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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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Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment 

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McAfee Defender’s Blog: Cuba Ransomware Campaign

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McAfee ATR Threat Report: A Quick Primer on Cuba Ransomware

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What Is a Password Manager?

Many of us rely on passwords to secure our digital devices and online accounts, from our personal computers and mobile...

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What Is a Trojan?

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BRATA Keeps Sneaking into Google Play, Now Targeting USA and Spain

Recently, the McAfee Mobile Research Team uncovered several new variants of the Android malware family BRATA being distributed in Google...

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McAfee Labs Report Reveals Latest COVID-19 Threats and Malware Surges

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Why Coin Miners Go Bad & How to Protect Your Tech When They Do

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are flocking to the Wild West of Bitcoin and Monero to cash in on the recent gold rush. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value is...

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McAfee Awarded “Cybersecurity Excellence Awards”

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McAfee VP Shares His Four Pledges for a Healthier Lifestyle

After experiencing a health scare that changed his life, VP of Technology Services, Paul, vowed to make incremental changes by...

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Clever Billing Fraud Applications on Google Play: Etinu

Authored by: Sang Ryol Ryu and Chanung Pak A new wave of fraudulent apps has made its way to the...

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Digital Divorce: Who Gets the Airline Miles and Music Files?

Something you’ll want to know about all those movies, mp3s, eBooks, air miles, and hotel points you’ve accrued over the years: they’re digital assets that can factor...

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Access Token Theft and Manipulation Attacks – A Door to Local Privilege Escalation

Executive Summary Many malware attacks designed to inflict damage on a network are armed with lateral movement capabilities. Post initial...

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Beware of BRATA: How to Avoid Android Malware Attack

Cybercriminals go to great lengths to hack personal devices to gather sensitive information about online users. To be more effective, they make significant investments in their technology. Also, cybercriminals are...

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What Is Adware? A Definitive Guide

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How to Stop the Popups

McAfee is tracking an increase in the use of deceptive popups that mislead some users into taking action, while annoying...

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Roaming Mantis Amplifies Smishing Campaign with OS-Specific Android Malware

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Beware of Social Media Scams

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Seeking Reconnection: Internet Usage and the Return to Travel

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