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Adylkuzz CoinMiner Spreading Like WannaCry
The last few days have been very busy for security teams all around the globe due to the nasty ransomware...
How to Protect Against WannaCry Ransomware in a McAfee Environment
WannaCry is a ransomware family targeting Microsoft Windows. On Friday May 12, a large cyberattack based on this threat was launched. At this time, it is estimated that more than 250,000 computers in 150 countries have been infected, each demanding a ransom payment.
The Week That Was In Internet History
From the wheel to the internet, we have come a long way in terms of technological progress. While the invention...
How Using A VPN Could Save Your Summer
As summer inches closer, I begin to daydream about all the trips I’ll get to take with my family. However,...
6 Ways to ‘Just Say No’ to the Time Wasting Habit of Digital Digging
If an app existed that tracked the minutes we spent looking at other people’s social profiles online (much like a...
Fake WannaCry ‘Protectors’ Emerge on Google Play
Are Android devices affected by the self-propagating ransomware WannaCry? No—because this threat exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This malware...
Fake WannaCry Protection Apps Hit the Google Play Store
WannaCry was the ransomware attack heard around the world. It impacted more than 150 countries and infected over 250,000 devices...
Protecting Your Privacy on Social Media
Social media sites are made for sharing, so protecting your privacy sometimes comes as an afterthought. But, the kind of...
Why Kids Use Secret Decoy Apps and Why Parents Should Care
Kids have been locking their diaries and hiding top secret shoe long before even Sandy Olssen had a crush on...
Android Devices Potentially Compromised by Judy App Weaknesses
We’ve seen cyberattacks truly embody their names as of late, given how the massive WannaCry ransomware attack left quite a...
Misuse of DocuSign Email Addresses Leads to Phishing Campaign
DocuSign, which provides electronic signatures and digital transaction management, reported that email addresses were stolen by an unknown party on...
Helping Kids Understand the Foolishness and Consequences of Sexting
Sexting and teens. Nearly every week, the headlines reflect the attempt of citizens, educators, and lawmakers to tackle the question: What...
Curbing The Threat Of Fake Accounts
My bubbly teen was so excited the day she found Priyanka Chopra had started following her on Twitter. She was...
Connected Vacations: Top Takeaways from Our Unplugging Survey
It’s June, which means the sun is shining, schools out, and it’s time for a family summer vacation! Whether you’re...
How to Avoid Falling for a Fake Ad Scam
They say impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when it comes to the internet, copy cats don’t always...
The 5-Minute Parents’ Guide To Snapchat
OK – we’ve all heard about Snapchat and know that our kids love it. But how many of us really...
Unplugging: How Small Tech Shifts Can Make a Big Impact on a Family Vacation
The smartphone is the one item that automatically ignites an inner struggle as we pack for that long-awaited family vacation....
We’ve Mastered Encrypted Messaging, So Are Encrypted Calls Next?
We’ve all heard the names before – WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Wire, Signal, Allo… with so many cyberattacks in the news...