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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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Protect Your Digital Life: Why Strong Passwords Matter

Over the years, our lives have become more and more digital. Think about it: 20 years ago, no one was...

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What is Phishing? Find Out with Gary Davis on the Latest Episode of Tech Nation

Gary Davis is now a regular contributor on the Tech Nation podcast!  In this episode, Gary Davis educates that phishing...

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What Would Yoda Do? 5 Tips to Raising a Mindful Digital Jedi

A Jedi, from the epic Star Wars films, is a warrior who fights for the greater good. Jedi are set...

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#Verified — Worth the Risk?

In the social media world, a little blue checkmark next to a username is a sought-after status symbol. Celebrities, global...

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Avoid a Security Endgame: Learn About the Latest “Avengers” Scam

Marvel Studio’s $2.2 billion box-office hit “Avengers: Endgame” has quickly risen to the second-highest grossing film of all time in...

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Saving Summer: 5 Strategies to Help Reign In Family Screen Time Over Break

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — for teachers and lifeguards. For everyone else (parents) we have a...

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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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Privacy Awareness Week 2019 – Protect Your Online Privacy

If you haven’t given your online privacy much attention lately then things need to change. In our era of weekly...

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The iOS Twitter Bug: 3 Tips to Protect Your Location Data

Many of us use social media to keep our family and friends up-to-date on our everyday lives. We don’t typically...

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3 Tips for Protecting Against the New WhatsApp Bug

Messaging apps are a common form of digital communication these days, with Facebook’s WhatsApp being one of the most popular...

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Breaches and Bugs: How Secure are Your Family’s Favorite Apps?

Is your family feeling more vulnerable online lately? If so, you aren’t alone. The recent WhatsApp bug and social media...

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“Hackable?” Puts Smartphones to the Test

Is the Personal Data on Your Smartphone Vulnerable? Listen to Find Out: Used for everything from banking and taking pictures,...

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RDP Stands for “Really DO Patch!” – Understanding the Wormable RDP Vulnerability

During Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday cycle, a security advisory was released for a vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)....

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Cryptocurrency Laundering Service, BestMixer.io, Taken Down by Law Enforcement

A much overlooked but essential part in financially motivated (cyber)crime is making sure that the origins of criminal funds are...

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Don’t Let Airbnb Scams Stop Your Summer Travel Plans

With summertime just around the corner, many people are planning vacations to enjoy some much-needed R&R or quality time with...

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3 Things You Need to Know About Summer Cybersecurity

The summer season is quickly approaching. Users will take to the skies, roads, and oceans to travel throughout the world...

Family Safety

What Will You Do If You Find That Your Kids Are Sharing Their Troubles and Pains Online?

“Am I fat?” “I am so depressed. Please help! I have been scoring less, my parents don’t understand me… my...

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Game Golf Exposure Leaves Users in a Sand Trap of Data Concerns

Apps not only provide users with a form of entertainment, but they also help us become more efficient or learn...

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Attention Graphic Designers: It’s Time to Secure Your Canva Credentials

Online graphic design tools are extremely useful when it comes to creating resumes, social media graphics, invitations, and other designs...

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How McAfee’s Mentorship Program Helped Me Shine in My Career Journey

By: Anshu, Software Engineer “The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.”—Mestrius Plutarchus A...

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Mr. Coffee with WeMo: Double Roast

McAfee Advanced Threat Research recently released a blog detailing a vulnerability in the Mr. Coffee Coffee Maker with WeMo. Please...

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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...

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Is Trouble Brewing for Owners of Smart Coffee Makers and Kettles?

There’s an undeniable appeal to a smart coffee maker that knows when you wake up so you’re never left without a freshly...

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What You Can Do to Reduce Your E-Waste This World Environment Day

Our love of technology and often biological need for new devices has created one of the biggest environmental issues of...

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Study: Fortnite Game Becoming the Preferred Social Network for Kids

According to a study recently released by National Research Group (NRG), the wildly popular video game Fortnite is growing beyond its...

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Have Fun in the Sun this Summer with the Summer Safety #RT2Win Sweepstakes!

The school year has come to an end, and with it comes the start of summer! For many, this time...

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Say So Long to Robocalls

For as long as you’ve had a phone, you’ve probably experienced in one form or another a robocall. These days...

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