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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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How to Protect Against New Types of Scams Like QR Phishing

Four in ten Americans say they use peer-to-peer payment services, like Venmo, PayPal, or Apple Pay, at least once a...

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How to Protect Against OpenSSL 1.1.0a Vulnerability CVE-2016-6309

This blog post was written by Rock Liu. Recently the OpenSSL security library gained a fix for a critical security...

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How to Protect Against Petya Ransomware in a McAfee Environment

A new variant of the ransomware Petya (also called Petrwrap) began spreading around the world on June 27. Petya is ransomware that exploits the vulnerability CVE-2017-0144 in Microsoft’s implementation of the Server Message Block protocol. This ransomware encrypts the master boot records of infected Windows computers, making the machines unusable.

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How to Protect Against WannaCry Ransomware in a McAfee Environment

WannaCry is a ransomware family targeting Microsoft Windows. On Friday May 12, a large cyberattack based on this threat was launched. At this time, it is estimated that more than 250,000 computers in 150 countries have been infected, each demanding a ransom payment.

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How to Protect Kids From Harmful Online Content

November 20 is World Children’s Day, a day that celebrates “international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.”...

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How to Protect School Children From Deep Fakes

Deep fakes are a growing concern in the age of digital media and can be extremely dangerous for school children....

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How to Protect the Smart Devices in Your Home

Outfitting your smart home could get a whole lot easier this year.  A new industry standard called Matter aims to...

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How to Protect Three Common IoT Devices in 2019

It’s no secret – IoT devices are creeping into every facet of our daily lives. In fact, Gartner estimates there will...

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How To Protect Today’s Smart Home

We love our kids, and we want the best for them. In today’s connected world, the role of a parent...

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How to Protect Your Child from Identity Theft in 8 Easy Steps

With all the things to knock out on your parenting to-do list, when’s the last time you thought to monitor...

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How to Protect Your Connected Devices from Common Cyberattacks

When it comes to internet security, we all suffer from a condition known as optimism bias. It’s the simple idea...

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How to Protect Your Credit Score

It has a way of sneaking up on you. Credit theft and fraud.   Maybe it’s happened to you. Maybe it’s...

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How to Protect Your Crypto After the Coinbase Breach

In a significant security incident, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency trading platform, recently disclosed a data breach impacting nearly 70,000 users....

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How to Protect Your Data While On-the-Go

Winter travel is filled with excitement—whether you’re heading to a snow-covered ski resort, visiting family for the holidays, or enjoying...

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How to Protect Your Devices from a Fast Spreading Java Virus

Last week, a new security issue surfaced for a popular programming language known as Java. This Java security issue is...

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How To Protect Your Digital Estate

While we’re enjoying all the good things in our digital lives—our eBooks, movies, email accounts, social media profiles, eBay stores,...

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How to Protect Your Digital Identity

People under 60 are losing it online. And by it, I mean money—thanks to digital identity theft.  In its simplest form,...

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How to Protect Your Family From AI Scams

AI scams are becoming increasingly common. With the rise of artificial intelligence and technology, fraudulent activity is becoming more sophisticated...

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