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Google Play Users Risk a Yellow Card With Android/FoulGoal.A
This blog post was co-written by Irfan Asrar. English soccer fans have enthusiastically enjoyed the team’s current run in the...
Organizations Leave Backdoors Open to Cheap Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks
While researching underground hacker marketplaces, the McAfee Advanced Threat Research team has discovered that access linked to security and building automation systems of a major international airport could be bought for only US$10.
Cybercrime in the Spotlight: How Crooks Capitalize on Cultural Events
Every four years, everyone’s head around the globe turns toward the television. The Olympics, the World Cup – world events like...
AsiaHitGroup Returns With New Billing-Fraud Campaign
Are you tired yet of the music track “Despacito”? If you downloaded this ringtone app from Google Play, chances are...
AsiaHitGroup Gang Again Sneaks Billing-Fraud Apps Onto Google Play
The McAfee Mobile Research team has found a new billing-fraud campaign of at least 15 apps published in 2018 on...
McAfee Labs Threats Report Features Innovative Attacks, Crypto Mining, Multisector Attacks
In the McAfee Labs Threats Report June 2018, published today, we share investigative research and threat statistics gathered by the McAfee Advanced Threat Research and McAfee Labs teams in Q1 of this year.
How I Wear My #McAfeePride
By: Keyeon, Business Development Representative Imagine if you felt like you had to keep a secret from everyone you know,...
Apply MITRE’s ‘ATT&CK’ Model to Check Your Defenses
Every week we read about adversaries attacking their targets as part of online criminal campaigns. Information gathering, strategic advantage, and...
Unintended Clipboard Paste Function in Windows 10 Leads to Information Leak in RS1
The McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team has been investigating the Windows 10 platform. We have submitted several vulnerabilities already...
A Field Trip to McAfee’s World of Cyber
By: Amanda Steger, Senior Director & Sandra Chin, Engineering Operations Manager Educating the next generation of cybersecurity heroes has always...
Threat Report: Don’t Join Blockchain Revolution Without Ensuring Security
On May 19 researchers discovered a series of vulnerabilities in the blockchain-based EOS platform that can lead to remote control...
Want to Break Into a Locked Windows 10 Device? Ask Cortana (CVE-2018-8140)
June’s “Patch Tuesday” (June 12) is here, but it is likely many Windows 10 users have not yet applied these updates.
VPNFilter Malware Adds Capabilities to Exploit Endpoints
VPNFilter, a botnet-controlled malware that infects networking devices, was first documented by researchers from Cisco Talos. McAfee Labs also published...
My Global Internship Experience
By: Madeleine Human Resources, Intern Picture this: approaching the end of your double degree, applying for internships and work experience...
VPNFilter Botnet Targets Networking Devices
VPNFilter is a botnet with capabilities to support both intelligence collection and destructive cyberattack operations. The Cisco Talos team recently notified members of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) of its findings and published this blog.
It’s a Zoo Out There! Data Analysis of Alleged ZooPark Dump
In early May, researchers disclosed a Mobile malware campaign by a group focused on Middle Eastern targets. This actor was...
Global Community Service Day 2018: Together for good
By: Emily, Communications Program Manager When I finished college, I went to work for the same nonprofit youth sports organization...
Malware on Google Play Targets North Korean Defectors
Earlier this year, McAfee researchers predicted in the McAfee Mobile Threat Report that we expect the number of targeted attacks on mobile devices to increase due to their ubiquitous growth combined with the sophisticated tactics used by malware authors.
Syn/Ack Unique Proactive Protection Technique
McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research team has performed analysis on samples of Syn/Ack ransomware implementing Process Doppelgänging. For those who are...
McAfee Protects Against Doppelgänging Technique
This blog was co-written with Brook Schoenfield. That adversaries adopt new techniques is a known fact. However, the speed they...
Global Malware Campaign Pilfers Data from Multiple Industries
McAfee Advanced Threat Research analysts have uncovered a global data reconnaissance campaign assaulting a wide number of industries including critical...
Analyzing Operation GhostSecret: Attack Seeks to Steal Data Worldwide
McAfee Advanced Threat Research analysts have uncovered a global data reconnaissance campaign assaulting a wide number of industries including critical...
Despite Decline in Use of Adobe Flash, Vulnerabilities Will Continue to Cause Concern
This post was researched and written by Brook Schoenfield with the assistance of Tim Hux, Abhishek Karnik, Asheer Malhotra, and...
Cloud Clustering Vulnerable to Attacks
The authors thank John Fokker and Marcelo CaroVargas for their contributions and insights. In our upcoming talk at the Cloud...
Parasitic Coin Mining Creates Wealth, Destroys Systems
The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has inspired some people to pursue coin mining, essentially making money online. (Mining is the...
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.
Ransomware Takes Open-Source Path, Encrypts With GNU Privacy Guard
McAfee Labs has recently observed a new variant of ransomware that relies on the open-source program GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG)...
