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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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To Skype or Not to Skype: What Parents Need to Know About Video Chat

Captain Kirk isn’t the only one who gets to video chat these days. If your kids have a smart phone...

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To Unplug Or Not To Unplug? That Is The Holiday Question

If you’re heading away these holidays, it’s likely you’ve workshopped the idea of whether to ‘unplug’ – and I’m not...

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Today’s Connected Cars Vulnerable to Hacking, Malware

The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team recently published an article about threats to automobiles on the French site JournalAuto.com. Connected cars are growing rapidly in number and represent the next big step in personal transportation.

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Today’s Trends: Consumers Prioritize Protection Over Convenience

People have made it clear. They’re feeling more exposed to online threats and want stronger protection. Our 2022 Trends Study...

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Together is Power: Why McAfee Partnered With British Telecom Group

Cybersecurity threats are growing in both number and strength day by day, making it almost impossible for any one person...

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Together We Are Forming a Powerful Alliance Against the Bad Guys

McAfee Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) is a technology ecosystem designed to assemble the world’s leading security innovations to form a...

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Together, We Block and Tackle to Give You Peace of Mind

As a leader in cybersecurity, we at McAfee understand that every aspect of your digital life has potential weak spots...

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Tom Hanks Warns Fans: The Dark Side of AI Scams 

Tom Hanks, one of the most recognizable faces in the world, warns that scammers have swiped his likeness in malicious...

Family Safety

Too Much Tech: 4 Steps to Get Your Child to Chill on Excessive Snapchatting

We were in the midst of what I believed to be an important conversation. “Just a sec mom,” she said promptly...

Internet Security

Top 10 COVID-19 Scams: How to Stay Protected

The COVID-19 pandemic flipped the world on its head in so many ways. Offices and schools stood empty while living...

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Top 10 Tips To Stay Safe Online

With hacks, scams, cybercriminals, malware and more, the internet can feel like a dangerous place these days. And, the recent...

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Top 3 Phishing Attacks Use Similar Tricks

Phishing scams are immensely popular and we see millions of phishing messages everyday. Today we offer the top three phishing...

Internet Security

Top 5 Most Dangerous Email Subject Lines

In this article, we delve deeper into the tactic that is a favorite among cybercriminals – ‘phishing‘ via emails. We focus on the trickiest and most dangerous email subject lines that have been commonly used in worldwide phishing emails. Recognizing these ‘ baits’ can be your first step towards safeguarding ...

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Top 5 Reasons To Participate in the McAfee Virtual Sales Kickoff

In 2013 we remain committed to investing in, growing with and optimizing for you, our channel partners. A prime example...

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Top 5 Things to Know About Recent IoT Attacks

While the IoT offers tremendous benefits, such as allowing users to monitor their homes or check the contents of their refrigerators remotely, it also presents a significant risk. For hackers, each IoT device represents a potential recruit for their bot armies.

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Top Online Scams & How To Avoid Them

If you’re like most people, going online is a natural part of your day and you don’t focus on the...

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Top Security Threats to Look Out for in 2021

Top Cyber Security Threats to Look Out for in 2021 2020 was unexpectedly  defined by a global pandemic. Throughout the...

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Top Strategies For Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

What if I told you that the most important thing you need to keep your kids safe online doesn’t come...

Internet Security

Top Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Imagine this: you wake up one morning to find that your bank account has been emptied overnight. Someone halfway across...

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Top Tips for Securing Home Cameras

Installing a home surveillance camera system can add great benefits but also may introduce new risks to privacy and network...

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Top Tips For Securing Your Devices

By now most of us know how important it is to protect our computers and smartphones from malware and other...

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Top Tips to Spot Tech Support Scams

There are number of ways scammers use to target your money or personal details.  These scams include support sites for...

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Toyota Data Breach Exposes Customer Data – What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Automobile manufacturer Toyota recently announced a data breach that may have exposed the emails of up to 300,000 customers for...

McAfee Labs

Tracking PDF Usage Poses a Security Problem

Update on May 2 Adobe has confirmed this vulnerability and has scheduled a patch release for May 14.   Looking...

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Trailing the Trojan njRAT

One Trojan that just won’t go away is the remote access tool njRAT. Microsoft recently took down a leading domain...

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Transitioning to a Mass Remote Workforce – We Must Verify Before Trusting

While not a new practice, the sheer volume of people required to adhere to social distancing best practices means we...

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Travel Agency Orbitz Hit with Data Breach, 880,000 Payment Cards Affected

We all love a good getaway, and as we look ahead to spring and summer, most of us are already...

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