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Back to School: 5 Cybersecurity Habits to Teach Your Kids
With back-to-school time already here, cybersecurity should be at the forefront of every parent’s mind. Kids are exposed to more...
‘Insight’ into Home Automation Reveals Vulnerability in Simple IoT Product
Eoin Carroll, Charles McFarland, Kevin McGrath, and Mark Bereza contributed to this report. The Internet of Things promises to make...
Should You Post Pics of Your Kids? Insights From Our Age of Consent Survey
If you use social media, you love posting pictures of your life and all the people in it. More often...
McAfee Opens State-of-the-Art Security Research Lab in Oregon
Today we are pleased to announce the grand opening of our dedicated research lab in the Hillsboro, Oregon, office near Portland.
Snapstreaks: Why Kids Keep them Going and What Parents Need to Know
People who use the popular social networking app Snapchat, understand what happens after three consecutive days of messaging the same...
Back-to-School Cybersecurity 101: #RT2Win an A+ Worthy Prize
The days are getting shorter and your bags are (finally) unpacked from the annual family vacation. Summer is officially coming...
McAfee Survey: Parents Share Pictures of Their Kids Online, Despite the Risks Involved
As Birbal had once pointed out to Akbar, “There is only one pretty child in this world and every mother...
Attention Fortnite Fans: The New Android App Was Found Containing a Massive Vulnerability
Back in June, Fortnite fans, hopeful for an Android version of the game, were teased with fake apps, which were...
The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief & Consumer Protection Act: What Parents Should Know
When we think about credit cards, we usually think of our own – what we use them for, how our...
Seamless Security for the Connected Consumer
Laptops, mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more are all often found in a modern user’s arsenal of personal devices. We...
How Safe is Your Child’s Personal Data at School?
Right about now, most kids are thinking about their chemistry homework, the next pep rally, or chiming in on their...
Trending: IoT Malware Attacks of 2018
Since January 1st of 2018, a barrage of cyberattacks and data breaches have hit almost every industry, targeting businesses large...
Salute to Teachers – The Architects of Tomorrow’s Digital India
The digital whiteboards have long replaced the squeaky blackboards, while emails and text messages are replacing messages pinned on the...
A Look Back at the Equifax Data Breach, One Year Later
WannaCry, Petya, and Equifax first come to mind when you think of the most impactful cyber events in recent years,...
Could the Photos You’re Sharing Online Be Putting Your Child at Risk?
Confession time. I’m a mom that is part of the problem. The problem of posting photos of my kids online...
Digital Literacy Decoded – Time to Reprise Our Roles as Digital Citizens
Celebrated every year on September 8, this year’s theme for International Literacy Day focused on “Literacy and Skills Development.” And...
Inside a Modern-Day Smart Home
Ever wonder how the Internet of Things (IoT) first began? Often regarded as the first IoT device, John Romkey created...
Safari and Edge Browser Users: This Flaw May Help Hackers Hijack Your Internet Activity
A browser is our connection to the world wide web – it allows us to access websites, gain information, make...
Insights on the Capabilities of Three Politically-Themed Ransomware Campaigns
We all hear politicians’ names week over week – what policies they’re working on, new initiatives they’re implementing for their...
Political Figures Differ Online: Names of Trump, Obama, Merkel Attached to Ransomware
Politics and ransomware. No, it’s not a lost single from the Oasis back catalogue, but in fact a relatively recent...
Mobile and Digital Payments: Worth the Risk?
Thanks in part to the convenience that our mobile devices provide for us, much of the world operates now on...
Cyber Threat Alliance Releases Analysis of Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining
In response to the explosive increase in cryptomining campaigns in Q4 2017, the Cyber Threat Alliance has formed a cryptomining subcommittee to assess the threat.
Announcing McAfee’s Evolved Consumer Product Portfolio
Every fall the leaves change colors, sweaters replace sundresses, and new changes are afoot. Especially for us at McAfee. In...
5 Reasons Why Strong Digital Parenting Matters More than Ever
As a parent raising kids in a digital culture, it’s easy to feel at times as if you have a...
5 Ways to Protect Your Finances Online
Financial companies continue to innovate with their online products and services, bringing conveniences for customers, but challenges when it comes...
‘McAfee Labs Threats Report’ Highlights Cryptojacking, Blockchain, Mobile Security Issues
As we look over some of the key issues from the newly released McAfee Labs Threats Report, we read terms such as voice assistant, blockchain, billing fraud, and cryptojacking.
Understanding Your Kid’s Smart Gadgets
When people think about IoT devices, many often think of those that fill their homes. Smart lights, ovens, TVs, etc....
