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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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GitHub’s Dark Side: Unveiling Malware Disguised as Cracks, Hacks, and Crypto Tools

Authored by Aayush Tyagi Video game hacks, cracked software, and free crypto tools remain popular bait for malware authors. Recently,...

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From Election Day to Inauguration: How Cybersecurity Safeguards Democracy

Inauguration Day has come and gone, and the peaceful transfer of power couldn’t have happened without the intricate systems that...

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Breaking Down the Brad Pitt Scam: How it Happened and What We Can Learn 

Romance scams have surged in sophistication, preying on emotions and exploiting the trust of victims in the digital age.   The...

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AV-Comparatives Crowns McAfee as 2024’s Leader in Online Protection and Speed

McAfee Total Protection users can feel even more secure online knowing that AV-Comparatives has named it the best in 2024...

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Scammers Exploit California Wildfires: How to Stay Safe 

The devastating wildfires sweeping through Southern California have left countless neighborhoods in ruins, forcing thousands to evacuate and destroying homes...

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The Hollywood Sign is Not on Fire: Deepfakes Spread During L.A. Wildfires

Amid the devastation of the Los Angeles County wildfires – scorching an area twice the size of Manhattan – McAfee...

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McAfee Deepfake Detector: Fighting Misinformation with AMD AI-Powered Precision

In a world where deepfake scams and misinformation are increasingly pervasive, McAfee is taking a bold step forward with major...

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McAfee Shines at CES 2025: Redefining AI Protection for All

As CES kicks off in Las Vegas, McAfee proudly stands at the forefront of innovation, showcasing our leadership in AI...

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State of the Scamiverse – How AI is Revolutionizing Online Fraud

For less than the cost of a latte and in under 10 minutes, scammers today can create shockingly convincing deepfake...

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How to Protect Yourself from a Brushing Scam

Brushing scams are a type of online fraud where sellers send unsolicited packages to individuals, even though they never made...

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Spyware distributed through Amazon Appstore

Authored by Wenfeng Yu and ZePeng Chen As smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, malicious apps...

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A New Android Banking Trojan Masquerades as Utility and Banking Apps in India

Authored by Dexter Shin Over the years, cyber threats targeting Android devices have become more sophisticated and persistent. Recently, McAfee...

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This Holiday Season, Watch Out for These Cyber-Grinch Tricks Used to Scam Holiday Shoppers

McAfee threat researchers have identified several consumer brands and product categories most frequently used by cybercriminals to trick consumers into...

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The Stealthy Stalker: Remcos RAT

Authored By Sakshi Jaiswal, Anuradha M In Q3 2024, McAfee Labs identified a sharp rise in the Remcos RAT threat....

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How to Protect Your Data While On-the-Go

Winter travel is filled with excitement—whether you’re heading to a snow-covered ski resort, visiting family for the holidays, or enjoying...

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2024 Data Breaches Wrapped

It’s been a big year for big data breaches. Billions of records on millions of people have been exposed at...

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How to Detect Signs of Identity Theft

When it comes to identity theft, trust your gut when something doesn’t feel right. Follow up. What you’re seeing could be a problem.   A missing bill or a mysterious charge on...

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How to Delete Yourself from the Internet

While you can’t delete your personal info from the internet entirely, you can take strong steps to remove it from...

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