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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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McAfee Labs

Patch Now: Simple Office ‘Protected View’ Bypass Could Have Big Impact

Protected View is a security feature of Microsoft Office. According to research from MWR Labs, Protected View mode is a strong...

McAfee Labs

Pastebin Shares Botnet Source Code

Few days back, we found another Pastebin entry that contains a source which looks to be malicious botnet code. As...

Internet Security

Past Election Scams: Lessons Learned and Current Threats

Elections are the bedrock of democratic societies, but historically, they have been vulnerable to various forms of manipulation and fraud....

Privacy & Identity Protection Family Safety

Passwords – It’s Not Cool to Share

Rightly or wrongly, being part of the ‘it’ crowd at school is what every tween and teen yearns for. Being...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Passwords in Real Life: Don’t be Lazy

It’s tough being responsible sometimes. And managing responsibilities for what is precious in your life usually takes a little extra...

Family Safety

Passwords are Like Toothbrushes – Not to Be Shared!!

Sometimes, I feel that my brain is full! We are all bombarded with information on so many fronts and quite...

McAfee Labs

Password-Protected Attachment Serves Ransomware

Attacks by macro malware carrying ransomware are growing, as we have recently reported. Since early March we have seen macro...

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 ...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

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,...

Security News Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

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...

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