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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

The Rise and Risks of AI Art Apps

Authored by Fernando Ruiz The popularity of AI-based mobile applications that can create artistic images based on pictures, such as...

Internet Security

ChatGPT: A Scammer’s Newest Tool

ChatGPT: Everyone’s favorite chatbot/writer’s-block buster/ridiculous short story creator is skyrocketing in fame. 1 In fact, the AI-generated content “masterpieces” (by...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How a Close Relative Lost $100,000 to an Elder Scam

Written by James Schmidt  Editor’s Note: We often speak of online scams in our blogs, ones that cost victims hundreds...

Family Safety

McAfee+ Family Plans: The Right Protection for the Right People—Your People

Knowing the whole family is protected online is a great feeling—that they’re safe from online scams, inappropriate content, and people...

Internet Security

Safer Internet Day: Through a Parent’s Eyes

“Together for a better internet.” That’s the rallying cry of this year’s Safer Internet Day, and it’s one we’re happy...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Why You Need to Watch Out When Using Public Wi-Fi

If you’re like most people, you like to stay connected whether you are traveling or just on the go. That’s...

Internet Security

3 Signs You May Be Caught in a Cryptocurrency Romance Scam

Dating in the digital age isn’t easy. Between endless swiping, ghosting, and awkward first messages, finding a real connection can...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Could ChatGPT Cause Heartbreak with Online Dating Scams?

Scammers now have new tools to lure people who are looking for love online, by reeling in potential victims with...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection Family Safety

How to Spot and Avoid Clickbait

Clickbait may look harmless, like a fun quiz or game, but it can steal your data. Learn what clickbait means, its risks, and how to avoid these traps online.

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security

How to Tell if that Online Job Offer is Fake

Just when they need financial security the most, job seekers face another challenge—getting ripped off by job scams.  Scammers will...

Mobile Security Family Safety

When Does My Child Really Need A Phone?

Deciding when to give your child a phone is not an easy task. Should you wait until they start high...

Internet Security Mobile Security

McAfee 2023 Consumer Mobile Threat Report

Smartphones put the proverbial world in the palm of your hand—you pay with it, play with it, keep in touch...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Prevent Downloading Malicious Software

Malware—the term seems to be at the center of the news every day, with each headline telling of a new...

McAfee News

McAfee Awarded Best Protection by the Labs at AV-TEST

Each year the independent labs at AV-TEST announce their best products in IT security, and McAfee has come out on...

Internet Security McAfee News

The Reviews are In—McAfee+ Earns Top Marks from Review Sites

We created McAfee+ so people can be safe and feel safe online, particularly in a time where there’s so much...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

Cybercrime’s Most Wanted: Four Mobile Threats that Might Surprise You

It’s hard to imagine a world without cellphones. Whether it be a smartphone or a flip phone, these devices have...

Life at McAfee

McAfee Teammates Share How They #EmbraceEquity This International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a time for us to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women at McAfee and around...

Mobile Security

4 Mobile Malware Threats You Can’t Even See

By 2030, experts predict that there will be 5 billion devices connected to 5G.1 For the general population, this connectedness...

Family Safety

Protecting Your Parents from Scams with Our New Family Plans

As people get into their 70s, they stand to lose more to fraud than any other age group—which makes a...

McAfee Labs

The Rising Trend of OneNote Documents for Malware delivery

Authored By Anandeshwar Unnikrishnan,Sakshi Jaiswal,Anuradha M  McAfee Labs has recently observed a new Malware campaign which used malicious OneNote documents...

Life at McAfee

From Workshops to Leader Panels: A Recap of Women’s History Month at McAfee

From Workshops to Leader Panels: A Recap of Women’s History Month at McAfee March is Women’s History Month and International...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Spring Clean Your Digital Devices

Throw open the windows and let in some fresh air. It’s time for spring cleaning. And that goes for your...

How To Guides and Tutorials Mobile Security

How to Remove Viruses from Your Android Phone

So, can Android phones get viruses and malware? The answer is yes, and likewise you can do several things to...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Stop Sharing Private Information Online

When I started my job as Cybermum – over 10 years ago – it was quite common to strategise ways...

How To Guides and Tutorials Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams

Ping, it’s a scammer!  The sound of an incoming email, text, or direct message has a way of getting your...

Mobile Security Family Safety

What Parents Need To Know About TikTok’s New Screen Time Limits

Social media platforms often get a hard time by us parents. But a recent announcement by TikTok of industry first...

How To Guides and Tutorials Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Prevent Ransomware

Ransomware. Even the name sounds scary.  When you get down to it, ransomware is one of the nastiest attacks a...

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