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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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How to Quickly Remove Malware

If you’re like most people, you probably use your computer for most of your online activities. It’s amazing what the...

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How to Protect Yourself on Social Networks

There are now over 5 billion active social media users worldwide, representing 62.3% of the global population. While social networks...

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How to Protect Yourself From XLoader Malware

Picture this: you open your MacBook and see an email claiming to be from your favorite online store. In the email,...

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How to Protect Yourself from Vishing

“Vishing” occurs when criminals cold-call victims and attempt to persuade them to divulge personal information over the phone. These scammers...

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How To Protect Yourself From The Malware That’s Costing Consumers Millions

This blog post was written by Nick Viney. You may have heard about the hack of a Presbyterian Medical Center...

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How to Protect Yourself from Tech Support Imposters

Many of us rely on our technology throughout our everyday lives. So, when something goes wrong, we look to tech...

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How to Protect Yourself from Tax Scams

Tax season is now upon us, and more than ever, we are opting for the convenience of filing taxes online...

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How to Protect Yourself From Tailgating Attacks

Holding the door for someone might open the way to a cyberattack. For anyone who works in a secure building...

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How to Protect Yourself From Social Media Harassment

Some conversations on social media can get … heated. Some can cross the line into harassment. Or worse.  Harassment on...

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How to Protect Yourself From Social Engineering Scams

It’s Social Media Day! How are you celebrating? Reposting your very first profile picture from a decade ago? Sharing your...

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How To Protect Yourself from SMiShing Attacks

SMiShing is a deceptive practice where scammers send fraudulent text messages masquerading as reputable institutions, aiming to dupe recipients into clicking on a link, calling a number, or providing sensitive personal information. The risk with SMiShing is that mobile users tend to trust their SMS messages more than their emails, ...

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How to Protect Yourself from QR Code Scams

Imagine paying $16,000 to park your car in a lot for a couple of hours. That’s what happened to one...

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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...

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How to Protect Yourself from March Madness Scams

It’s the month of top seeds, big upsets, and Cinderella runs by the underdogs. With March Madness basketball cranking up,...

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How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft After a Data Breach

Did you just get word that your personal information may have been caught up in a data breach? If so,...

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How to Protect Yourself From Holiday Shopping Scammers

Like many consumers around the world, you’re probably scouring the internet to find the perfect gifts for your friends and...

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How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams 

As Black Friday approaches, eager bargain hunters are gearing up to snag the best deals online. But with the excitement...

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How to Protect Yourself from Bank Fraud

More and more transactions occur over the internet rather than at a teller’s window, and nearly every account has a username, password, and PIN associated with it. Whether you use online banking regularly or sparingly, you can protect yourself from being the victim of fraud by following a few straightforward ...

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