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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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Research Shows Parents Need a Pat On the Back But There Is Still Work To Be Done

Sometimes as parents we need a little pat on the back and confirmation we’re doing something right. Well, the McAfee...

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No Wi-Fi? No Problem. Teens Use New App to ‘Air Chat’

“Hey! Who shut off the data?” Is this a familiar question in your house? Teens who panic when their data...

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Remote Jeep Hacking Successful: Time to Patch Your Car?

This blog post was written by Bruce Snell. Next month I’ll be moving back to the US after a few...

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Think Twice Before Trusting These 14 Android Apps with Your Login Information

In life, there are a handful of people that each of us truly trust – and can confide in fully....

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Forgot Where You Were Yesterday? Google Has You Covered.

Last Tuesday, Google introduced Your Timeline for its Google Map website and Android devices. Your Timeline acts as a documentarian...

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An Aware Child is Safer Online

A Parent’s Handy Primer on Cyber Vocabulary – Part IV Aaaaaand, we are back! *drum rolls* This week’s topic is...

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Passwords in Real Life: Don’t be Lazy

It’s tough being responsible sometimes. And managing responsibilities for what is precious in your life usually takes a little extra...

Family Safety

#HDM: Decoding the Latest Wave of Teen Cyber Slang

Do you get a little confused looking through your teen’s Instagram or Twitter feed lately and seeing a crazy amount...

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The Mysterious, Ominous Dark Web: A Primer for the Rest of Us

These past weeks have not been kind to those seeking privacy for conducting illicit activities. The Ashley Madison hack came to...

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Back to school Tech Security for College Students

Some of us remember college dorm days, when students were envied if they had their own typewriter. These days, college...

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Best practices for preventing Dridex infections

Mitigating the Dridex threat at multiple levels like file, registry, url and ip address can be achieved at various layers of...

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How to Steer Your Kids Clear of the Dismal World of Tumblr

Tumblr is social network that has carved a digital niche all its own. Far from the conventional vibe of Facebook...

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SSL Packet Capture Is An Amateur Hacker’s Best Friend

Chances are, you’ve either heard of or used the catch phrase ‘there’s an app for that’ at least once before....

Family Safety

Teacher’s Day – Educating Students about Cyber Safety

With a bit of mentoring, kids can become good digital citizens. This mentoring will help them stay safe online and...

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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...

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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...

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Return of the Hack

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

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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...

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