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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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MouseJack Hacks Target Wireless Keyboards and Mice Within 100 Meters

Every year, more and more words are making it into the English dictionary. The next one to make its debut...

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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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Mr. Robot Gets Hacking Right. Here’s How

If you have an interest in cybersecurity and popular culture, do yourself a favor now: go watch Mr. Robot, USA...

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Multi-tricks HiddenAds Malware

Thousands of HiddenAds Trojan Apps Masquerade as Google Play Apps The McAfee mobile research team has recently discovered a new...

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Multiplatform Fake AV Uses Different GUIs

Since the beginning of October we have seen a variant of fake antivirus malware that belongs to the FakeRean family...

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Multiple Java Exploits Hide in a Jar (File)

Exploits of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) have been extensively used in drive-by-download toolkits such as Blackhole and Red Kit....

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MWC 2017: What We Learned About the Mobile Landscape

MWC (Mobile World Congress) has come and gone yet again, and over the course of the four-day conference we’ve seen...

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MWC 2018: Takeaways on the Key Devices and Innovations

It’s hard to believe that MWC 2018 is already over! Though the event came and went in the blink of...

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MWC 2019: The Key to Establishing Digital Trust with Intelligent Connectivity

These days, it’s rare to walk into a home that doesn’t have a smart device in use. From voice assistants,...

Internet Security

MWC 2019: Why 5G + Fortnite = a win-win for criminals

So apparently, the company behind Fortnite has so much cash that it’s forming a $100 million prize fund for upcoming...

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MWC Preview: Tailoring Security to the Modern Connected Lifestyle

In 2018, we’re officially living in the “future” imagined by popular 80s movies. No, we still don’t have flying cars,...

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My Adventures Hacking the iParcelBox

In 2019, McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) disclosed a vulnerability in a product called BoxLock. Sometime after this, the CEO...

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My Best Online Tips To Get You Sorted For Christmas

Every year I promise myself I am going to be super organised for Christmas. Invariably, I fail. But this year,...

Family Safety

My Child Wants a Phone. Should I Say ‘Yes’?

There are several factors to consider before taking this significant decision. Apart from their age, their maturity level, technology habits, and your gut instinct should be the primary considerations.

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My email has been hacked! What should I do next?

If you find that your email has been hacked, your immediate reaction is probably wondering what you should do next....

Life at McAfee

My Experience as a Finance Intern at McAfee for Summer 2020

By: Nilisha, Finance Intern, Plano, TX, United States Amidst this global pandemic, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity...

Family Safety

My Favourite Mothering Apps

I honestly don’t know where I would be without my favourite collection of apps. With four kids, too many pets,...

McAfee News

My First Six Weeks

I am tasked with writing my first BLOG. With more than 25 years in this industry, I am quickly overwhelmed...

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My Flight Path: From the Royal Air Force to McAfee

By: Gareth, Technical Support Engineer, UK Where do you see yourself in five years? This well-known question is the crux...

Life at McAfee

My Global Internship Experience

By: Madeleine Human Resources, Intern Picture this: approaching the end of your double degree, applying for internships and work experience...

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My Instagram Has Been Hacked – What Do I Do Now?

In my world of middle-aged mums (mams), Instagram is by far the most popular social media platform. While many of...

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My Journey from Intern to Principal Engineer

Written by Shuborno, Principal Engineer At McAfee, architects and engineers continuously have opportunities to make decisions that impact customers and...

Family Safety

My Top Tips To Help Your Family Stay Safe Online This Holiday Period

‘It’s the most wonderful time of year’ – we’ve all heard the jingles and read the slogans. But the holiday...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

MyFitnessPal, Panera Bread, Saks Fifth Avenue: What to Know About the Recent Data Breaches

This blog has been updated as of 4/4. Practically everything has become digitized in 2018. We’ve developed thousands of health...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

Mystery Shopping Scams: What They Look Like, and How to Avoid Them

Mystery shopping can be exhilarating. It’s almost like the life of a spy, as you send secret details back to...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Myth-busting Antivirus Software Assumptions

The number of new viruses grows every day. In fact, McAfee registers an average of 1.1 million new malicious programs...

McAfee Labs

Narilam Trojan Targets Iranian Financial Software

Iranian infrastructure has been on the radar of cyberattackers for a couple of years. We have already witnessed organized and...

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