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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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Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Can All-in-One Printers Be Hacked? “Hackable?” Sets the Fax Straight

The heyday of fax technology may have been in the 80s, but all-in-one printers found throughout homes and offices often...

McAfee Labs

In NTDLL I Trust – Process Reimaging and Endpoint Security Solution Bypass

Process Reimaging Overview The Windows Operating System has inconsistencies in how it determines process image FILE_OBJECT locations, which impacts non-EDR...

McAfee Labs

Why Process Reimaging Matters

As this blog goes live, Eoin Carroll will be stepping off the stage at Hack in Paris having detailed the...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

3 Tips Venmo Users Should Follow to Keep Their Transactions Secure

You’ve probably heard of Venmo, the quick and convenient peer-to-peer mobile payments app. From splitting the check when eating out...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Process Reimaging: A Cybercrook’s New Disguise for Malware

As of early 2019, Windows 10 is running on more than 700 million devices, including PCs, tablets, phones, and even...

Family Safety

Kids Obsessed with YouTube? How to Help Them Stay Balanced, Safe This Summer

If you haven’t seen your kids in a few hours but can hear outbursts of laughter from a nearby room,...

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RDP Security Explained

RDP on the Radar Recently, McAfee released a blog related to the wormable RDP vulnerability referred to as CVE-2019-0708 or...

Internet Security Mobile Security

Catch a Ride Via Wearable

More often than not, commuters and travelers alike want to get to their destination quickly and easily. The advent of...

Life at McAfee

How McAfee’s Paternity Leave Helped My New Family

By: Guillaume, EMEA Retail Marketing Manager, Slough, U.K. Becoming a parent is a daunting experience for anyone. The sheer amount...

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#Verified or Phishing Victim? 3 Tips to Protect Your Instagram Account

If you’re an avid Instagram user, chances are you’ve come across some accounts with a little blue checkmark next to...

Internet Security

Can Video Game “Mods” Expose Players to Malware?

“Hackable?” host Geoff Siskind’s son is a huge fan of the world-building computer game Minecraft — and downloads “mods” for...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

Is Your Smart Home Secure? 5 Tips to Help You Connect Confidently

With so many smart home devices being used today, it’s no surprise that users would want a tool to help...

Family Safety

Summer Scam Alerts: Don’t Let Crooks Wreck Your Family Travel Plans

While our click-and-pay digital lifestyle makes accessing travel and entertainment more convenient, for every app or website we loop into...

Mobile Security

Evolved IoT Linux Worm Targets Users’ Devices

Since the early ‘90s, Linux has been a cornerstone of computer operating systems. Today, Linux is everywhere — from smartphones...

How To Guides and Tutorials Family Safety

How to Help Kids Build Strong Digital Habits Before Summer Slips Away

Few seasons are more important to the parent-child bond than summer. The days are longer, fewer activities are crowding the...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

Watch Your Webcam: Tips to Protect Your Mac From Zoom Hackers

You’ve probably heard of the popular video conferencing platform, Zoom. This platform enables its millions of users in various locations...

McAfee Labs

16Shop Now Targets Amazon

Since early November 2018 McAfee Labs have observed a phishing kit, dubbed 16Shop, being used by malicious actors to target...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: 3 Tips to Help Protect Your Online Privacy

It’s 2019 and technology is becoming more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. With more technology comes greater connectivity. In fact,...

Mobile Security

Is Your WhatsApp Being Weird? You May Need to Check For Hidden Malware

With over 2.5 billion monthly active users that have accumulated since its fruition, Android has seen massive growth over the...

Family Safety

Family Safety: Twitter, Instagram Beef Up Measures to Fight Hate Speech, Bullying

The past few weeks have proven to be wins for family safety with several top social networks announcing changes to...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Could a Dropped USB Drive Expose You to Malware?

USB drives seem harmless enough and they’re a convenient way to store, back up, or transfer files from your computer....

McAfee Labs

McAfee ATR Aids Police in Arrest of Rubella & Dryad Office Macro Builder

Everyday thousands of people receive emails with malicious attachments in their email inbox. Disguised as a missed payment or an...

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Downloaded FaceApp? Here’s How Your Privacy Is Now Affected

If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ve probably seen some people in your feed posting images of themselves looking...

Family Safety

YOLO: What Parents Need to Know About the Anonymity App Kids Use with Snapchat

If your kids use Snapchat, chances are they also use the popular new app YOLO along with it. Since it’s...

McAfee Labs

Demystifying Blockchain: Sifting Through Benefits, Examples and Choices

You have likely heard that blockchain will disrupt everything from banking to retail to identity management and more. You may...

Mobile Security Family Safety

School of Cyberthreats: 3 Attacks Impacting Today’s Schools

Educational institutions are data-rich gold mines. From student and employee records to sensitive financial information, schools contain a plethora of...

Life at McAfee

McAfee for McAfee: An Intern Journey

By Gwendolyn McAfee My grandfather always told me that I could achieve anything the world has to offer if I...

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