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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

Online Safety for Seniors

Just like how we guide our children to understand and safely navigate the Internet, it is equally important to educate our elderly loved ones about the risks and best practices for using the Internet. By being proactive and involving them in our digital lives, we can help to ensure their ...

Family Safety

Online Safety for Kids – The App Your Kids are Using Now: Snapchat

The #1 question asked by parents when I present for McAfee’s Online Safety for Kids program, is “Where do I...

Internet Security

Online Job Scams – TikTokers Tell Their Stories, with a Warning

We reported earlier this year, a fresh rash of online job scams continue to rope in plenty of victims. Now,...

Family Safety

Online Forums and Chronic Illness

Life can sometimes deal us a tough set of cards. Dealing with a chronic illness is no exception. The Australian...

McAfee Labs

OneDrive Phishing Awareness

There are number of ways scammers use to target personal information and, currently, one example is, they are taking advantage...

Mobile Security McAfee Labs

One-Click Scammers Still Targeting Japanese Smartphone Users

Last year we saw an attack targeting Android device users in which more than 2,400 malicious one-click fraud apps were...

Mobile Security McAfee Labs

One-Click Fraud Variant on Google Play in Japan Steals User Data

Last week McAfee Labs reported a series of “one-click fraud” malware on Google Play in Japan. We have been monitoring...

Life at McAfee

One Team Member Selflessly Provides Relief to COVID-19’s Front Line

By: Heiko, Senior Security Engineer, Germany I never could have imagined that what started as a national duty to volunteer...

Internet Security Family Safety

On World Health Day, Give Your Children the Key to Good Digital Health

My morning walk route takes me past a school that usually has its assembly at 7:00 am. I catch glimpses...

Internet Security

On Public Wi-Fi, a VPN is Your Friend

You can almost feel it in the air. Wi-Fi is everywhere. And if you tap into public Wi-Fi, do it...

Mobile Security Family Safety

On Mother’s Day, Show Your Love for Your Mom by Introducing Her to Helpful Apps

A mobile chat with my mother usually goes off like this: “Hello! Can you hear me! I am very busy...

McAfee Labs

On Drovorub: Linux Kernel Security Best Practices

Intro In a U.S. government cyber security advisory released today, the National Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation warn...

McAfee Labs

Olympics Has Fallen – A Misinformation Campaign Featuring a Voice Cloned Elon Musk

Authored by Lakshya Mathur and Abhishek Karnik As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, excitement is building,...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection Security News

Old Breach Revisited: Cybercriminal Sells 117 Million LinkedIn Credentials

This week, a cybercriminal group going by the moniker “Peace” made headlines across the Internet. Peace didn’t do anything special....

Internet Security

Oh what a difference an “o” can make!

I don’t know about you, but I love Christmas in Australia, long summer days, the sound of cicadas at night,...

Family Safety

Oh No! 8 Signs that Grandma’s Getting Baited by a Catfish!

His name was Colonel Lance Shimmeroff. He was a retired U.S. Army officer and happened to be an ace Words...

McAfee Labs

Office 365 Users Targeted by Voicemail Scam Pages

McAfee Labs has been observing a new phishing campaign using a fake voicemail message to lure victims into entering their Office 365 email credentials.

Internet Security McAfee News Security News

Office 365 Ascent Is Security Opportunity

Microsoft is on a roll with its cloud strategy. In the past two quarters, the software giant has posted triple-digit...

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