Featured Blogs
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 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...
