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What’s in the Box? Part II: Hacking the iParcelBox
Package delivery is just one of those things we take for granted these days. This is especially true in the...
What’s in Your IoT Cybersecurity Kit?
Did you know the average internet-enabled household contains more than ten connected devices? With IoT devices proliferating almost every aspect...
What’s the Deal with Mirai? A Rundown on one of the Biggest Botnets
Every once in a while, a type of malware become so effective and prevalent that it dominates headlines for weeks....
What’s the Meaning of VPN? VPN Defined
A virtual private network (VPN) is a tool that enables users to protect their privacy while using an internet connection....
What’s Your Click IQ?
The recent celebrity photo hacks are an unfortunate reminder of how devastating or embarrassing it can be to have your...
When Does My Child Really Need A Phone?
Deciding when to give your child a phone is not an easy task. Should you wait until they start high...
When Hackers Get Hacked: the Malware Servers of a Data-Stealing Campaign
Selling stolen data is an easy way for cybercriminals to make some quick money on cyber black markets. The Flowchart...
When the Digital Impacts the Physical
Cyberattacks have always been, well, cyber. Their immediate effects were on our data, our digital information, and our devices…until they...
When Voice Recognition Goes Wrong: YouTube Videos Can Say “Ok Google”
YouTube videos are like today’s candid camera: they can be fun, educational, and, sometimes, a window into someone else’s most...
Where’s the Truth Online? How to Build Your Family’s Digital Discernment
Note: This is Part I of a series on equipping your family fight back against fake news online. Fake news...
Where, oh Where, Does That QR Code Lead?
What is square, flat, and black and white all over? If you answered “a QR Code”, you’re correct. One of...
Which Cybersecurity Data Should You Trust?
Limitations of security data We are constantly battered by cybersecurity data, reports, and marketing collateral—and we shouldn’t treat all of this...
White House Announces Possible Rise in Cyberattacks—What You Can Do to Stay Safe
The White House recently reissued a warning to American businesses in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions the U.S. has...
Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers
Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers It’s tax time in the United States, and even if you’re pretty sure...
Why Am I Getting All These Notifications on my Phone?
Learn more about the Chrome notifications on Android mobile devices such as phones and tablets, and how McAfee Mobile Security protects users from malicious sites leveraging these notifications.
Why Are Some Countries Banning TikTok?
Waiting in the checkout line. Waiting to fall asleep. Waiting for your boring work call to finally end. When you...
Why Coin Miners Go Bad & How to Protect Your Tech When They Do
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are flocking to the Wild West of Bitcoin and Monero to cash in on the recent gold rush. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value is...
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, we can manage...
Why Do I Need a Password Manager?
In today’s digital age, we know the importance of online privacy and security. However, with an increasing number of websites requiring passwords, it becomes tough to remember them all. This is where a password manager comes into play.
Why Does My Car Have Its Own Smartphone?
You would be surprised at the number of places you can find a GSM SIM card. Outside of your mobile phone,...
Why Does My Phone Get Hot?
Overheating is a common issue in mobile devices, but it often raises alarms among users. This concern is usually unnecessary, as there are several common and easily resolvable reasons why phones get hot. However, it is essential to cool down an excessively hot device promptly to prevent it from overheating ...
Why Everyone Needs a VPN
You may hear corporate cybersecurity experts hail the benefits of a VPN, or a virtual private network, to keep company...
Why I Bring My Authentic Self to Work at McAfee
By Kristol, Sales Account Manager and President, McAfee African Heritage Community If you talked to me when I first started...
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 to deal with,...
Why it’s Best to Stick to Sharing Chocolates and Flowers this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us – and as couples and singletons alike gear up for a day that’s traditionally...
Why it’s important for parents to monitor kids’ digital footprint?
There is a new cybersafety awareness among the people of my generation – post the Blue Whale Challenge scare and...
Why I’m Proud to Protect
At McAfee, we’re proud to protect. It’s part of our DNA. We’re all dedicated to keeping the world safe from...
