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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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How To Stay Safe from Phishing Attacks

When you’re online, the world is at your fingertips. You can do amazing things like stream the latest movies while they’re still in theaters! Or...

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How To Stay Safe from Ransomware Attacks

What is Ransomware? Over the past year, you may have seen the term ransomware popping up frequently. There’s good reason...

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How to Stay Safe in the Age of AI

We’ve seen how AI can create — and how it can transform our lives. What gets talked about less is...

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How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser

AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new way to experience...

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How to Stay Safe When Paying Your Taxes to the IRS

Who else loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers.  It’s high time of year for online risks here in the U.S....

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How to Stay Safe while Working from Home

Working from home has established itself as a norm. As of 2023, 35% of employed adults in the U.S. work...

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How to Stay Secure from the Latest Volkswagen Giveaway Scam

You’re scrolling through Facebook and receive a message notification. You open it and see it’s from Volkswagen, claiming that the...

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How to Stay Secure While Distance Learning: Don’t Get Schooled by Hackers

Many students hold their college experience near and dear to their hearts. Apart from working towards a degree and a desired career path, students rely on...

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How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams

It’s that time of year again – tax season! Whether you’ve already filed in the hopes of an early refund...

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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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How to Stop Phone Spoofing

Learn how to stop phone spoofing and protect yourself from scam calls disguised as trusted contacts. Learn how to block them and ways to protect yourself.

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How To Stop Sharing Private Information Online

When I started my job as Cybermum – over 10 years ago – it was quite common to strategise ways...

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How to Stop Sharing Your Location Information

The Internet helps us connect and share with people around the world, but there are some people with whom you...

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How to Stop the Popups

McAfee is tracking an increase in the use of deceptive popups that mislead some users into taking action, while annoying...

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How To Survive the Deepfake Election with McAfee’s 2024 Election AI Toolkit

As malicious deepfakes continue to flood our screens with disinformation during this election year, we’ve released our 2024 Election AI...

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How to Talk to Your Grandparents About Staying Safe Online

Reports filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put the risks in perspective — scammers squarely target older adults....

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How to Talk To Your Kids About Identity Theft

Let’s be honest, talking to your kids about identity theft isn’t probably top of your list. There’s a long list...

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How to Teach Kids About Online Safety: A Guide

Kids are online now more than ever, not just during free time, but also during school time. It is impossible to always peek over their...

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How To Teach Your Kids About Deepfakes

Is it real? Is it fake?  Deepfake technology has certainly made everything far more complicated online. How do you know...

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How to Tell if that Online Job Offer is Fake

Just when they need financial security the most, job seekers face another challenge—getting ripped off by job scams.  Scammers will...

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How to tell If Your Identity Has Been Stolen

Most of us use the internet every day, so we’re comfortable sharing a lot of information online. However, cybercriminals want...

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How to Tell If Your Phone Has Been Hacked and What to Do

Learn the signs of a hacked phone so you can act quickly and protect your data. Discover tips to secure your phone from hackers and prevent future attacks.

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How To Tell If Your Smart TV Spying on You

Discover how hackers can spy on you through your smart TV's camera, microphone, and apps. Learn how to disable tracking features like ACR, and essential privacy settings to protect yourself from unauthorized surveillance.

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How to Tell If Your Text Message Is Real 

Text message scams are surging, costing consumers more money and time than ever before.   According to McAfee’s latest State of...

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How To Tell The Difference Between Identity Fraud and Identity Theft?

What’s the difference between identity fraud and identity theft? Well, it’s subtle, so much so that it’s easy to use...

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How to Tell Whether a Website Is Safe or Unsafe

Wondering if a website is safe? Learn how to check site security, spot red flags, and protect yourself from phishing, malware, and scams. Stay secure online!

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How to Treat Your Family’s Personal Data Like Gold in a Hyper-Connected World

Tomorrow, January 28, is National Data Privacy Day. While that may not mean a lot to you at first glance, the...

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