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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

AI in the Wild: Malicious Applications of Mainstream AI Tools

It’s not all funny limericks, bizarre portraits, and hilarious viral skits. ChatGPT, Bard, DALL-E, Craiyon, Voice.ai, and a whole host...

Privacy & Identity Protection

What is Spyware?

Spyware. If the name sounds creepy and invasive, that’s because it is.  The thought of someone virtually looking over your...

McAfee Labs

Scammers Follow the Rebranding of Twitter to X, to Distribute Malware

Authored by: Vallabh Chole and Yerko Grbic On July 23rd, 2023, Elon Musk announced that the social networking site, Twitter...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Four Ways To Use AI Responsibly

Are you skeptical about mainstream artificial intelligence? Or are you all in on AI and use it all day, every...

McAfee Labs

Android SpyNote attacks electric and water public utility users in Japan

Authored by Yukihiro Okutomi  McAfee’s Mobile team observed a smishing campaign against Japanese Android users posing as a power and...

Internet Security

Scammers Love Barbie: Fake Videos Promote Bogus Ticket Offers That Steal Personal Info

Turns out, scammers really love Barbie.  As Barbie makes her debut on the big screen, scammers are aiming to cash...

How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Protect Yourself From Tailgating Attacks

Holding the door for someone might open the way to a cyberattack. For anyone who works in a secure building...

Mobile Security

Mobile Spyware: How Hackers Can Turn Your Phone Into a Stalking Machine

Some crooks and shady characters will invade your privacy simply by asking for your permission to snoop—through invasive apps you...

Mobile Security

iPhone Update — Apply It Now If You Haven’t Already

Apple recently issued an urgent iPhone update, iOS version 16.5.1. If you haven’t updated yet, you should.  Owners of iPads...

Internet Security

Be Mindful of These 3 AI Tricks on World Social Media Day

Happy World Social Media Day! Today’s a day about celebrating the life-long friendships you’ve made thanks to social media. Social...

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