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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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Two Pink Lines

Depending on your life experiences, the phrase (or country song by Eric Church) “two pink lines” may bring up a...

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The Connected Lives of Babies: Protecting First Footprints in the Digital World, Part 1

The Connected Lives of Babies: Protecting The First Footprints in the Digital World, Part One A baby can leave their...

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The Connected Lives of Babies: Protecting First Footprints in the Digital World, Part Two

  The Connected Lives of Babies: Protecting Their First Footprints in the Digital World, Part Two Picture an infant with...

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Ransomware and DDoS is on the Rise: Tips for Distance Learning in 2021

Ransomware and DDoS is on the Rise: Tips for Distance Learning in 2021 The holidays have come and gone, and...

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The Connected Lives of Babies: Protecting Their First Footprints in the Digital World

The Connected Lives of Babies: Protecting Their First Footprints in the Digital World A baby can leave their first internet...

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New Year, New Digital You: Canadian Survey Findings from McAfee

New Year, New Digital You: Canadian Survey Findings from McAfee McAfee is headquartered in the U.S. and with our impressive...

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New Year, New Digital You: Consumer Security Findings from McAfee’s Latest Report

New Year, New Digital You: Consumer Security Findings from McAfee’s Latest Report  2020 was a year unlike any other. We transitioned from...

McAfee Labs

McAfee ATR Launches Education-Inspired Capture the Flag Contest!

McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research team just completed its second annual capture the flag (CTF) contest for internal employees. Based on tremendous...

Privacy & Identity Protection

This Data Privacy Day Own Your Privacy, Even On Social Sites

One of the positive trends that we’ve seen in recent years is governments and users pressuring companies to simplify their...

Family Safety

10 Easy Ways to Build Up Your Family’s Online Security

The events of 2020 didn’t just set significant lifestyle changes in motion. According to a recent study, it also influenced...

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ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials

ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials   Meet ShinyHunters, a hacker who recently leaked 10 new databases this past month...

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Digital Marriage—Making Sure Your Online Wedding is Safe and Secure

Digital Marriage—Making Sure Your Online Wedding is Safe and Secure Love finds a way. Even in a pandemic. Across this...

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Lets Have “The Talk” About the Internet: 7 Conversation-Starters for Staying Safer Online

It’s Time to Have “The Talk” About the Internet: 7 Conversation-Starters for Staying Much Safer Online With Safer Internet Day...

McAfee Labs

Researchers Follow the Breadcrumbs: The Latest Vulnerabilities in Windows’ Network Stack

The concept of a trail of breadcrumbs in the offensive security community is nothing new; for many years, researchers on...

Internet Security

Why it’s Best to Stick to Sharing Chocolates and Flowers this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us – and as couples and singletons alike gear up for a day that’s traditionally...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

Here’s What I’m Doing to Avoid Being Caught Up in A Puppy Scam

In November last year, we lost our much-loved family dog. We were all so devasted. Harley was a very handsome...

Family Safety

Balancing Digital: Helping Your Family Manage Ongoing Stress

Balancing Digital: Helping Your Family Manage Ongoing Stress Editor’s Note: This is part I in a series on helping families...

Mobile Security

Hang Up on Hackers: Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities

Hang Up on Hackers: Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities Whether they’re attending regular work meetings or catching...

McAfee Labs

Don’t Call Us We’ll Call You: McAfee ATR Finds Vulnerability in Agora Video SDK

The McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help...

Mobile Security Security News

Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App 

We’ve all come to a realization that we don’t go anywhere without our phone. It’s a utility that helps us...

Family Safety

How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives

How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives I’ve had such a busy morning! I’ve hunted down my...

McAfee Labs

Beyond Clubhouse: Vulnerable Agora SDKs Still in Widespread Use

On February 17th, 2021, McAfee disclosed findings based on a 10-month long disclosure process with major video conferencing vendor Agora,...

McAfee Labs

Babuk Ransomware

Executive Summary Babuk ransomware is a new ransomware threat discovered in 2021 that has impacted at least five big enterprises,...

Family Safety

6 Steps to Help Your Family Restore Digital Balance in Stressful Times

6 Steps to Help Your Family Restore Digital Balance in Stressful Times Editor’s Note: This is part II in a...

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How to Check if Someone is Using Your Identity

A good time to check if someone is using your identity is before it even happens.  One of identity theft’s several downsides is how people discover they’ve...

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Supporting the Women Most Affected by the Pandemic

Supporting the Women Hit Hardest by the Pandemic Only 57% of women in the U.S. are working or looking for...

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Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers

Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers  It’s tax time in the United States, and even if you’re pretty sure...

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