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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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What MWC 2019 Shows Us About the Future of Connectivity

The time has come to say goodbye to Barcelona as we wrap up our time here at Mobile World Congress...

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McAfee Partners With Telefónica To Help Secure Consumers Worldwide

These days, cyberattacks can feel relentless. Due to the interconnected nature of the world we live in, cybercriminals have managed to...

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In 2019 the Threat is “Everywhere Malware”, Not just Mobile Malware

This time last year, we said that 2018 would be the year of mobile malware. Today at MWC, we’re calling...

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Open Backdoors and Voice Assistant Attacks: Key Takeaways from 2019’s Mobile Threat Report

These days, we seem to have a newfound reliance on all things ‘smart.’ We give these devices the keys to...

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What’s in the Box?

2018 was another record-setting year in the continuing trend for consumer online shopping.  With an increase in technology and efficiency,...

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Kicking Off MWC 2019 with Insights on Mobile Security and Growing Partnerships

We’ve touched down in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2019 (MWC), which is looking to stretch the limits of mobile...

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Don’t Take the Bait! How to Steer Clear of Tax Time Scams

For cybercriminals tax time is the most wonderful time of the year. They are in the shadows giddy, eager, and...

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Ryuk, Exploring the Human Connection

In collaboration with Bill Siegel and Alex Holdtman from Coveware.   At the beginning of 2019, McAfee ATR published an...

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MWC 2019: The Key to Establishing Digital Trust with Intelligent Connectivity

These days, it’s rare to walk into a home that doesn’t have a smart device in use. From voice assistants,...

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MWC 2019: Why 5G + Fortnite = a win-win for criminals

So apparently, the company behind Fortnite has so much cash that it’s forming a $100 million prize fund for upcoming...

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The Risks of Public Wi-Fi and How to Close the Security Gap

As I write this blog post, I’m digitally exposed, and I know it. For the past week, I’ve had to...

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PACE – People, Alignment, Culture, and Execution

McAfee was founded in 1987, and at 32 years old, we’re moving faster than ever before with more precision, agility,...

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ST01: Cloud Adoption Trends with Sekhar Sarukkai and Vittorio Viarengo

Cloud Adoption Trends Co-founder of Skyhigh Networks Sekhar Sarukkai and Head of Cloud Marketing Vittorio Viarengo discuss a range of...

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How To Sidestep Popular Social Scams

Each year, internet users lose billions of dollars to online scams, using clever ploys to trick us out of our...

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What About a Heart-To-Heart Talk with Your Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day?

I was listening to the Valentine’s Day playlist of my friend when suddenly espied one of my favorites- Ain’t No...

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Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue – What Does Your Personal Data Say About You?

A classic meet-cute – the moment where two people, destined to be together, meet for the first time. This rom-com...

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How Online Gamers Can Play It Safe

Online gaming has grown exponentially in recent years, and scammers have taken note. With the industry raking in over $100...

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Should you pull your smart plug?

While some may think, “why would I need my toaster to connect to the internet,” smart home devices continue to...

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Should you pull your smart plug?

While some may think, “why would I need my toaster to connect to the internet,” smart home devices continue to...

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Facebook’s Plans to Merge Messaging Platforms: What This Means for Online Safety

Integration: it seems to be all the rage. As technology becomes more sophisticated, we sprint to incorporate these new innovations...

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Safer Internet Day 2019 – Together for a Better Internet

What You Can Do Today to Help Create a Better Internet   Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) – an...

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MalBus: Popular South Korean Bus App Series in Google Play Found Dropping Malware

McAfee’s Mobile Research team recently learned of a new malicious Android application masquerading as a plugin for a transportation application...

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Customer Support Scams Are Popping up in Social Media Ads: How to Stay Secure

Many of us rely on customer support websites for navigating new technology. Whether it’s installing a new piece of software or...

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Teach Kids The 4Rs Critical for Online Safety on Safer Internet Day

“What are you doing?” “Uploading pics of our school fest. And don’t peer over my shoulder, Aunty. I have already...

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Apple Users: Here’s What to Do About the Major FaceTime Bug

FaceTime is a popular way for people of all ages to connect with long-distance loved ones. The feature permits Apple...

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#PrivacyAware: Will You Champion Your Family’s Online Privacy?

The perky cashier stopped my transaction midway to ask for my email and phone number. Not now. Not ever. No...

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How Safe is Your Child’s School WiFi?

School WiFi. For many of our digital natives, school WiFi may even be a more important part of their daily...

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