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Passwords in Real Life: Don’t be Lazy
It’s tough being responsible sometimes. And managing responsibilities for what is precious in your life usually takes a little extra...
#HDM: Decoding the Latest Wave of Teen Cyber Slang
Do you get a little confused looking through your teen’s Instagram or Twitter feed lately and seeing a crazy amount...
The Mysterious, Ominous Dark Web: A Primer for the Rest of Us
These past weeks have not been kind to those seeking privacy for conducting illicit activities. The Ashley Madison hack came to...
Back to school Tech Security for College Students
Some of us remember college dorm days, when students were envied if they had their own typewriter. These days, college...
Best practices for preventing Dridex infections
Mitigating the Dridex threat at multiple levels like file, registry, url and ip address can be achieved at various layers of...
How to Steer Your Kids Clear of the Dismal World of Tumblr
Tumblr is social network that has carved a digital niche all its own. Far from the conventional vibe of Facebook...
SSL Packet Capture Is An Amateur Hacker’s Best Friend
Chances are, you’ve either heard of or used the catch phrase ‘there’s an app for that’ at least once before....
Teacher’s Day – Educating Students about Cyber Safety
With a bit of mentoring, kids can become good digital citizens. This mentoring will help them stay safe online and...
Why use a VPN?
If you want to be a pro at privacy, here’s a tip: When it’s time to go online, whether it’s...
The Dangers of Walking and Talking
As safe drivers and responsible community members, I know we are all aware that you just can’t use your mobile...
Return of the Hack
As our world has evolved, so has our technology. And, as that technology has evolved, so has its consumption. Now...
What Do Your Kids Want To Be When They Grow Up?
When I was 8, I was completely obsessed with being an air hostess ‘when I grew up.’ The thought of travelling the...
What is a Hacker?
You probably think you know what a “hacker” is, but the images portrayed in the media can be misleading. You...
Could Facebook Get a ‘Dislike’ Button? Why Parents Ought to Care
There’s revived discussion in the halls of Facebook about adding a ‘dislike’ button to the popular social network. In fact,...
XcodeGhost Pulled from App Store After a Good Scare: What to Know
This week in cybersecurity was yet another for the books, as we watched a tech giant swiftly avert a security...
Online Forums and Chronic Illness
Life can sometimes deal us a tough set of cards. Dealing with a chronic illness is no exception. The Australian...
Japanese Banking Trojan Shifu Combines Malware Tools
In recent weeks, McAfee Labs has analyzed a recently discovered banking Trojan that combines elements from multiple malware tools. Shifu...
The 2015 Most Dangerous Celebrity is Putting Devices in a State of Trance
Who doesn’t love to search for celebrities online? From red carpet photos, to clips of the latest fashion faux pas,...
Is Your App Conspiring to Make Your Private Information Public?
Apps! They help us make the most of our time and bring ease in our busy lifestyle with just a...
10 Tips to Help Boost Your Teen’s Selfie Safety IQ
More people accidentally die each year while taking selfies than die from shark attacks. Sounds like an urban legend, right?...
McAfee delivers Updates to its Comprehensive Android Optimization Solutioner
McAfee just released the latest update to its McAfee Battery Optimizer, a complete device optimization app that works with Android...
From the Ground Up: How the Cars of the Future Will Be Secured
Autonomous systems are doing wonders for us, whether it be in factory manufacturing or recommending where you go to get...
We’ve Been Hacked! Okay, I’ll Deal With It Next Week
That was the message I got from a CEO when we presented evidence that their organization had been compromised and...
Hidden Data Economy Report Exposes Price Points for Stolen Data
McAfee today released The Hidden Data Economy report, which provides examples of how different types of stolen data is being...
Making Online Safety a Priority for Our Tech-Savvy Children
The joy of parenthood! We offer our children the best opportunities to help them become happy, healthy, responsible and educated...
Chip and PIN Credit Cards: More Secure, But Not Perfect
Not too long ago I discussed a big change coming to your credit and debit cards—the Chip and PIN system....
10 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal with Digital Friction
Has your teen been a little moody lately, short-tempered, or even oddly quiet? Outside of the normal teen angst, there could...
