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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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Family Safety

Sarahah, honesty and making sure your kids aren’t part of the problem

Freedom of speech in written texts? Totally anonymous? No fear of being identified and penalized? Whoa, that’s what GenY was...

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OurMine Claims to Have Breached Sony’s PlayStation Network and Stolen Information

Most security companies advertise their services online, hoping to attract customers with an honest promise of their abilities. OurMine, on...

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Instagram Takes Huge Step to Filter Bullies, Become a Kinder Social Hub

You’re a jerk. You’re a fat pig. You’re disgusting.  It’s hard to imagine seeing these words written about anyone, but...

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How to Navigate this Connected World

This blog was written in collaboration with Kishore Jotwani, Sr. Director of Marketing & Business Development for Intel’s Wireless Consumer Infrastructure...

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5 Tips to Defend Yourself Against Ransomware

The prospect of a “ransomware” attack, where your device is infected with malware that locks you out of your personal...

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SonicSpy Malware Snoops on Google Play Users via Messaging Apps

Whether it’s a British spy sneaking around a casino, or a cybercriminal looking around your device, all spies snoop to...

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McAfee Survey: Parental Input on Tech Safety Declines as Kids Get Older

It’s natural for parents to gradually extend a child more freedom and responsibility as that child matures. Finding the magic...

McAfee Labs

Smishing Campaign Steals Banking Credentials in U.S.

The McAfee Mobile Research team recently found an active smishing campaign, using SMS messages, that targets online banking users in...

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Recent Phishing Attacks Target Google Chrome Extensions, Spread Adware to 1 Million Users

Browser extensions help us out with our grammar, they allow us to video chat online, they even permit us to...

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New Details on HBO Attack Emerge, “Game of Thrones” Actors’ Personal Data Leaked

Cybercriminals continue to send their regards to HBO, as their threats have turned into a stark reality. First, they teased...

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