the most wonderful time of the year. They are in the shadows giddy, eager, and...

Mobile Security

Don’t Believe These 6 Mobile Security Myths

Smartphones are picking up popularity. You can now access email, social media, and other things from a device that fits...

McAfee Labs

Don’t Get Caught Offsides with These World Cup Scams

Authored by: Christy Crimmins and Oliver Devane Football (or Soccer as we call it in the U.S.) is the most...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection Family Safety

Don’t Get Duped: How to Spot 2018’s Top Tax Scams

It’s the most vulnerable time of the year. Tax time is when cyber criminals pull out their best scams and...

Internet Security

Don’t Get PWNed by Fake Gaming Currency Sites

If you’re a gamer, you know how important virtual currency is. It allows you to purchase new costumes and weapons...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t Let Airbnb Scams Stop Your Summer Travel Plans

With summertime just around the corner, many people are planning vacations to enjoy some much-needed R&R or quality time with...

Mobile Security Family Safety

Don’t Let Location-Based Services Put You in Danger

Location-based services utilize geo-location information to publish your whereabouts. In some cases, these services can also provide discounts or freebies...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t Let Old Accounts Haunt You: How to Maintain Your Digital Graveyard

What was the first online service that you signed up for? Perhaps it was your middle school email address (“soccerloveR1450@hotmail.com”...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t Let Scams Be the Cause of your March Madness

This blog post was written by Bruce Snell. For basketball fans, March is a great month.  It’s time to fill...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t Let Tax Fraud Ruin Your IRS Refund

Don’t Let Tax Fraud Ruin Your IRS Refund Here’s how to lock down your data this tax season Tax season...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Family Safety

Don’t Let the Grinch Hack Your Christmas!

What’s on your family’s Christmas list this year? Let me guess – technology! Our desire for shiny, fast, connected devices...

Internet Security

Don’t Let Thunderclap Flaws Strike Your Device

If you own a Mac or PC, odds are you’ve used your laptop’s Thunderbolt port to connect another device to...

Internet Security

Don’t Play Games With Your Cybersecurity: #RT2Win a Respawn-Worthy Prize

In recent years, gaming has grown drastically in popularity – moving from a niche hobby to a mainstream activity for...

Security News Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Don’t RSVP to This Holiday Party: Protect Yourself From the Emotet Trojan

The holiday season is officially among us. From last-minute holiday shopping to attending countless parties, this time of year keeps...

Life at McAfee

Don’t Stop Learning! Jeremy’s McAfee Journey

Our How I Got Here series spotlights the stories of team members who have successfully grown their careers here at McAfee. This...

McAfee Labs

Don’t Substitute CVSS for Risk: Scoring System Inflates Importance of CVE-2017-3735

This blog was co-written by Brook Schoenfield and Damian Quiroga. I am a wry observer of vulnerability announcements. CVE-2017-3735—which can...

Security News Internet Security

Don’t Take a Bite out of that Apple Gift Card Scam

Good rule of thumb on the web: When it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Those ads...

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