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Mobile Security
What Master Key? – Android Signature Bypass Vulnerability
Recently, a vulnerability in Android package signature verification was announced by Jeff Forristal, CTO of Bluebox Security....Jul 10, 2013 | 4 MIN READ
Internet Security
Internet Browser Cookies: Not What Grandma Used To Make
Imagine you’re surfing the web in search of a new pair of shoes on Zappos.com. You browse...Jul 09, 2013 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
Does Kik Messenger Pose a Danger to Your Kids?
With more than 50 million users, and reportedly growing by 20,000 everyday, Kik has become one of...Jul 09, 2013 | 3 MIN READ
McAfee News
McAfee Hidden Device Admin Detector – Free Protection from Android Malware
A few weeks ago, we told you about Obad, a backdoor Trojan that targets the Android operating...Jun 28, 2013 | 4 MIN READ
McAfee Labs
Styx Exploit Kit Takes Advantage of Vulnerabilities
Web-based malware has increased over the last few years due to an abrupt spike in new exploit...Jun 26, 2013 | 4 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
Are You Stressed Out About Passwords? Consider a Simple Option
Used correctly, passwords help keep your personal information safe, and if you’re like me, you probably have...Jun 26, 2013 | 4 MIN READ
McAfee Labs
Mobile Malware Plays Hide and Seek
Android/Obad.A is mobile malware that has been described as very complex. Truly it is one of the...Jun 25, 2013 | 2 MIN READ
Family Safety
“Kik me” – The App Your Kids are Using Now: Kik
When I was young, ‘Kick Me’ was a phrase that was scrawled on a piece of notebook...Jun 20, 2013 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Why it’s Critical to Protect Data on Digital Devices
When devices are lost or hacked and your data is exposed, not only is this a pain...Jun 19, 2013 | 3 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Smart Perimeter – A Security Fence For Your Digital Devices
Everyone has experienced that gut-wrenching feeling when you look around and realize that one of your prized...Jun 11, 2013 | 3 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Obad.a – What You Need to Know About the Latest Android Threat
With the convenience of our mobile apps, we increasingly rely on our phones for work and play. ...Jun 10, 2013 | 3 MIN READ
McAfee Labs
Syrian Crisis Reminds Us to Beware of ‘Charity’ Scams
The dismal situation in Syria has gained considerable sympathy in the rest of the world. Unfortunately, playing...Jun 10, 2013 | 3 MIN READ