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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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Olympics Has Fallen – A Misinformation Campaign Featuring a Voice Cloned Elon Musk

Authored by Lakshya Mathur and Abhishek Karnik As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, excitement is building,...

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On Drovorub: Linux Kernel Security Best Practices

Intro In a U.S. government cyber security advisory released today, the National Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation warn...

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On July 9th Millions May Lose Access To Internet

As reported in March, the FBI has uncovered a network of rogue DNS servers and has taken steps to disable...

Mobile Security Family Safety

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...

Internet Security

On Public Wi-Fi, a VPN is Your Friend

You can almost feel it in the air. Wi-Fi is everywhere. And if you tap into public Wi-Fi, do it...

Internet Security Family Safety

On World Health Day, Give Your Children the Key to Good Digital Health

My morning walk route takes me past a school that usually has its assembly at 7:00 am. I catch glimpses...

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One Team Member Selflessly Provides Relief to COVID-19’s Front Line

By: Heiko, Senior Security Engineer, Germany I never could have imagined that what started as a national duty to volunteer...

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One-Click Fraud Variant on Google Play in Japan Steals User Data

Last week McAfee Labs reported a series of “one-click fraud” malware on Google Play in Japan. We have been monitoring...

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One-Click Scammers Still Targeting Japanese Smartphone Users

Last year we saw an attack targeting Android device users in which more than 2,400 malicious one-click fraud apps were...

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OneDrive Phishing Awareness

There are number of ways scammers use to target personal information and, currently, one example is, they are taking advantage...

Family Safety

Online Forums and Chronic Illness

Life can sometimes deal us a tough set of cards. Dealing with a chronic illness is no exception. The Australian...

Internet Security

Online Job Scams – TikTokers Tell Their Stories, with a Warning

We reported earlier this year, a fresh rash of online job scams continue to rope in plenty of victims. Now,...

Family Safety

Online Safety for Kids – The App Your Kids are Using Now: Snapchat

The #1 question asked by parents when I present for McAfee’s Online Safety for Kids program, is “Where do I...

Family Safety

Online Safety for Seniors

Just like how we guide our children to understand and safely navigate the Internet, it is equally important to educate our elderly loved ones about the risks and best practices for using the Internet. By being proactive and involving them in our digital lives, we can help to ensure their ...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

Online Scam Awareness: Staying Safer in Uncertain Times

Online Scam Awareness: Staying Safer in Uncertain Times As we adjust to a changed world, bad actors are also changing...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

Online Shopping Festivals – Things to Do Before Clicking on Add to Cart

Online sales are a huge rage these days! E-commerce firms are competing with each other to offer consumers the best...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

Online shopping scams – 7 ways to fight them 

 Be wary of online shopping scams – 7 ways to fight them    While some of us may be quite skilled at finding miscellaneous gadgets and...

Family Safety

Online Shopping: The Dos and Don’ts

Internet shopping has become an integral part of our daily lives, providing convenience, variety, and easy price comparisons. However, with this convenience comes potential risks. This article explores the dos and don’ts of online shopping to help you navigate this virtual marketplace safely and effectively.

Mobile Security

Open Backdoors and Voice Assistant Attacks: Key Takeaways from 2019’s Mobile Threat Report

These days, we seem to have a newfound reliance on all things ‘smart.’ We give these devices the keys to...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Open Sesame: Hotel Rooms at Risk of Serious Room Key Hack

No one is a big fan of intruders, let alone being disturbed while you’re on vacation. This is a potential...

McAfee Labs

Operation (노스 스타) North Star A Job Offer That’s Too Good to be True?

Executive Summary We are in the midst of an economic slump [1], with more candidates than there are jobs, something...

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Operation Diànxùn: Cyberespionage Campaign Targeting Telecommunication Companies

In this report the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) Strategic Intelligence team details an espionage campaign, targeting telecommunication companies, dubbed...

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Operation Dragonfly Analysis Suggests Links to Earlier Attacks

On September 6, Symantec published details of the Dragonfly campaign, which targeted dozens of energy companies throughout 2017. This attack...

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Operation Dragonfly Imperils Industrial Protocol

Recent headlines (here and here) may have struck fear into those living near major energy installations due to references about...

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Operation High Roller Raises Financial Fraud Stakes

Earlier today Guardian Analytics and McAfee released the joint report “Dissecting Operation High Roller,” which describes a new breed of...

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Operation North Star: Behind The Scenes

Executive Summary It is rare to be provided an inside view on how major cyber espionage campaigns are conducted within...

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Operation North Star: Summary Of Our Latest Analysis

McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) today released research that uncovers previously undiscovered information on how Operation North Star evaluated its...

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