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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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How to Protect Your Financial Data During Tax Season

W-2 phishing scams often involve emails that appear to be from the IRS or another official source, requesting personal information. The goal is to trick the recipient into revealing confidential data, such as social security numbers and financial information, which the perpetrator can then use for fraudulent purposes.

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft

Tax season isn’t just busy for taxpayers—it’s prime time for scammers, too. As you gather your W-2s, 1099s, and other...

Internet Security

Financial Losses from Tax Scams Top $1,000 on Average—and Gen Z is a Growing Target

Tax season is already stressful for many Americans, and to make matters worse, it’s also a golden opportunity for scammers....

Internet Security Family Safety

Protect Your Family From Scams With These 5 Key Online Safety Tips

Scams are big business for cybercriminals, and they’re getting more sophisticated than ever. According to McAfee’s State of the Scamiverse...

Internet Security

Data Shows You’ll Encounter A Deepfake Today—Here’s How To Recognize It

The internet is brimming with content designed to entertain, inform—and sometimes deceive. The latest tool in a cybercriminal’s arsenal? Deepfakes....

Internet Security McAfee Labs

Fake Toll Road Scam Texts are Everywhere. These Cities are The Most Targeted.

Look both ways for a new form of scam that’s on the rise, especially if you live in Dallas, Atlanta,...

Internet Security McAfee Labs

The Dark Side of Clickbait: How Fake Video Links Deliver Malware

Authored By Sakshi Jaiswal  McAfee Labs recently observed a surge in phishing campaigns that use fake viral video links to trick users...

McAfee News

McAfee Named One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—McAfee has been recognized on Forbes’ prestigious list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for...

Internet Security Mobile Security

The 9 Most Common Social Media Scams—and How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late

Social media connects us to friends, trends, and news in real time—but it also opens the door to scammers looking...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Spot a Crypto Scam: The Top Red Flags to Watch For

Cryptocurrency offers exciting opportunities—but it’s also a favorite playground for scammers.   With the rapid rise of deepfake technology and deceptive...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Avoid Romance Scams 

It starts with a simple DM on Instagram. It ends with an AI-generated con artist, thousands of dollars lost, and...

Privacy & Identity Protection

AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers—and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one

It started with a DM.  For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with the man she...

McAfee News

McAfee Named #1 Antivirus and Security Software Brand in TIME’s 2024 World’s Best Brands 

McAfee has been named the top brand in the Antivirus and Security Software category in TIME and Statista’s 2024 World’s...

Internet Security

Super Scams – Beat the Online Scammers Who Want to Sack Your Big Game

Cybercriminals will always try to cash in on a good thing, and football is no exception. Online scammers are ramping...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Buying Tickets for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour? Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Your Experience

Beyoncé has officially announced her Cowboy Carter world tour, and the excitement is through the roof! With her last tour...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Make Sure Your Gmail Account is Protected in Light of Recent AI Scams

The rise of AI-driven cyber threats has introduced a new level of sophistication to phishing scams, particularly those targeting Gmail...

Internet Security

Scam Alert: Fake Minecraft, Roblox Hacks on YouTube Hide Malware, Target Kids

Video games are a favorite pastime for millions of kids and teenagers worldwide, offering exciting challenges, epic battles, and opportunities...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Explaining DeepSeek: The AI Disruptor That’s Raising Red Flags for Privacy and Security

The artificial intelligence arms race has a new disruptor—DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has quickly gained traction for its...

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