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Organizations Leave Backdoors Open to Cheap Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks
While researching underground hacker marketplaces, the McAfee Advanced Threat Research team has discovered that access linked to security and building automation systems of a major international airport could be bought for only US$10.
Organized Cybercrime: The Big Business Behind Hacks and Attacks
There’s a person behind every cybercrime. That’s easy to lose sight of. After all, cybercrime can feel a little anonymous,...
Our Experiences Participating in Microsoft’s Azure Sphere Bounty Program
From June to August, part of the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team participated in Microsoft’s Azure Sphere Research Challenge. Our research resulted...
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...
OurMine Claims to Have Breached Sony’s PlayStation Network and Stolen Information
Most security companies advertise their services online, hoping to attract customers with an honest promise of their abilities. OurMine, on...
OurMine is at it Again! How They Broke in to MineCraft Accounts
Gamers are one of the largest communities on the internet. YouTube’s most subscribed channel caters to players, 100 million...
OurMine Takes to Twitter, Hacking Netflix and Marvel Accounts
Another day, another OurMine hack. At least that’s been the notion of the past year, many of us in the...
Over 10 Million Facebook Users Hacked in Ongoing Phishing Scam
In this digital age, communicating online and through our devices has become the norm. From sharing highlights of last night’s...
Overcoming Targeted Attacks: a New Approach
Successful targeted attacks bypass security controls and typically cause significant damage to an enterprise. Damages may include reputation, monetary, and...
Oversharing on Social Media Common Amongst 50+
Thanks to social media, societal norms have undergone a seismic shift in the past five years. What was once considered...
Oversharing – Don’t Blame It All On The Kids!
No matter which way you interpret the plethora of research, it is very clear – our teens are oversharing. The...
Oversharing: Are You Ignoring Your Child’s Privacy When You Post Online?
Take it down, please. The above is a typical text message parents send to kids when they discover their child...
Ovidiy Stealer Malware Helps Cybercriminals Snatch Passwords for a Small Fee
You can buy almost anything online these days – clothes, books, food, the list goes on. That list also includes...
PACE – People, Alignment, Culture, and Execution
McAfee was founded in 1987, and at 32 years old, we’re moving faster than ever before with more precision, agility,...
Parasitic Coin Mining Creates Wealth, Destroys Systems
The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has inspired some people to pursue coin mining, essentially making money online. (Mining is the...
Parent Alert: Could Your Child be Plagiarizing Homework?
“Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.” ~Lady Marguerite Blessington Most of us would gasp...
Parent’s Guide: 8 Ways to Help Your Teen Combat Distracted Driving
Read this statement, then read it again: Just five distracted seconds at 55 mph is equivalent to driving the length...
Parent, Is Your Teen Being Foolish on Twitter?
It’s Twitter — not Tweeter — parents, and your teenager could be using the social network in a reckless way. A...
Parents in the Know: Staying on Top of the Slang, Pt. II
The task of parenting a digital native isn’t for the faint of heart. Not only are kids texting and posting...
Parents, It’s Time to Grow Up
A new child in the family is always the center of attention. The proud parents are so amazed by their...
Parents: 8 Tips to Help You Become a Better Listener
Are you a good listener? It’s easy to imagine that we’re all rockstars when it comes to this seemingly no-brainer...
Parents: Are Your Kids Ignoring the Danger of Dating Apps?
As a parent, you might feel caught in a dilemma. On one hand, you want to respect your teen’s privacy and independence. On the other, you worry about the potential dangers lurking behind these digital platforms. This article aims to shed light on the risks associated with teenage use of ...
Parents: You May Want to Pay Closer Attention to the TikTok App
You aren’t imagining things. Everyone is talking about the popular video-sharing app TikTok. That’s because it has simultaneously become both...
Password-Protected Attachment Serves Ransomware
Attacks by macro malware carrying ransomware are growing, as we have recently reported. Since early March we have seen macro...
Passwords are Like Toothbrushes – Not to Be Shared!!
Sometimes, I feel that my brain is full! We are all bombarded with information on so many fronts and quite...
Passwords in Real Life: Don’t be Lazy
It’s tough being responsible sometimes. And managing responsibilities for what is precious in your life usually takes a little extra...
Passwords – It’s Not Cool to Share
Rightly or wrongly, being part of the ‘it’ crowd at school is what every tween and teen yearns for. Being...
