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McAfee Labs
Locky Ransomware Hides Inside Packed .DLL
McAfee Labs has seen a huge increase in Locky ransomware in recent months (discussed in an earlier...Sep 16, 2016 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Are Your Kids Into These 5 Unwanted Trends On Social Media?
Yesterday I picked up a friend’s child, who was returning from the week long class trip to...Sep 15, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Why Cybercriminals Want to Rack Up Your Phone Bill: The CallJam Malware
As smartphones get more sophisticated, it’s easy to forget their humble origins. Through today’s mobile apps,...Sep 15, 2016 | 5 MIN READ
Security News
The Quarterly Threats Report: What Does It Mean for You?
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. The latest edition of the Quarterly Threats Report (QTR) was...Sep 14, 2016 | 6 MIN READ
Security News
Building Bridges to a More Connected Security Environment
For a long time, the threat intelligence landscape could be likened to an archipelago; a collection of...Sep 13, 2016 | 2 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Plug with Caution! How to Stop Hackers from Stealing More than Battery Power
With every message, refresh, and alert, our mobile devices consume tons of energy, and are dying like never before.Sep 13, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Mobile Security
The Android Photo Hack: A Picture Says a Thousand Commands
Most people have heard the story of the Trojan horse. We’ve learned the moral of that story:...Sep 09, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Internet Security
The increasing threat of hackers at major sporting events
This blog post was written by Nick Viney. Every year, sporting events around the world become a...Sep 09, 2016 | 2 MIN READ
Security News
Techies Give Back at Tech Forum
This blog was written by Chance Hoover. Earlier this month, more than 100 channel partner engineers from...Sep 07, 2016 | 4 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
Microsoft Discovers Malware in Word Files! Here’s What You Need to Know
Microsoft Word is omnipresent. Students use it for their academic careers and office workers, well, office workers...Sep 06, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
Keep Your Data Safe While Unplugging on Vacation
When you are packing your bags for a long weekend break or a family holiday, do you...Sep 01, 2016 | 3 MIN READ
Family Safety
When Voice Recognition Goes Wrong: YouTube Videos Can Say “Ok Google”
It just takes a few well-placed words in the video’s audio, and our devices can be ready to obey. After...Aug 31, 2016 | 3 MIN READ