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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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Be Wary of WhatsApp Messages Offering 1000GB of Free Data

Global messaging giant WhatsApp turned 10 years old this year. It’s not unusual for companies to provide loyal customers or...

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Be Unhackable: Here’s Your Post-Holiday Gift Safety Checklist

‘Twas the night after Christmas, when all through the house All the smart toys were buzzing and beeping about, The chargers...

Family Safety

Be the Child On Children’s Day – Build Better Bonds With Your Kids

November 14th is a day children in India keenly look forward to. Schools and neighbourhoods gear up to make the...

Internet Security

Be on the Lookout for Scam Tech Support Calls

Instead of getting you out of a jam, tech support scams get you into one. And they can get costly....

Mobile Security

Be on the Lookout for a New Wave of QR Code Scams

In a world of contact-free pickup and payments, an old hacker’s trick is getting a new look—phony QR code scams. ...

Internet Security

Be Mindful of These 3 AI Tricks on World Social Media Day

Happy World Social Media Day! Today’s a day about celebrating the life-long friendships you’ve made thanks to social media. Social...

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Be Cautious When Using Wi-Fi

The proliferation of mobile devices means that we can work or play online from almost anywhere, so it’s no surprise...

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Be Aware of This Rising Menace – Body Shaming

Hello All, We are officially in the last day of 2015. These years just seem to fly by faster every...

Family Safety

Be a Social Media-Savvy Parent For Your Kids

If your kids are ready to join the social media bandwagon, but you are completely lost when it comes to...

Mobile Security Security News

Basic Android Apps Are Charging High Subscription Fees With Deceptive Tactics

Free apps have a lot of appeal for users. They don’t cost a cent and can help users complete tasks...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Bartallex Renews Strain of Macro Malware

In recent weeks, McAfee Labs has seen a rise in the W97MDownloader malware, which comes with a macro downloader embedded...

Internet Security How To Guides and Tutorials

Bargain or Bogus Booking? Learn How to Securely Plan Summer Travel

With summertime just around the corner, families are eagerly looking to book their next getaway. Since vacation is so top-of-mind...

McAfee Labs

Banned Chinese Qvod Lives on in Malicious Fakes

Qvod used to be a popular video player and developer in China. Due to piracy allegations and a threatened fine,...

McAfee Labs

Banload Trojan Targets Brazilians With Malware Downloads

McAfee Labs has recently encountered new variants of the Banload Trojan. Banload has been around since the last decade. This...

Internet Security Privacy & Identity Protection

Banks are Using Biometric Measures to Protect Against Fraud

When thinking about biometric security, one might picture Mission Impossible-like retinal scanning or fingerprint reading technology a la the iPhone...

McAfee Labs

Bank Account Logins for Sale, Courtesy of Citadel Botnet

Financial theft is one of the most lucrative forms of cybercrime. Malware authors continue to deliver sophisticated tools and techniques...

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...

Family Safety

Backpacks Ready, Pencils Up – It’s Time for a Back-to-School #RT2Win

It’s time to unpack the suitcases and pack up those backpacks! With the summer season quickly coming to an end,...

McAfee Labs

BackOff Malware Uses Encryption to Hide Its Intentions

Often we see malware authors using encryption or obfuscation along with other techniques to modify the static contents of malware....

Family Safety

Back-to-School: Privacy Worries in a Remote Learning World

As the new school year gets underway, many students will be returning to the classroom in-person, while others will opt...

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Back-to-School: Prepping Your Tech for Learning Pods or Micro School

Back-to-School: Prepping Your Tech for Learning Pods or Micro School With a new academic year starting up, the look of...

Internet Security Family Safety

Back-to-School: Could Your Remote Learner Be Cyber Cheating?

Back-to-School: Could Your Remote Learner Be Cyber Cheating? As families across the country ramp up for the new school year,...

Family Safety

Back-to-School: Balancing Social Media & Mental Health

Wouldn’t it be nice if, along with grades for English, Science, and Algebra this year, our child’s report card included...

Family Safety

Back-to-School Cybersecurity 101: #RT2Win an A+ Worthy Prize

The days are getting shorter and your bags are (finally) unpacked from the annual family vacation. Summer is officially coming...

Family Safety

Back to School: Tech Savvy vs. Cyber Savvy

The first day of school is right around the corner. The whole family is gearing up for a return to...

Internet Security Mobile Security

Back to School: Cybersecurity in the Classroom

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and that back-to-school time is around the corner. For...

Family Safety

Back to School: 5 Cybersecurity Habits to Teach Your Kids

With back-to-school time already here, cybersecurity should be at the forefront of every parent’s mind. Kids are exposed to more...

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