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McAfee Awarded “Cybersecurity Excellence Awards”
In a year where people relied on their digital lives more than ever before and a dramatic uptick in attacks quickly followed, McAfee’s protection stood strong. We’re proud to...
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...
McAfee Labs Report Reveals Latest COVID-19 Threats and Malware Surges
The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team today published the McAfee Labs Threats Report: April 2021. In this edition, we present...
BRATA Keeps Sneaking into Google Play, Now Targeting USA and Spain
Recently, the McAfee Mobile Research Team uncovered several new variants of the Android malware family BRATA being distributed in Google...
What Is a Trojan?
You may vaguely remember reading Virgil’s epic poem “Aeneid” back when you were in school. The story of Odysseus and...
What Is a Password Manager?
Many of us rely on passwords to secure our digital devices and online accounts, from our personal computers and mobile...
McAfee ATR Threat Report: A Quick Primer on Cuba Ransomware
Executive Summary Cuba ransomware is an older ransomware, that has recently undergone some development. The actors have incorporated the leaking of victim data to increase its impact...
McAfee Defender’s Blog: Cuba Ransomware Campaign
Cuba Ransomware Overview Over the past year, we have seen ransomware attackers change the way they have responded to organizations...
Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment
Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment Learning environments are not what they used to be, and as educational institutions...
Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout?
Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout? Most of us have fond summer memories of hanging...
McAfee Defenders Blog: Reality Check for your Defenses
Welcome to reality Ever since I started working in IT Security more than 10 years ago, I wondered, what helps...
Protect Your Digital Wellness: Don’t Post Your Vaccination Card Online
Protect Your Digital Wellness: Don’t Post Your Vaccination Card Online Think Twice Before Posting Your Vaccination Card on Social Media...
Check up on Your Virtual Safety: Tips for Telehealth Protection
Check up on Your Virtual Safety: Tips for Telehealth Protection In a poll conducted by the Canadian Medical Association, nearly...
Smart Tips for Staying Safer Online
The recent WannaCry ransomware attack that infected more than 250,000 computers worldwide was a good reminder to everyone about staying...
What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes
What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes Imagine you’re driving down a highway...
Tax Season is Here: Avoid These Common Scams Targeting Canadians
Tax Season is Here: Avoid These Common Scams Targeting Canadians Tax return preparation might be a little more complicated this...
Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro
Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro Distance and hybrid learning...
Netop Vision Pro – Distance Learning Software is 20/20 in Hindsight
The McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help...
McAfee Defender’s Blog: Operation Dianxun
Operation Dianxun Overview In a recent report the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) Strategic Intelligence team disclosed an espionage campaign,...
Operation Diànxùn: Cyberespionage Campaign Targeting Telecommunication Companies
In this report the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) Strategic Intelligence team details an espionage campaign, targeting telecommunication companies, dubbed...
TikTok Update: Dangerous Viral Challenges & Age Restrictions
TikTok Update: Dangerous Viral Challenges & Age Restrictions It’s popular. It’s uplifting. It’s creative. It’s entertaining. It can also be...
How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids’ Digital Lives
How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids’ Digital Lives Over the last 12 months, technology has featured in our lives...
Privacy in Practice: Securing Your Data in 2021 and Beyond
Technological advancements continually emerge that make our lives easier. Right? As beneficial and convenient as emerging tech is, it can...
Seven Windows Wonders – Critical Vulnerabilities in DNS Dynamic Updates
Overview For the March 2021 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released a set of seven DNS vulnerabilities. Five of the vulnerabilities are...
How a Group of McAfee Team Members Helped Change the Lives of Critically Ill Children
The generosity and kindness displayed by team members across McAfee is one major factor that makes up the incredible culture of the company....
Shiva’s Tragic Accident Turns into a Story of Resilience
My McAfee Chronicles is a series featuring McAfee team members who have interesting and inspiring life stories to share. Meet Shiva, a...
How McAfee’s Inclusive Maternity Benefits Helped Me Thrive as a New Mom
By: Smriti, People Partner McAfee continues to recognize and celebrate hardworking mothers across our global workforce. We continue to advance in our workplace culture by offering policies and...
