Featured Blogs
The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy
The gig economy has become more prevalent in today’s world with the appeal and necessity of flexible work opportunities. Many...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Protecting the Tech You Give to Dad
A new piece of tech often tops the list of Father’s Day gifts. And while things such as wearable fitness devices, smart...
McAfee Labs Report Highlights Ransomware Threats
The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team today published the McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2021. In this edition we introduce...
Homes, Not Just Devices: The New Consumer Cybersecurity
Over the last year, our relationship with digital technology has changed completely, and probably irrevocably. The pandemic has been bruising...
Analyzing CVE-2021-1665 – Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows GDI+
Introduction Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface+, also known as GDI+, allows various applications to use different graphics functionality on video...
How I Seized McAfee’s Opportunities to Realize My Potential
This post was written by Emmanuel Making the most of opportunities and putting in the work with an employer who...
5 Ransomware Threats Canadians Need to Know
Every day you place your personal information in the hands of companies and trust that it will remain safe. However,...
3 Canadian Real Estate Scams You Should Know About
Across the country, Canadians are moving out of cities in droves to stretch their legs and call a larger plot...
Fuzzing ImageMagick and Digging Deeper into CVE-2020-27829
Introduction: ImageMagick is a hugely popular open source software that is used in lot of systems around the world. It...
The Future of Mobile: Trends from Mobile World Congress 2021
Today we wrap up Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021. Whether you joined online or attended the hybrid conference in person, one...
New Ryuk Ransomware Sample Targets Webservers
Executive Summary Ryuk is a ransomware that encrypts a victim’s files and requests payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrency to release the...
The Ultimate Guide to Safe Sharing Online
We live in a world that thrives on digital connectivity. According to We Are Social, Canadians are now spending half a day more...
Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible
What happened Microsoft has shipped an emergency security update affecting most Windows users. This update partially addresses a security vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that could allow...
Zloader With a New Infection Technique
This blog was written by Kiran Raj & Kishan N. Introduction In the last few years, Microsoft Office macro malware...
Hancitor Making Use of Cookies to Prevent URL Scraping
This blog was written by Vallabh Chole & Oliver Devane Over the years, the cybersecurity industry has seen many threats...
The Future of Mobile in a Post-COVID World & How to Stay Secure
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to quickly adjust to the new normal — case and point, admitted that...
How to Make Telehealth Safer for a More Convenient Life Online
Among the many major shifts in lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we used healthcare was one of the...
Small Businesses Save Up to 60% in McAfee and Visa Partnership
Small business owners are getting a special deal on their online protection through a partnership between McAfee and Visa. With new ways of working creating online opportunities and risks for...
COVID-19 Vaccine Passports: 5 Security Tips for You and Your Family
Depending on where your travels take you, you might need a new passport—a COVID-19 vaccine passport. In an effort to kickstart travel...
REvil Ransomware Uses DLL Sideloading
This blog was written byVaradharajan Krishnasamy, Karthickkumar, Sakshi Jaiswal Introduction Ransomware attacks are one of the most common cyber-attacks among...
An Overall Philosophy on the Use of Critical Threat Intelligence
The overarching threat facing cyber organizations today is a highly skilled asymmetric enemy, well-funded and resolute in his task and...
McAfee Partners with American Express to Provide Best-in-Class Security
With the increase in online activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are potentially becoming exposed to more online threats,...
Fighting new Ransomware Techniques with McAfee’s Latest Innovations
In 2021 ransomware attacks have been dominant among the bigger cyber security stories. Hence, I was not surprised to see...
How to Secure Your Smart Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
How many rooms in your home contain a smart device? From Peloton bikes to showerheads with Bluetooth speakers, smart home technology is rapidly making its way into every room in...
My Journey from Intern to Principal Engineer
Written by Shuborno, Principal Engineer At McAfee, architects and engineers continuously have opportunities to make decisions that impact customers and...
9 Tips to Help Kids Avoid Popular App Scams
There’s a lot of conversation going on right now around digital apps; only it’s not about TikTok or Twitch. Instead, it’s about the spike in the number...
What is a VPN and Can it Hide My IP Address?
There’s a lot of misinformation about Virtual Private Networks, what they do, and the security benefits they offer. For this article, I’d like to do...
