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Weaponized Medical Data as Damaging as Clinton’s Emails or Trump’s Videos
The 2016 presidential election in the United States will be remembered for a great many things. Never before in US...
Weak Passwords Can Cost You Everything
The importance of having strong, unique passwords cannot be overstated. However, most individuals tend to use weak passwords or reuse the same password over and over, exposing their digital assets to potential hackers.
We Be Jammin’ – Bypassing Chamberlain myQ Garage Doors
The convenience that many IOT devices provide often persuades consumers away from thinking about possible security concerns. McAfee Advanced Threat Research recently investigated Chamberlain’s MyQ Hub, a “Universal” garage door automation platform.
Ways to Tell if a Website Is Fake
Fake or scam websites are fraudulent sites that look legitimate while secretly attempting to steal your personal information, money, or account access.
Watch Your Webcam: Tips to Protect Your Mac From Zoom Hackers
You’ve probably heard of the popular video conferencing platform, Zoom. This platform enables its millions of users in various locations...
Watch Your Step: Insights on the TOMS Shoes Mailing Hack
You’re familiar with the cybercriminals that go after users’ credit card information and look to spread malicious links, but recently,...
Watch Out for These 3 World Cup Scams
What color jersey will you be sporting this November and December? The World Cup is on its way to television...
Watch out for PayPal Email Scams: How to Identify and Avoid it
Watch out for PayPal email scams and protect your accounts. Learn how to spot phishing red flags and follow steps to keep your personal data secure.
Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft
Tax season isn’t just busy for taxpayers—it’s prime time for scammers, too. As you gather your W-2s, 1099s, and other...
Was the Fake Joe Biden Robocall Created with AI?
As voters in the recent New Hampshire primary have found, a fake robocall of President Joe Biden has been making...
Was My TikTok Hacked? How to Get Back Into Your Account and Lock Down Sessions
It usually starts with a small, uneasy moment. A notification you don’t recognize. A login code you didn’t request. A friend texting to ask...
Warning: Lokibot Is Looking to Access Your Android
This time of year is always busy for me. Between pre-holiday online shopping, and the push to connect with friends...
Warning: Crypto-Currency Mining is Targeting Your Android
Cryptocurrency, a virtual form of currency designed to work as a secure form of exchange, has gained a lot of...
Want Your Kids to Care More About Online Safety? Try These 7 Tips
The topics parents need to discuss with kids today can be tough compared to even a few years ago. The...
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.
W97M Downloader Serves Vawtrak Malware
McAfee Labs recently found a variant of the W97M macro malware downloader that runs the Vawtrak malware. Although W97M usually...
W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams
W-2 phishing scams often involve emails that appear to be from the IRS or another official source, requesting personal information. The goal is to trick the recipient into revealing confidential data, such as social security numbers and financial information, which the perpetrator can then use for fraudulent purposes.
Vulnerable OpenSSL Handshake Renegotiation Can Trigger Denial of Service
OpenSSL, the popular general-purpose cryptographic library that implements SSL/TLS protocols for web authentication, has recently suffered from several vulnerabilities. We...
