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Mobile Security
Android’s CyanogenMod Vulnerable to Zero-Day Threat
Have you installed CyanogenMod on your Android device? If yes, you’re likely vulnerable to a newly discovered...Oct 17, 2014 | 3 MIN READ
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...Oct 15, 2014 | 3 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Emma Watson Video Scam: Hackers Use Celeb’s Popularity to Unleash Viruses
Following the announcement of the 2014 Most Dangerous Celebrities™ earlier this month, our senses have been heightened...Oct 13, 2014 | 4 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
What is Browser Hijacking?
Imagine it. You sit down at your computer about to do your daily perusal of Buzzfeed or...Oct 13, 2014 | 2 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
The Hacker’s New Best Friend Could be Your USB Port
It’s tiny and portable, yet perfect for storing large items. I’m talking about the good ol’ Universal...Oct 06, 2014 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
What’s Your Click IQ?
The recent celebrity photo hacks are an unfortunate reminder of how devastating or embarrassing it can be...Oct 06, 2014 | 2 MIN READ
Mobile Security
You Could Get Prank Called (and Charged) By Your Own Phone
Most people would never think to prank call themselves. However, they may be allowing their smart phones...Sep 23, 2014 | 4 MIN READ
McAfee Labs
Top 3 Phishing Attacks Use Similar Tricks
Phishing scams are immensely popular and we see millions of phishing messages everyday. Today we offer the...Sep 16, 2014 | 3 MIN READ
Mobile Security
A Connected Nation: IoT in America in 2025
If there’s one thing that remains consistent about technology, it is that it’s always in flux. From...Sep 16, 2014 | 3 MIN READ
McAfee News
Mobile Malware, Phishing and Ransomware — Oh My!
So far, 2014 has been a tumultuous year for the security industry. We’ve seen thousands of computers...Sep 04, 2014 | 5 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
Nude Celebrity Photo Dump Has Many Asking What Happened
Hundreds of private photos belonging to several high-profile Hollywood actresses were posted online this past weekend. They...Sep 03, 2014 | 4 MIN READ
McAfee Labs
CelebGate: a Long, Dangerous List of Celebrities
During the past few days, the media has been abuzz with the massive celebrity photo leak nicknamed...Sep 03, 2014 | 2 MIN READ