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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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Hardware Hack Bypasses iPhone PIN Security Counter

A security researcher from the University of Cambridge has found a way to hack the iPhone NAND memory hardware to...

Family Safety

Has Your Phone Become Your Third Child? Ways to Get Screen Time Anxiety Under Control

You aren’t going to like this post. However, you will, hopefully, find yourself nodding and perhaps, even making some changes...

Mobile Security Family Safety

Have a Tweeting Teen in Your House? Here’s What You Need to Know

Twitter has evolved over the past decade to mean different things to different people. For adults, the platform has morphed...

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Have Fun in the Sun this Summer with the Summer Safety #RT2Win Sweepstakes!

The school year has come to an end, and with it comes the start of summer! For many, this time...

Family Safety

Have You Checked Your Teens’ Phone for the Burnbook App?

Every few months a new mobile app surfaces on the social landscape that quickly catches on. And, yes, parent—you need...

Family Safety

Have You Had the ‘Dangerous Celebrity’ Talk with Your Kids?

By now hopefully you’ve had several critical conversations with your child about the good, the bad, and the risky of...

Family Safety

Have You Talked to Your Kids About a Career in Cybersecurity?

Here’s some cool trivia for you: What profession currently has a zero-percent unemployment rate, pays an average of $116,000 a...

Family Safety

Have You Taught Your Kids About the Dangers of ‘Catfishing’?

You may have overheard your kids talking about “catfishing” or someone getting “catfished.” No, they aren’t talking about gills, hooks,...

Security News Internet Security

HBO Targeted by a Cyberattack, Potential “Game of Thrones” Scripts and Episodes Leaked

The night is dark and full of hackers. HBO (Home Box Office, Inc.) has been thrown into chaos, as the...

Security News Mobile Security

Heads Up Gamers! Fake Fortnite Android Apps Are Being Spread via YouTube Videos

Does the name “Fortnite” ring any bells? It should, because it’s probably the most popular video game in the world...

Family Safety

Heads Up Parents. Gaming Could Help Your Kids Perform Better at School but Facebook Won’t!

Some days, I think gaming is a gift from the gods – a ‘time-out’ gift for tired, stressed parents. But...

Family Safety

Help Kids Steer Clear of Cyberbullies During Summer Break

As we all look forward to the sunshine and freedom of summer, it’s important to remember that not all elements...

Family Safety

Help! My Child Just Got His First Phone, Now What?

Q: We held off as long as we could but finally decided to give our child a smartphone for Christmas....

Privacy & Identity Protection Mobile Security Family Safety

Helpful Tips for Safe Online Shopping

Thanksgiving—not before Halloween as we see things in stores and online now. It seems like the holiday season and decorations...

Family Safety

Helping Kids Deal with the Digital Rejection of ‘Ghosting’

Rejection is the unspoken risk that is present when we enter into any relationship be it a friendship or a...

Family Safety

Helping Kids Think Critically About Influencers They Follow Online

When I was a teenager, my role model was Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton. I admired everything about her. I...

Family Safety

Helping Kids Understand the Foolishness and Consequences of Sexting

Sexting and teens. Nearly every week, the headlines reflect the attempt of citizens, educators, and lawmakers to tackle the question: What...

Family Safety

Helping Kids Understand Their ‘Digital Footprint’

It’s easy to talk in general about an important topic and apply a catchy phrase to it without our kids...

Family Safety

Helping Mom & Dad: Family Video Chats

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get...

Family Safety

Helping Mom & Dad: Online Banking

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get...

Family Safety

Helping Mom & Dad: Online Doctor Visits and Telemedicine

Whether it’s for routine care, a prescription refill, or a simple follow-up, online doctor visits offer tremendous benefits in terms...

Family Safety

Helping Older Adults Build Strong Digital Literacy Skills

Most of us take our skills for granted when it comes to technology. We move effortlessly between applications and multiple devices. We install new software, set up numerous accounts, and easily clear technical hurdles that come our...

Family Safety

Helping Teens Cope with Three Bs: Bragging, Betrayal, Body Image

The three Bs — bragging, betrayal, and body Image — are a very big deal for both tweens and teens...

Family Safety

Helping Teens Rethink the Sexy Selfie

You just can’t make this stuff up. Who would have thought we’d be spending a chunk of our parenting years...

Family Safety

Helping Your Daughter Handle Mean Girls Online

It was an ordinary Tuesday after school. Sixteen year-old Allison was texting back and forth with her best friend Katie; both were...

Family Safety

Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation

Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that our ability to think critically about...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Henry’s Scam Story: The Social Media Con

Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in Dallas. Even without...

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