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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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Adylkuzz CoinMiner Spreading Like WannaCry

The last few days have been very busy for security teams all around the globe due to the nasty ransomware...

McAfee Labs

How to Protect Against WannaCry Ransomware in a McAfee Environment

WannaCry is a ransomware family targeting Microsoft Windows. On Friday May 12, a large cyberattack based on this threat was launched. At this time, it is estimated that more than 250,000 computers in 150 countries have been infected, each demanding a ransom payment.

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The Week That Was In Internet History

From the wheel to the internet, we have come a long way in terms of technological progress. While the invention...

Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How Using A VPN Could Save Your Summer

As summer inches closer, I begin to daydream about all the trips I’ll get to take with my family. However,...

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6 Ways to ‘Just Say No’ to the Time Wasting Habit of Digital Digging

If an app existed that tracked the minutes we spent looking at other people’s social profiles online (much like a...

McAfee Labs

Fake WannaCry ‘Protectors’ Emerge on Google Play

Are Android devices affected by the self-propagating ransomware WannaCry? No—because this threat exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This malware...

Mobile Security Security News

Fake WannaCry Protection Apps Hit the Google Play Store

WannaCry was the ransomware attack heard around the world. It impacted more than 150 countries and infected over 250,000 devices...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Protecting Your Privacy on Social Media

Social media sites are made for sharing, so protecting your privacy sometimes comes as an afterthought. But, the kind of...

Family Safety

Why Kids Use Secret Decoy Apps and Why Parents Should Care

Kids have been locking their diaries and hiding top secret shoe long before even Sandy Olssen had a crush on...

Mobile Security Security News

Android Devices Potentially Compromised by Judy App Weaknesses

We’ve seen cyberattacks truly embody their names as of late, given how the massive WannaCry ransomware attack left quite a...

McAfee Labs

Misuse of DocuSign Email Addresses Leads to Phishing Campaign

DocuSign, which provides electronic signatures and digital transaction management, reported that email addresses were stolen by an unknown party on...

Family Safety

Helping Kids Understand the Foolishness and Consequences of Sexting

Sexting and teens. Nearly every week, the headlines reflect the attempt of citizens, educators, and lawmakers to tackle the question: What...

Internet Security Family Safety

Curbing The Threat Of Fake Accounts

My bubbly teen was so excited the day she found Priyanka Chopra had started following her on Twitter. She was...

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Connected Vacations: Top Takeaways from Our Unplugging Survey

It’s June, which means the sun is shining, schools out, and it’s time for a family summer vacation! Whether you’re...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

How to Avoid Falling for a Fake Ad Scam

They say impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when it comes to the internet, copy cats don’t always...

Family Safety

The 5-Minute Parents’ Guide To Snapchat

OK – we’ve all heard about Snapchat and know that our kids love it. But how many of us really...

Family Safety

Unplugging: How Small Tech Shifts Can Make a Big Impact on a Family Vacation

The smartphone is the one item that automatically ignites an inner struggle as we pack for that long-awaited family vacation....

Internet Security Mobile Security

 We’ve Mastered Encrypted Messaging, So Are Encrypted Calls Next?

We’ve all heard the names before – WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Wire, Signal, Allo… with so many cyberattacks in the news...

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