Digging Into the Sandbox-Escape Technique of the Recent PDF Exploit
As promised in our previous blog entry for the recent Adobe Reader PDF zero-day attack, we now offer more technical...
The Future of Hacktivism and Anonymous
After the publication of the 2013 Threats Predictions from McAfee Labs, I have received many queries regarding our expectation of...
W32/Autorun Worm: A Nasty Bug for Your Computer
What do you think of when you hear the word “malware”? Most people think of the general term “virus”–something that...
10 Tips to Safe Online Shopping
How times have changed. I can remember when Christmas didn’t start until after Thanksgiving—not before Halloween as we see things...
Actress Sofia Vergara’s Personal Photos Hacked or Stolen Via Mobile
In my line of work I get emails such as this one: “Hi Robert, I’m not sure if you saw...
A Quick Analysis of the Flash Player Opcode-Verifying Code Execution Vulnerability
On October 12, McAfee Labs learned of proof-of-concept code exploiting a newly patched Flash Player vulnerability. Adobe had patched this...
Malicious Websites – The Web is a Dangerous Place
McAfee’s latest Threats Report shows a growth in malicious websites replacing botnets as the primary infection mechanism. This means that...
What Does It Take To Be Digitally Secure?
Let’s get one thing straight: it’s no longer possible to deny that your life in the physical world and your...
Hacker Leaves Online Trail, Loses Anonymity
Since March 20, the @Anonw0rmer Twitter account has been silent. Its owner, w0rmer, is known as a member of the...
Android DIY DoS App Boosts Hacktivism in South America
Hacktivism has become very popular in recent years; one of its leading agents is the online community Anonymous. Hacktivist groups...
