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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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The Kids are in Charge

By Ribu, Communications Manager  Kids are wonderful, aren’t they? And what could be better than having a record-breaking 500 children...

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The Latest IoT Device I Do Not Want Hacked

What if someone hacked this remotely controlled semiautonomous tractor? I am a cybersecurity guy and a huge fan of technology....

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The Latest Mobile Scams & How To Stay Safe

If the challenges of working from home, connecting with family, and keeping on top of the news have you grabbing your phone more than ever, you’re not...

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The Latest Pawn in the Warranty Fraud Game? Fitbit Users

With great technology comes great responsibility. This is particularly true when it comes to protecting technology. And with more and...

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The Legacy Continues – What Black History Month Means to Us

By Karla, Digital Media Specialist At McAfee, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our global workforce year-round, but during the...

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The McAfee Adventures of a Middle School Teacher

By Lori, AVID Teacher, Haggard Middle School I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen. –...

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The McAfee Americas Channel Promise

In my 26th year at McAfee, my fourth leading the Americas Channel Organization, I wanted to take a step back...

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The Medibank Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Hackers have posted another batch of stolen health records on the dark web—following a breach that could potentially affect nearly...

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The Mobile Web vs. Native Apps

The debate between the mobile web and native apps has become increasingly relevant, with each approach offering unique advantages and disadvantages. This article aims to provide a comprehensive comparison between mobile web and native apps, with a particular emphasis on how each can impact your online safety.

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The Morning After: What Happens to Data Post-Breach?

This post first appeared on the security website Dark Reading. We need consumers and businesses to not simply shrug off...

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The Most Hackable Christmas Gifts of 2016 – Are You Prepared?

I’ve decided that 2016 will be a calm and collected Christmas in our house. I’m saying NO to last minute...

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The Most Important Mobile Security Resolutions for 2017

January gets a bad rap. A dreary month, the air is bitterly cold, and the days are so short that...

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The Mothers of Invention: Women Who Blazed the Trail in Technology

It’s easy to imagine where we would be without women in technology. We’d be poorer for it. With Mother’s Day upon...

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The Mute Button: How to Use Your Most Underrated Social Superpower

For a Monday, the school day was turning out to be surprisingly awesome. Mackenzie sat with friends at lunch, chatted with...

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The Mysterious, Ominous Dark Web: A Primer for the Rest of Us

These past weeks have not been kind to those seeking privacy for conducting illicit activities. The Ashley Madison hack came to...

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The New Intern-Net

By Cristina, Channel Team Intern in Plano, Texas. As a college student today, it often feels like it’s essential to...

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The New McAfee: A Bold New World of Protection Online

This news has been some time in the making, and I’m terrifically excited to share it.   As of July 27th, we take a...

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The Newest Malicious Actor: “Squirrelwaffle” Malicious Doc.

Authored By Kiran Raj Due to their widespread use, Office Documents are commonly used by Malicious actors as a way...

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The Old, The New, and The Future: McAfee Labs September Threats Report

As technology makes our lives increasingly convenient, we rely on it more. We use it constantly nowadays, even entrusting our...

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The One Twitter Feature Every Parent Should Know How to Use

Sometimes as a parent you have to put on the war paint and do a little extra recon online. After...

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The Optus Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Optus, one of Australia’s largest telecommunications carriers, reported news of a data breach that may have compromised the information of...

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The Parent’s Cybersafety Checklist for Back To School

Sometimes I am not sure which is more stressful – Christmas, or getting kids ready for the school year. So...

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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...

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The PayPal Breach – Who Was Affected and How You Can Protect Yourself

PayPal recently notified thousands of its customers that their accounts were breached by hackers, leaving their Social Security Numbers and...

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The Power of Partnering: McAfee and Cisco Interoperability Delivers Strong Email Security

Highlights In cooperation through the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance and Cisco Solution Partner Program, McAfee® Advanced Threat Detection and Cisco...

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The Price of Cybercrime: Protecting the Business You’ve Built from Hacks and Attacks

Cybercrime has a price. One that more and more business owners find themselves paying.  The costs push well into the...

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The Privacy Problems with Mobile Messaging Apps

When you chat with someone through a third-party messaging app, be aware that someone may read it—someone other than your...

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