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Malware on Google Play Targets North Korean Defectors
Earlier this year, McAfee researchers predicted in the McAfee Mobile Threat Report that we expect the number of targeted attacks on mobile devices to increase due to their ubiquitous growth combined with the sophisticated tactics used by malware authors.
Sensitive Data on 3 Million Facebook Users Potentially Exposed by Suspended App
From Facebook to Twitter and now back to Facebook – the past few months have seen some of the most...
Privacy Awareness Week-Are We Responsible for Our Data Breach?
“The best match for me,” announced my daughter one Sunday morning sometime back, “is a Scorpio.” “Oh really? And this...
Study: Digital Self-Harm Among Teens Real; Here’s What Parents Need to Know
When we think of self-harm, most of us think about rituals such as cutting in which a person may physically...
Global Community Service Day 2018: Together for good
By: Emily, Communications Program Manager When I finished college, I went to work for the same nonprofit youth sports organization...
Vega Stealer Malware Swoops Financial Data Straight from Chrome and Firefox Browsers
Many internet users today store financial and personal data within a browser so that it auto-populates anytime they encounter a...
It’s a Zoo Out There! Data Analysis of Alleged ZooPark Dump
In early May, researchers disclosed a Mobile malware campaign by a group focused on Middle Eastern targets. This actor was...
Why You Need To Know About “Cryptojacking”
As the value and quantity of digital currencies have rocketed, so too have the risks. In fact, crypto-related malware has...
Your Essential Checklist for Safely Watching this Summer’s Biggest Events Online
With several major European sporting events, music festivals and a huge royal wedding on the way, this summer is set...
America’s Dirty Little Secrets: Opening the Door to Protected Data
It’s 2018. Digital assistants have started taking over our homes, with adoption growing tenfold. These smart speakers know everything about...
VPNFilter Botnet Targets Networking Devices
VPNFilter is a botnet with capabilities to support both intelligence collection and destructive cyberattack operations. The Cisco Talos team recently notified members of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) of its findings and published this blog.
New VPNFilter Malware Contains Kill Switch, Infects Over 500,000 Devices
Routers are the driving force behind a lot of our modern-day internet use. They power our Wi-Fi, and therefore our...
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Family Bond this Summer (Without Ditching Your Devices)
My parents recently went through a health crisis that required me to travel to be with them for several weeks....
Send Your Kids Back to School with Cybersecurity Knowledge
Summer vacation is on and chances are that your kids are spending time indoors as the scorching sun makes it...
Women in the McAfee Channel
At McAfee, we work hard to advocate and empower women in what remains a male-dominated industry. Women currently make up...
Insider Threat at Coca-Cola Compromises 8,000 Employees’ Information
Cybercrime is often seen as a battle of good versus evil – a hacker tries to infiltrate a system while...
High-Tech & Hackable: How to Safeguard Your Smart Baby Devices
It’s just about as creepy as it gets: A hacker breaking into a smart device in your baby’s nursery. The...
What the Mobile-Born Mean for IoT and Cybersecurity
Since before they knew how to walk, Gen Z – or the mobile-born generation – has had a wealth of...
My Global Internship Experience
By: Madeleine Human Resources, Intern Picture this: approaching the end of your double degree, applying for internships and work experience...
26 Million Ticketfly Customers’ Data Compromised in Massive Breach
When we find out our favorite artist is coming to town, we immediately head to the web to snatch up...
VPNFilter Malware Adds Capabilities to Exploit Endpoints
VPNFilter, a botnet-controlled malware that infects networking devices, was first documented by researchers from Cisco Talos. McAfee Labs also published...
Millions of Facebook Users May Have Unknowingly Shared Posts Publicly
Facebook, Facebook, Facebook – between malware leveraging Facebook Messenger to send phishing messages, to apps on the platform mishandling customer...
#CyberAware: 4 Actionable Steps to Boost Your Family’s Safety Online
Summer has officially rolled out its welcome mat. But as most parents might be thinking about slowing down, for most...
Reaching GDPR: A Partner Approach
As Raj Samani, Chief Scientist and Fellow at McAfee says, “It’s critical that businesses do everything they can to protect...
5 Tips to Stay Safe While Searching the Web
The internet is infinitely expansive, but that’s often easy to forget as we now have immediate access to it in...
Want to Break Into a Locked Windows 10 Device? Ask Cortana (CVE-2018-8140)
June’s “Patch Tuesday” (June 12) is here, but it is likely many Windows 10 users have not yet applied these updates.
Our Findings on the Role of Security in the World of Gaming
Playing video games has become a popular pastime for children of all ages (even for some adults too), as the...
