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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.
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...
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...
New Cortana Vulnerability Could Allow Cybercriminals to Bypass Lock Screen On Windows 10
Digital assistants help us look up the weather, play our favorite music, and allow us to quickly access a lot...
Threat Report: Don’t Join Blockchain Revolution Without Ensuring Security
On May 19 researchers discovered a series of vulnerabilities in the blockchain-based EOS platform that can lead to remote control...
A Field Trip to McAfee’s World of Cyber
By: Amanda Steger, Senior Director & Sandra Chin, Engineering Operations Manager Educating the next generation of cybersecurity heroes has always...
Don’t Play Games With Your Cybersecurity: #RT2Win a Respawn-Worthy Prize
In recent years, gaming has grown drastically in popularity – moving from a niche hobby to a mainstream activity for...
Unintended Clipboard Paste Function in Windows 10 Leads to Information Leak in RS1
The McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team has been investigating the Windows 10 platform. We have submitted several vulnerabilities already...
Father’s Day Shout Out to All Dads – Time to Wear Your Cyberdad Cape
Whenever Father’s Day is near, I find myself thinking about the role of a father in the life of his...
Apply MITRE’s ‘ATT&CK’ Model to Check Your Defenses
Every week we read about adversaries attacking their targets as part of online criminal campaigns. Information gathering, strategic advantage, and...
Blockchain 101: What Consumers Need to Know About the Technology
From Bitcoin’s boom, to high stakes hacks – cryptocurrency, and how to secure it, has been the talk of the...
