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Why Software Updates Are So Important
You’re hard at work on your computer or device and a message suddenly pops up saying, “a software update is...
Microsoft Kills Potential Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Office (CVE-2017-8630)
Recently the McAfee IPS Research Team informed Microsoft about a potential remote code execution vulnerability in Office 2016 that McAfee...
The importance of cyber self-defense education
This blog post was written by Nick Viney. As recent headlines have highlighted, one thing is clear; there is still...
Most Dangerous Celebrities 2017: #RT2Win a Hollywood Worthy Prize
“Hey hey, you you!” Did you hear that we released our 2017 Most Dangerous Celebrities List? This year marks the...
Apache Struts at REST: Analyzing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2017-9805
Apache Struts, an open-source web development framework, is prone to vulnerabilities. We wrote about CVE-2017-9791 in July. The latest is...
How Cyber Thugs Use Music and Celebrity Searches to Dupe Your Family
Like stockbrokers watch the market, cybercriminals keep an eye on the public’s latest obsessions. And, once they spot a trend...
To Unplug Or Not To Unplug? That Is The Holiday Question
If you’re heading away these holidays, it’s likely you’ve workshopped the idea of whether to ‘unplug’ – and I’m not...
What Is Script-Based Malware? How to Stay Protected from This Cyberthreat
When you hear the word “script,” you probably think of either a movie script, or JavaScript. Though most of us...
McAfee Labs: Faceliker Surge Manipulates Facebook “Likes” to Promote News, Other Content
Criminals excel in manipulating the trust within human relationships, particularly as individuals project themselves into digital realms such as social...
Catch Phish If You Can
There are some movies you can watch over and over again. For me, it’s “Catch Me If You Can,” Steven...
First 30 Days at McAfee: Pups at Work, VR and Pledge Wall
By Beth, HR Communication Specialist in Plano, Texas. For the last six consecutive years, The Dallas Morning News has recognized...
Fake News: What Every Parent Needs To Know
Fake news: we’ve all heard about it but what does it actually mean? Is it really a new concept or...
Linux Kernel Vulnerability Can Lead to Privilege Escalation: Analyzing CVE-2017-1000112
This blog was written by Krishs Patil. A memory corruption bug in UDP fragmentation offload (UFO) code inside the Linux...
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...
Cybersecurity Supermom: Take Charge and Become the IT Pro in Your Home
Wouldn’t it be great if we all had our own IT department at home? Think about it. If we had...
Why it’s important for parents to monitor kids’ digital footprint?
There is a new cybersafety awareness among the people of my generation – post the Blue Whale Challenge scare and...
Artificial Intelligence: Friend Or Foe?
This blog was written by Ian Yip. The future of cyber safety and personal development lies in the partnership between...
Smart Parents Dig Deeper Than Clickbait
This blog was written by Jocelyn Brewer. We’ve all seen it – that family at the café, heads down, scrolling...
The McAfee Adventures of a Middle School Teacher
By Lori, AVID Teacher, Haggard Middle School I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen. –...
The Future of Cyber Safety: Could Artificial Intelligence Be The Silver Bullet?
Stay Safe Online Week 2017 Cyber safety: outsourcing to experts makes such sense! Like most multi-tasking millennium mums, I’m a...
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Are You Willing to Do Just One Thing?
Life is busy. Events, celebrations, and deadlines fight for space on the family calendar. It’s so easy to zoom through...
Working 9 to 5 on Mobile Security
I love watching old movies, like the classic “9 to 5” and realizing how antiquated the tools used in the...
Staying Anonymous on the Blockchain: Concerns and Techniques
With Bitcoin at one point valued at more than $5,000 per unit, cryptocurrencies have excited a lot of interest from...
No Password, No Problem: How This PledgeMusic Bug Let Anyone Log in Without a Password
Some music sites allow fans to stream any song they want for a monthly fee, others create suggestions or radio...
5 Tips for Avoiding Android Malware
The ubiquity of mobile phones has created a unique opportunity for cybercriminals. They now have a way of accessing both...
Taiwan Bank Heist and the Role of Pseudo Ransomware
Widespread reports claim the Far Eastern International Bank in Taiwan has become a victim of hacking. The attacks demonstrate the global nature of cybercrime, with the cybercriminals attempting to wire US$60 million to destinations such as Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and the United States.
Conquering Fear at McAfee
By Radhika, Director of Global Consumer Product Marketing. With the U.S. school year beginning, I’ve been in touch with the...
