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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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Family Safety

Parents: You May Want to Pay Closer Attention to the TikTok App

You aren’t imagining things. Everyone is talking about the popular video-sharing app TikTok. That’s because it has simultaneously become both...

Family Safety

Parents: Are Your Kids Ignoring the Danger of Dating Apps?

As a parent, you might feel caught in a dilemma. On one hand, you want to respect your teen’s privacy and independence. On the other, you worry about the potential dangers lurking behind these digital platforms. This article aims to shed light on the risks associated with teenage use of ...

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Parents: 8 Tips to Help You Become a Better Listener

Are you a good listener? It’s easy to imagine that we’re all rockstars when it comes to this seemingly no-brainer...

Family Safety

Parents, It’s Time to Grow Up

A new child in the family is always the center of attention. The proud parents are so amazed by their...

Family Safety

Parents in the Know: Staying on Top of the Slang, Pt. II

The task of parenting a digital native isn’t for the faint of heart. Not only are kids texting and posting...

Family Safety

Parent, Is Your Teen Being Foolish on Twitter?

It’s Twitter — not Tweeter — parents, and your teenager could be using the social network in a reckless way. A...

Family Safety

Parent’s Guide: 8 Ways to Help Your Teen Combat Distracted Driving

Read this statement, then read it again: Just five distracted seconds at 55 mph is equivalent to driving the length...

Family Safety

Parent Alert: Could Your Child be Plagiarizing Homework?

“Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.” ~Lady Marguerite Blessington Most of us would gasp...

McAfee Labs

Parasitic Coin Mining Creates Wealth, Destroys Systems

The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has inspired some people to pursue coin mining, essentially making money online. (Mining is the...

McAfee News

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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Ovidiy Stealer Malware Helps Cybercriminals Snatch Passwords for a Small Fee

You can buy almost anything online these days – clothes, books, food, the list goes on. That list also includes...

Family Safety Privacy & Identity Protection

Oversharing: Are You Ignoring Your Child’s Privacy When You Post Online?

Take it down, please.  The above is a typical text message parents send to kids when they discover their child...

Family Safety

Oversharing – Don’t Blame It All On The Kids!

No matter which way you interpret the plethora of research, it is very clear – our teens are oversharing. The...

Family Safety Privacy & Identity Protection

Oversharing on Social Media Common Amongst 50+

Thanks to social media, societal norms have undergone a seismic shift in the past five years. What was once considered...

McAfee Labs

Overcoming Targeted Attacks: a New Approach

Successful targeted attacks bypass security controls and typically cause significant damage to an enterprise. Damages may include reputation, monetary, and...

Internet Security

Over 10 Million Facebook Users Hacked in Ongoing Phishing Scam

In this digital age, communicating online and through our devices has become the norm. From sharing highlights of last night’s...

Internet Security

OurMine Takes to Twitter, Hacking Netflix and Marvel Accounts

Another day, another OurMine hack. At least that’s been the notion of the past year, many of us in the...

Internet Security

OurMine is at it Again! How They Broke in to MineCraft Accounts

  Gamers are one of the largest communities on the internet. YouTube’s most subscribed channel caters to players, 100 million...

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