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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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Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation

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Henry’s Scam Story: The Social Media Con

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Here’s a Codicil to Add to Your Will – Disposal of Your Digital Assets

Codicil to Add to your Will – Disposal of Your Digital Assets We were still in shock over the sudden...

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Here’s How to Steer Clear of Bot Accounts on Social Media

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Here’s How the California Consumer Privacy Act Will Affect You

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Here’s What I’m Doing to Avoid Being Caught Up in A Puppy Scam

In November last year, we lost our much-loved family dog. We were all so devasted. Harley was a very handsome...

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Botnets

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Data Privacy in 2020

The end of 2019 is rapidly approaching, and with the coming of a new year comes the perfect opportunity to...

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Hidden & Fake Apps: How Hackers Could Be Targeting Your Connected Home

Like most parents, before you go to sleep each night, you take extra care to lock doors and windows to...

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Hidden Cobra Targets Turkish Financial Sector With New Bankshot Implant

This post was prepared with contributions from Asheer Malhotra, Charles Crawford, and Jessica Saavedra-Morales.  On February 28, the McAfee Advanced...

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Hidden Data Economy Report Exposes Price Points for Stolen Data

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HiddenAds Spread via Android Gaming Apps on Google Play

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High-Tech & Hackable: How to Safeguard Your Smart Baby Devices

It’s just about as creepy as it gets: A hacker breaking into a smart device in your baby’s nursery. The...

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Hold onto Your Phone, and Your Wallet – The Top Five Text Scams

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Holiday Challenge: How Serious Are You About Curbing Your Screentime?

I tinkered with the idea of signing off Facebook for the holidays. I even wrote the popular “I’m unplugging for...

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Holiday Rush: How to Check Yourself Before Your Wreck Yourself When Shopping Online

It was the last item on my list and Christmas was less than a week away. I was on the...

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Holiday Stress Can Make You More Careless Online

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Holiday Travelers! Steer Clear of 3 Common Cyberthreats

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