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Styx Exploit Kit Takes Advantage of Vulnerabilities
Web-based malware has increased over the last few years due to an abrupt spike in new exploit kits. These kits...
Stuxnet Update
Stuxnet has received a lot of attention since McAfee first blogged about it in July. This post will answer some of...
Study: Want an Epic Family Vacation this Year? Unplug!
Everyone talks about it but, c’mon, who really completely unplugs from tech completely on vacation? According to a recent study...
Study: Fortnite Game Becoming the Preferred Social Network for Kids
According to a study recently released by National Research Group (NRG), the wildly popular video game Fortnite is growing beyond its...
Study: Digital Self-Harm Among Teens Real; Here’s What Parents Need to Know
When we think of self-harm, most of us think about rituals such as cutting in which a person may physically...
Strike a Pose: Blackshades Malware Spies Through Your Webcam
In the old days, one simply had to draw their blinds to avoid peeping toms from spying on their private...
Strengthening the channel: McAfee adds Guran Green
I’m pleased to introduce you to Guran Green, who recently joined McAfee Federal as Director of Channels. We’re especially excited...
Stopping Malware With a Fake Virtual Machine
As we explained in a previous post, some advanced malware can detect a virtual environment such as a sandbox to...
STOP. Read T&Cs. Then Sign Up on Social Media
“Let’s start at the very beginning, A very good place to start; When you read, you begin with A-B-C, When...
Stop! Do You Really Want to Send That Photo?
Yes we all use (or at least 96% of us do) our smartphones to take photos. But almost half of...
Stop! Could That App Be Spying on Your Family?
The latest headlines sound more like a Jason Bourne movie and less like something that could happen in suburbia. However, spyware...
Stop Fake Antivirus Popups on Your Mac
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at how you become a target for these fake antivirus pop-up ads, how to remove them from your device, and some tips to block them moving forward.
Stop Discarding Devices Frequently- It’s Risky for Mother Earth And Your Cybersecurity
“Aunty, do you happen to have any waste paper at home? I need them for my Environment Day project,” chirped...
Stolen with a Click: The Booming Business of PayPal Scams
In today’s digital age, online payment platforms like PayPal have become essential tools for our everyday transactions. Unfortunately, they’ve also...
Stolen Credit Card Numbers Easy to Buy Online
We have seen an increasing amount of articles published about the “Dark Web,” underground cybercriminal sites that are hosted on...
Stepping Up to the Tech Training Challenge
The clock is counting down to the big annual Focus conference in Las Vegas, where McAfee will unveil a number...
Stepping Into a Cyber Safe 2018
A very Happy New Year to all my dear readers and may this year be another fragrant flower that you...
STEM – How and Why To Get Your Daughter Involved
In 1990, the buzz around STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) just didn’t exist. When I was doing my HSC,...
Stefan’s Tale: A 17-Year Journey to McAfee
By Stefan, Senior Security Consultant in Sydney, Australia. When I was younger, I wanted to be a policeman and help...
Steer Clear of the “Pay Yourself Scam” That’s Targeting Online Bank Accounts
An old banking scam has a new look. And it’s making the rounds again. Recently Bank of America alerted its...
Steer Clear of Rip-offs: Top Tips for Safer Online Shopping
Everyone loves a great deal when they shop online. Until they discover it’s a rip-off. Social media ads for vintage...
Steamstealer Attacks Victims via Chat
During the last few months, McAfee Labs has seen an increase in Steamstealer samples. The following chart shows the recent...
Stealth Backdoor “Android/Xamalicious” Actively Infecting Devices
Authored by Fernando Ruiz McAfee Mobile Research Team identified an Android backdoor implemented with Xamarin, an open-source framework that allows...
Staying Safe While Working Remotely
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces worldwide have undergone a seismic shift towards remote working. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how you, as an employee, can augment your cybersecurity measures and stay safe when working remotely.
Staying Home? McAfee Report Shows Malware May Come Knocking
It’s no secret that COVID-19 continues to reshape the way we live our everyday lives. With each passing day, we...
Staying Cyber Aware and Safer from Ransomware
Ransomware – A truly frightening cyber security topic It’s October, and at McAfee we love celebrating spooky season. As McAfee’s Chief Technology Officer,...
Staying Anonymous on the Blockchain: Concerns and Techniques
With Bitcoin at one point valued at more than $5,000 per unit, cryptocurrencies have excited a lot of interest from...
