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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

Despite Decline in Use of Adobe Flash, Vulnerabilities Will Continue to Cause Concern

This post was researched and written by Brook Schoenfield with the assistance of Tim Hux, Abhishek Karnik, Asheer Malhotra, and...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Casino’s High-Roller Database Compromised by a Single IoT Thermometer

It’s no secret that IoT devices have caused some issues with security in the past. They’ve been used by cybercriminals...

Privacy & Identity Protection

You vs. the Internet: 5 Hands-On Ways to Begin Safeguarding Your Family’s Privacy

Data mining. Privacy breaches. Malicious third parties. Do you ever feel like these scary sounding, albeit significant, concerns got left...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

Game Over! Malicious Minecraft Character Skins Infect Over 50,000 Accounts

Video games allow users to become a whole new persona, to experience imaginary worlds, and live out scenarios that are...

Mobile Security

Security Calling: Celebrate National Telephone Day by Securing Your Mobile Devices

April 25 – otherwise known as National Telephone Day – rolls around once a year to remind us of the...

McAfee Labs

Analyzing Operation GhostSecret: Attack Seeks to Steal Data Worldwide

McAfee Advanced Threat Research analysts have uncovered a global data reconnaissance campaign assaulting a wide number of industries including critical...

McAfee Labs

Global Malware Campaign Pilfers Data from Multiple Industries

McAfee Advanced Threat Research analysts have uncovered a global data reconnaissance campaign assaulting a wide number of industries including critical...

Mobile Security

Wrong Number: Scammers Run Off With Millions by Impersonating Chinese Consulate Staff

Remember prank calls? We all used to make them as kids as a way to fake out friends and classmates....

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...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Does Your Family Need a VPN? Here are 3 Reasons it May Be Time

At one time Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) used to be tools exclusive to corporations and techie friends who appeared overly...

Mobile Security

Securing Your Devices from Mobile Malware

As the world has gone mobile, so too have the cybercriminals. With users now spending an average of four hours...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection Security News

World Password Day – Stop Worrying, Start Using A Password Manager

“Open Sesame”! Most of us have grown up hearing these magic words, the secret password, that know would reveal the...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection Security News

The Past, Present, and Future of Password Security

In simpler times, passwords broke down physical barriers – they allowed people into secret gatherings, opened safes, the list goes...

Internet Security Security News

Bug Alert! All 330 Million Twitter Users Need to Change Their Passwords Immediately

Tweet, tweet! No, that’s not a bird you’re hearing outside your window, that’s Twitter kindly reminding you to change your...

Family Safety

Trivia Time: Test Your Family’s Password Safety Knowledge

Passwords have become critical tools for every citizen of the digital world. Passwords stand between your family’s gold mine of...

Internet Security Mobile Security

You, Your Company, and BYOD: A Love Triangle

BYOD, or bring your own device, has become the new normal in the corporate workplace. But with this convenience comes...

Internet Security Security News

Facebook Messenger Malware FacexWorm Steals Passwords and Mines for Cryptocurrency

Facebook Messenger, a feature included within the popular social media network, has grown to become a widely-used platform for friends...

Family Safety

Keep Your Mum Safe This Mother’s Day!

On my first Mother’s Day 21 years ago, I received a pair of gorgeous fluffy pink slippers. Last year –...

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