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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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McAfee Labs

ROCA: Which Key-Pair Attacks Are Credible?

This blog was co-written by Brook Schoenfield. In the past two weeks, we have seen two big encryption issues arise:...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Infected Minecraft Apps Could Potentially Turn Over 2M Android Devices Into a Botnet Army

We all love a good game, especially those that allow us to create and innovate with the touch of our...

McAfee Labs

KRACKs Against Wi-Fi Serious But Not End of the World

This blog was written by Brook Schoenfield. On October 12, researcher Mathy Vanhoef announced a set of Wi-Fi attacks that...

McAfee News

McAfee Customer Success Group Puts Customers at the Core

To Our Valued Customers: Allow me to introduce myself. I am Aneel Jaeel, the new leader of the McAfee Customer...

McAfee Labs

Tips for Effective Threat Hunting

This blog was co-written by Ramnath Venugopalan. In May, McAfee surveyed more than 700 IT and security professionals around the...

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McAfee Honors 19 Partners with Awards for Excellence in Security

Today in Las Vegas, we recognized stand out performance by handing out our annual partner awards. This year, 19 partners...

Internet Security

How KRACK Threatens Wi-Fi’s Security Underpinnings and What It Means for You

If you grew up before, or even during the 90s, you were familiar with a world of cords. A cord...

Internet Security Security News

KRACK Hack Threatens Wi-Fi Security – What it Means for You

If you grew up before, or even during the 90s, you were familiar with a world of cords. A cord...

Family Safety

‘No One Likes You’: And the Other Hurtful Ways Kids Bully One Another Online

One of the most wounding things a young person can hear is “No one likes you.” Most likely because that...

Life at McAfee

Conquering Fear at McAfee

By Radhika, Director of Global Consumer Product Marketing. With the U.S. school year beginning, I’ve been in touch with the...

McAfee Labs

Taiwan Bank Heist and the Role of Pseudo Ransomware

Widespread reports claim the Far Eastern International Bank in Taiwan has become a victim of hacking. The attacks demonstrate the global nature of cybercrime, with the cybercriminals attempting to wire US$60 million to destinations such as Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and the United States.

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5 Tips for Avoiding Android Malware

The ubiquity of mobile phones has created a unique opportunity for cybercriminals. They now have a way of accessing both...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

No Password, No Problem: How This PledgeMusic Bug Let Anyone Log in Without a Password

Some music sites allow fans to stream any song they want for a monthly fee, others create suggestions or radio...

McAfee Labs

Staying Anonymous on the Blockchain: Concerns and Techniques

With Bitcoin at one point valued at more than $5,000 per unit, cryptocurrencies have excited a lot of interest from...

Mobile Security

Working 9 to 5 on Mobile Security

I love watching old movies, like the classic “9 to 5” and realizing how antiquated the tools used in the...

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...

Family Safety Privacy & Identity Protection

The Future of Cyber Safety: Could Artificial Intelligence Be The Silver Bullet?

Stay Safe Online Week 2017 Cyber safety: outsourcing to experts makes such sense! Like most multi-tasking millennium mums, I’m a...

Life at McAfee

The McAfee Adventures of a Middle School Teacher

By Lori, AVID Teacher, Haggard Middle School I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen. –...

Family Safety

Smart Parents Dig Deeper Than Clickbait

This blog was written by Jocelyn Brewer. We’ve all seen it – that family at the café, heads down, scrolling...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Artificial Intelligence: Friend Or Foe?

This blog was written by Ian Yip.  The future of cyber safety and personal development lies in the partnership between...

Family Safety

Why it’s important for parents to monitor kids’ digital footprint?

There is a new cybersafety awareness among the people of my generation – post the Blue Whale Challenge scare and...

Family Safety

Cybersecurity Supermom: Take Charge and Become the IT Pro in Your Home

Wouldn’t it be great if we all had our own IT department at home? Think about it. If we had...

Life at McAfee

Stefan’s Tale: A 17-Year Journey to McAfee

By Stefan, Senior Security Consultant in Sydney, Australia. When I was younger, I wanted to be a policeman and help...

McAfee Labs

Linux Kernel Vulnerability Can Lead to Privilege Escalation: Analyzing CVE-2017-1000112

This blog was written by Krishs Patil. A memory corruption bug in UDP fragmentation offload (UFO) code inside the Linux...

Family Safety

Fake News: What Every Parent Needs To Know

Fake news: we’ve all heard about it but what does it actually mean? Is it really a new concept or...

Life at McAfee

First 30 Days at McAfee: Pups at Work, VR and Pledge Wall

By Beth, HR Communication Specialist in Plano, Texas. For the last six consecutive years, The Dallas Morning News has recognized...

Mobile Security Internet Security

Catch Phish If You Can

There are some movies you can watch over and over again. For me, it’s “Catch Me If You Can,” Steven...

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