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From the Cloud to Drones: Threat Predictions for 2017
2016 has been quite the year. From widespread IoT attacks, to ransomware campaigns that extract millions of dollars, cyberthreats have...
Farewell to the SHA-1 Hash Algorithm
Rest in peace SHA-1. Like all security controls, they are valuable only for a certain time. SHA-1, a legacy hashing...
Why You’re Going to Have to Start Filtering Your Calendar Invitations
Sometime in November, Apple users began receiving unwanted calendar invitations on their devices. These invitations featured “amazing savings” and discounts...
5 Old School Rules to Carry into the Online World
We are social creatures, and now that our social circles are almost entirely digital, the mass migration of millions of...
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....
Shamoon Rebooted in Middle East, Part 2
Last week we provided some initial analysis on recent attacks targeting organizations in the Middle East. The attack has hallmarks...
Millions Possibly Affected by Newly Discovered Stegno Malvertising
When it comes to deception, cybercriminals have many options at their disposal. There’s phishing, where crooks posing as an authority...
How to Protect Against OpenSSL 1.1.0a Vulnerability CVE-2016-6309
This blog post was written by Rock Liu. Recently the OpenSSL security library gained a fix for a critical security...
2016: A Year at Ransom
This week’s McAfee Labs Threats Report: December 2016 provides an overview of how ransomware has evolved over the course of 2016, and...
“Trojanization” of Legit Apps on the Rise
McAfee today released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: December 2016. The report’s third key topic illustrates how attackers are creating...
Shopaholics: Beware of Risky Wi-Fi
As the days grow shorter and twinkly lights pop up on houses lining the block, one thing is clear: the...
Parents: 8 Tips to Help You Become a Better Listener
Are you a good listener? It’s easy to imagine that we’re all rockstars when it comes to this seemingly no-brainer...
‘SSL Death Alert’ (CVE-2016-8610) Can Cause Denial of Service to OpenSSL Servers
Recently we noticed a security patch has been published for the OpenSSL vulnerability called SSL Death Alert. As with other...
Ransomware Authors Intend to Give Victims a Choice: Infect Friends or Pay Up
The 2002 horror film, The Ring, had an interesting play on its genre: socialize the scares — at least...
A Billion Users Affected by Latest Yahoo Breach
Yahoo Inc. just revealed its second major breach in a year. Its first disclosure, taking place in September, claimed that...
My Best Online Tips To Get You Sorted For Christmas
Every year I promise myself I am going to be super organised for Christmas. Invariably, I fail. But this year,...
‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion
In early December the new ransomware “Popcorn Time” was discovered. It gives the victim the option of paying the ransom...
An Overview of Malware Self-Defense and Protection
Many malware authors spend a great deal of time and effort to develop complex code. Their success depends on a...
Holiday Travelers! Steer Clear of 3 Common Cyberthreats
The holidays are arguably the most magical time of year. From the twinkle lights and festive cookies, to cozy sweaters...
7 Phrases to Help You Steer Clear of Family Conflict this Holiday
When it comes to family and the holidays, even Rudolph had trouble keeping the peace with the other reindeer during...
Securing Those ‘Hackable Holiday Gifts’
“This Christmas I want a drone from Santa,” declared my 10-year old nephew, giving me a meaningful look. His sister...
Did You Forget to Patch Your IP Camera?
IP cameras are usually “purchase, install, and don’t touch” devices. But in the current climate of cyberattacks, they now require...
Taking Time to Find Resources
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a partner say, “I didn’t know you do that,”...
Super Mario Run Has Cybercriminals Sprinting to Exploit the Hype
Nintendo, one of the most popular gaming companies of the past two decades, has finally released its first game exclusively...
OurMine Takes to Twitter, Hacking Netflix and Marvel Accounts
Another day, another OurMine hack. At least that’s been the notion of the past year, many of us in the...
Next Targets for Cybercriminals: the Short Term (Part 1)
Knowing what cybercriminals are targeting today is easy. Their attacks are loud, impactful, and have the elegance of a...
How To Manage Screen Time These Holidays
Gosh I love December. The kids are on school holidays, the homework has finished and work is quietening down. Bliss...
