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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

Take a “NetWalk” on the Wild Side

Executive Summary The NetWalker ransomware, initially known as Mailto, was first detected in August 2019. Since then, new variants were...

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.

Internet Security

Tackling Threats at Super Bowl 51

When it comes to the Super Bowl, football and food are the first things that come to mind—not cyberthreats. But...

McAfee News Privacy & Identity Protection

T-Mobile’s data breach exposes the personal data of 40 million

T-Mobile, the popular US mobile phone service provider, recently confirmed a data breach affecting 7.8 million current customers and 40 million records from past or prospective customers. The...

McAfee Labs

Syrian Crisis Reminds Us to Beware of ‘Charity’ Scams

The dismal situation in Syria has gained considerable sympathy in the rest of the world. Unfortunately, playing on our emotions...

McAfee Labs

Syn/Ack Unique Proactive Protection Technique

McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research team has performed analysis on samples of Syn/Ack ransomware implementing Process Doppelgänging.  For those who are...

Mobile Security McAfee Labs

Suspicious Mobile App Finds Your Gmail, Facebook, and Twitter Accounts

Today many people use multiple web services, such as social networking and messaging services. Some users explicitly show their identity...

Mobile Security McAfee Labs

Suspicious Apps on Google Play Leak Google Account IDs

The Google account ID (or account name), which in most cases is a Gmail address, is one of the key...

McAfee News Security News

Survey: More Than Half of Travelers Couldn’t Unplug on Vacation

Everybody knows it, everybody admits it, and everybody seems to accept it. We’re addicted to our mobile phones. While over-attachment...

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