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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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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...

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On July 9th Millions May Lose Access To Internet

As reported in March, the FBI has uncovered a network of rogue DNS servers and has taken steps to disable...

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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,...

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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.

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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...

Family Safety

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Are You Willing to Do Just One Thing?

Life is busy. Events, celebrations, and deadlines fight for space on the family calendar. It’s so easy to zoom through...

McAfee Labs

Obfuscated Malware Discovered on Google Play

The McAfee Labs Mobile Malware Research team found early this week on Google Play a set of malware published by...

Mobile Security

Obad.a – What You Need to Know About the Latest Android Threat

With the convenience of our mobile apps, we increasingly rely on our phones for work and play.  But did you...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Nude Celebrity Photo Dump Has Many Asking What Happened

Hundreds of private photos belonging to several high-profile Hollywood actresses were posted online this past weekend. They are explicit in...

Internet Security Family Safety

Now Dolls Can be Hacked Too

This blog post was written by Bruce Snell. Soon after posting our Most Hackable Gifts blog, NBC 5 in Chicago...

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