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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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W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams

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.

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Buying Harry Styles Tickets? Avoid These Common Ticket Scams

As Harry Styles concert tickets go on sale for his first tour in years, cybersecurity experts warn that the same...

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Why You Still Get Spam Calls Even After Blocking Numbers

You block a caller, feel a moment of relief, and then the phone rings again. If you’re wondering why you still get spam calls even...

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How McAfee’s Scam Detector Checks QR Codes and Social Messages

Scams don’t always arrive with obvious warning signs.  They show up as QR codes on parking meters. As casual DMs that start...

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McAfee Report: In the AI Slop Era, Americans Spend Weeks Each Year Questioning What’s Real

Merriam-Webster’s word of 2025 was “slop.” Specifically, AI slop.  Low-effort, AI-generated content now fills social feeds, inboxes, and message threads....

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How to Delete or Deactivate Your Instagram Account

Considering leaving Instagram? Learn how to delete your account permanently or deactivate it temporarily. Take control of your account today.

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What is Doxing?

Imagine someone putting your personal information out online for thousands of strangers to see—your home address, phone number, even details...

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This Week in Scams: Netflix Phishing and QR Code Espionage

This week in scams, attackers are leaning hard on familiar brands, everyday tools, and routine behavior to trigger fast, unthinking reactions. From fake Netflix...

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Today’s Microsoft Outage Explained and Why it Triggers a Scam Playbook

Microsoft users across the U.S. experienced widespread disruptions Thursday after a technical failure prevented people from sending or receiving email...

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