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McAfee Labs Report Highlights Ransomware Threats
The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team today published the McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2021. In this edition we introduce...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Protecting the Tech You Give to Dad
A new piece of tech often tops the list of Father’s Day gifts. And while things such as wearable fitness devices, smart...
The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy
The gig economy has become more prevalent in today’s world with the appeal and necessity of flexible work opportunities. Many...
A New Program for Your Peloton – Whether You Like It or Not
Executive Summary The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team (ATR) is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help developers...
Is Your Peloton Spinning Up Malware?
[Disclaimer: The McAfee ATR team disclosed this vulnerability to Peloton and promptly started working together to responsibly develop and issue a patch within...
How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Smartphone
If only more things in life came with training wheels; a child’s first smartphone could certainly use some. Like taking off the training wheels...
Are Virtual Machines the New Gold for Cyber Criminals?
Introduction Virtualization technology has been an IT cornerstone for organization for years now. It revolutionized the way organizations can scale...
How to Teach Kids About Online Safety: A Guide
Kids are online now more than ever, not just during free time, but also during school time. It is impossible to always peek over their...
Apple Users: This macOS Malware Could Be Spying on You
In 2018, Macs accounted for 10% of all active personal computers. Since then, popularity has skyrocketed. In the first quarter of 2021, Macs experienced 115% growth...
What Is a Data Breach and How Do You Avoid It?
A data breach occurs when cybercriminals steal information from an organization’s database without permission from the owner or administrator. Data...
A Safer Internet for You, Your Family, and Others Too
With so many of us relying on the internet in ways we simply haven’t before, it follows that a safer internet is more important...
Potentially Malicious Apps Your Kids May Use
It’s a question I get several times a year from anxious parents, either via a direct message, an email or even in line at the grocery store....
At Home or On-the-Go: Boost Your Internet Safety this Summer
Summer is here, which means more sun and more fun for everyone. It also means more streaming, gaming, and downloading. This seasonal reality reminds...
Keep the Change: 3 Tips for Using the Twitter Tip Jar
When we think of tipping, many don’t see it as anything beyond a display of gratitude. However, Twitter’s latest feature is prompting its users to rethink this sentiment. It hasn’t been long since Twitter...
Elevate Your Financial Security: How to Safely Bank Online
Today’s technology allows you to complete various tasks at the touch of a button wherever you go. As a result, you place trust in online services that make...
Scammers Impersonating Windows Defender to Push Malicious Windows Apps
Summary points: Scammers are increasingly using Windows Push Notifications to impersonate legitimate alerts Recent campaigns pose as a Windows Defender...
CRN’s Women of the Channel 2021 Recognizes McAfee Leaders
Every year CRN recognizes the women who are leading the channel and their unique strengths, vision, and achievements. This year, CRN recognized five McAfee...
How to Safely Incorporate IoT Into Your Fitness Routine
Many have seamlessly transitioned their fitness regimens out of the gym and into the living room since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
