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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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Neverquest Banking Trojan Uses VNC, SOCKS in New Threat

A new banking Trojan in the news, known as Neverquest, is active and being used to attack a number of...

Family Safety

Nev & Michelle have a Conversation with the Students of Gertz-Ressler High

In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), McAfee joined up with the National Cyber Security Alliance at Gertz-Ressler...

McAfee Labs

Networked Printers at Risk

Multifunction printers (MFPs) have been common in offices for years. They let employees print, scan, and copy documents. Two separate talks...

McAfee Labs

Netop Vision Pro – Distance Learning Software is 20/20 in Hindsight

The McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help...

Family Safety

Netiquette – Teaching Your Kids Online Manners

‘Chew with your mouth closed’ ‘Say please and thank you’ ‘Don’t interrupt – wait your turn to speak’ How many...

Internet Security

Netflix Users: Don’t Get Hooked by This Tricky Phishing Email

If you own a smart TV, or even just a computer, it’s likely you have a Netflix account. The streaming...

Internet Security

Netflix Phishing Scam Lures Users Into Calling Fake Tech Support

A group of scammers seem to have taken to heart the lesson bequeathed to us by Three Dog Night in...

McAfee Labs

Nemty Ransomware – Learning by Doing

Executive Summary The McAfee Advanced Threat Research Team (ATR) observed a new ransomware family named ‘Nemty’ on 20 August 2019....

McAfee Labs

Necurs, Zbot Use Obfuscated Windows XP Detection to Bypass Analysis

This blog was written by Sanchit Karve. McAfee Labs has recently come across a number of malware samples that drop...

McAfee Labs

Necurs Botnet Leads the World in Sending Spam Traffic

In Q4 2017 we found that the Necurs and Gamut botnets comprised 97% of spam botnet traffic. (See the McAfee...

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Navigating Today’s Connected World

Whether we’re with our romantic partners or members of our family, our devices are not far behind. In fact, staying...

Internet Security

Navigating cybersecurity challenges in the early days of Agentic AI 

As we continue to evolve the field of AI, a new branch that has been accelerating recently is Agentic AI....

McAfee Labs

Narilam Trojan Targets Iranian Financial Software

Iranian infrastructure has been on the radar of cyberattackers for a couple of years. We have already witnessed organized and...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Myth-busting Antivirus Software Assumptions

The number of new viruses grows every day. In fact, McAfee registers an average of 1.1 million new malicious programs...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

Mystery Shopping Scams: What They Look Like, and How to Avoid Them

Mystery shopping can be exhilarating. It’s almost like the life of a spy, as you send secret details back to...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

MyFitnessPal, Panera Bread, Saks Fifth Avenue: What to Know About the Recent Data Breaches

This blog has been updated as of 4/4. Practically everything has become digitized in 2018. We’ve developed thousands of health...

Family Safety

My Top Tips To Help Your Family Stay Safe Online This Holiday Period

‘It’s the most wonderful time of year’ – we’ve all heard the jingles and read the slogans. But the holiday...

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My Journey from Intern to Principal Engineer

Written by Shuborno, Principal Engineer At McAfee, architects and engineers continuously have opportunities to make decisions that impact customers and...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Mobile Security

My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now?

Instagram hacks don’t always start with a dramatic “you’ve been locked out” moment.  More often, it starts with something small: your followers...

Life at McAfee

My Global Internship Experience

By: Madeleine Human Resources, Intern Picture this: approaching the end of your double degree, applying for internships and work experience...

Life at McAfee

My Flight Path: From the Royal Air Force to McAfee

By: Gareth, Technical Support Engineer, UK Where do you see yourself in five years? This well-known question is the crux...

McAfee News

My First Six Weeks

I am tasked with writing my first BLOG. With more than 25 years in this industry, I am quickly overwhelmed...

Family Safety

My Favourite Mothering Apps

I honestly don’t know where I would be without my favourite collection of apps. With four kids, too many pets,...

Life at McAfee

My Experience as a Finance Intern at McAfee for Summer 2020

By: Nilisha, Finance Intern, Plano, TX, United States Amidst this global pandemic, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

My email has been hacked! What should I do next?

If you find that your email has been hacked, your immediate reaction is probably wondering what you should do next....

Family Safety

My Child Wants a Phone. Should I Say ‘Yes’?

There are several factors to consider before taking this significant decision. Apart from their age, their maturity level, technology habits, and your gut instinct should be the primary considerations.

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

My Best Online Tips To Get You Sorted For Christmas

Every year I promise myself I am going to be super organised for Christmas. Invariably, I fail. But this year,...

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