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A Quick Guide to ‘Zero-Day Threats’ and How They Affect You
If you’re looking for a cybersecurity term that sounds intimidating and impressive to those who aren’t familiar with the field,...
The Threat Landscape Has Evolved. But McAfee Has Too.
There is no question that the threat landscape has evolved. Gone are the times of network worms and...
Distracted Driving: Is Your Life (or Someone Else’s) Worth that Text?
“We had talked about it and talked about it so many times, but she never thought anything like this would...
Critical Office Zero-Day Attacks Detected in the Wild
At McAfee, we have put significant efforts in hunting attacks such as advanced persistent threats and “zero days.” Yesterday, we...
Smart Home Goes Scandi As IKEA Rolls Out a Smart Home Lineup
Ah, IKEA. The furniture store probably best known for simple furnishings with not-so-simple assembly instructions (and simply delicious Swedish meatballs)...
App Alert: What Parents Need to Know about Popular New App ‘Yellow’
Go pick up your child’s phone. Is there an app icon that is a solid, yellow square? While that little...
McAfee and the Security Innovation Alliance: Together is Power
New McAfee is here. We turn the page in the next chapter of this company’s story. It’s one we have...
Are Connected Homes Mirai’s New Best Friend?
Whenever someone wonders why a strong password is so important, there’s one thing you can remind them of: Dyn. Ring...
Finsta: What You Need to Know About Your Teen’s Fake Instagram Account
Creating a Finsta (fake Instagram) account on the popular photo platform, Instagram has become the norm for many teens. After...
What You Need to Know About Livestreaming
Livestreaming is trending thanks to the convenience it brings. It is not just about watching matches online, you can also...
Report Finds Some Health Apps Aren’t Healthy for Your Privacy
One of the big features in today’s Internet-of-Things-centric world is the ability to effortlessly track and record health-related data. In...
Mirai Botnet Creates Army of IoT Orcs
This post was based on analysis by Yashashree Gund and RaviKant Tiwari. There is a lot of speculation in the...
Firewalls: Still Your First Line of Defense
The term “firewall” has been used since early computing days to describe a kind of electronic bouncer that keeps threats...
Wired and Tired: 6 Simple Ways to Restore the Things Technology Zaps
I pictured myself at this stage of parenting sitting in a dark forest Yoda-like as younger mothers looked to me...
New Family Dynamics As the Connected Lifestyle Grows
“You know that we are living in a digital world and I am a digital girl.” I often find myself humming...
Banned Chinese Qvod Lives on in Malicious Fakes
Qvod used to be a popular video player and developer in China. Due to piracy allegations and a threatened fine,...
Are Embedded OEM Device Manufacturers Responsible for Device Security?
The blog was written by Tom Moore. Threats against the Industries Today’s devices are becoming more internet-connected as we speak....
80% of IoT Apps Not Tested for Security Vulnerabilities, Study Says
We use mobile applications every day, and typically, multiple times throughout the day. They’ve become part of the way we...
