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Perception vs. Reality: Facebook Anonymous Login Feature
Perception plays a huge role in many aspects of daily life. However, the reality of something is often not as...
Peeling Back the Layers of RemcosRat Malware
Authored by Preksha Saxena McAfee labs observed a Remcos RAT campaign where malicious VBS files were delivered via phishing email....
PDF Phishing: Beyond the Bait
By Lakshya Mathur & Yashvi Shah Phishing attackers aim to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information for financial gain, credential...
PC Gamers (and Parents of Gamers) Rejoice!
Of all the pastimes that took off during the pandemic, it’s not surprising that online gaming was one of them....
PayPal Users: Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Phishing Scam
It’s the season of giving, which means internet scams are practically everywhere, as cybercriminals are trying to trick eager holiday...
Pay-Per-Install Company Deceptively Floods Market with Unwanted Programs
For the past 18 months, McAfee Labs has been investigating a pay-per-install developer, WakeNet AB, responsible for spreading prevalent adware...
Patch Now: Simple Office ‘Protected View’ Bypass Could Have Big Impact
Protected View is a security feature of Microsoft Office. According to research from MWR Labs, Protected View mode is a strong...
Pastebin Shares Botnet Source Code
Few days back, we found another Pastebin entry that contains a source which looks to be malicious botnet code. As...
Past Election Scams: Lessons Learned and Current Threats
Elections are the bedrock of democratic societies, but historically, they have been vulnerable to various forms of manipulation and fraud....
Passwords – It’s Not Cool to Share
Rightly or wrongly, being part of the ‘it’ crowd at school is what every tween and teen yearns for. Being...
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...
Passwords are Like Toothbrushes – Not to Be Shared!!
Sometimes, I feel that my brain is full! We are all bombarded with information on so many fronts and quite...
Password-Protected Attachment Serves Ransomware
Attacks by macro malware carrying ransomware are growing, as we have recently reported. Since early March we have seen macro...
Parents: You May Want to Pay Closer Attention to the TikTok App
You aren’t imagining things. Everyone is talking about the popular video-sharing app TikTok. That’s because it has simultaneously become both...
Parents: Are Your Kids Ignoring the Danger of Dating Apps?
As a parent, you might feel caught in a dilemma. On one hand, you want to respect your teen’s privacy and independence. On the other, you worry about the potential dangers lurking behind these digital platforms. This article aims to shed light on the risks associated with teenage use of ...
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...
Parents, It’s Time to Grow Up
A new child in the family is always the center of attention. The proud parents are so amazed by their...
Parents in the Know: Staying on Top of the Slang, Pt. II
The task of parenting a digital native isn’t for the faint of heart. Not only are kids texting and posting...
Parent, Is Your Teen Being Foolish on Twitter?
It’s Twitter — not Tweeter — parents, and your teenager could be using the social network in a reckless way. A...
Parent’s Guide: 8 Ways to Help Your Teen Combat Distracted Driving
Read this statement, then read it again: Just five distracted seconds at 55 mph is equivalent to driving the length...
Parent Alert: Could Your Child be Plagiarizing Homework?
“Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.” ~Lady Marguerite Blessington Most of us would gasp...
Parasitic Coin Mining Creates Wealth, Destroys Systems
The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has inspired some people to pursue coin mining, essentially making money online. (Mining is the...
PACE – People, Alignment, Culture, and Execution
McAfee was founded in 1987, and at 32 years old, we’re moving faster than ever before with more precision, agility,...
Ovidiy Stealer Malware Helps Cybercriminals Snatch Passwords for a Small Fee
You can buy almost anything online these days – clothes, books, food, the list goes on. That list also includes...
Oversharing: Are You Ignoring Your Child’s Privacy When You Post Online?
Take it down, please. The above is a typical text message parents send to kids when they discover their child...
Oversharing – Don’t Blame It All On The Kids!
No matter which way you interpret the plethora of research, it is very clear – our teens are oversharing. The...
Oversharing on Social Media Common Amongst 50+
Thanks to social media, societal norms have undergone a seismic shift in the past five years. What was once considered...
