Category: McAfee Blogs

How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs The latest gadget on the tech and fashion streets is Ray-Ban Stories, a sunglasses collaboration between Facebook and Ray-Ban. These pair… The post How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity appeared first on…

Are You Still on the Fence About a Family VPN?

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Chances are, you’ve heard the term VPN more and more lately but still can’t figure out exactly what it does or if your… The post Are You Still on the Fence About a Family VPN?…

Finding 0-days with Jackalope

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Overview On March 21st, 2021, the McAfee Enterprise Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team released several vulnerabilities it discovered in the… The post Finding 0-days with Jackalope appeared first on McAfee Blogs. Read…

BlackMatter Ransomware Analysis; The Dark Side Returns

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs BlackMatter is a new ransomware threat discovered at the end of July 2021. This malware started with a strong group… The post BlackMatter Ransomware Analysis; The Dark Side Returns appeared first on…

McAfee Enterprise Defender Blog | MSHTML CVE-2021-40444

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Threat Summary Microsoft is warning its users of a zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10 and versions of Windows Server that… The post McAfee Enterprise Defender Blog | MSHTML CVE-2021-40444 appeared first on…

The Bug Report | September 2021: CVE-2021-40444

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Why am I here? There’s a lot of information out there on critical vulnerabilities; this short bug report contains an… The post The Bug Report | September 2021: CVE-2021-40444 appeared first on…

How to Help Seniors Spot Online Job Scams

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Sadly, online job scams targeting older adults have been an issue for years. However, in a pandemic job market, cybercriminals are working overtime… The post How to Help Seniors Spot Online Job Scams appeared first…

Top 10 COVID-19 Scams: How to Stay Protected

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs The COVID-19 pandemic flipped the world on its head in so many ways. Offices and schools stood empty while living… The post Top 10 COVID-19 Scams: How to Stay Protected appeared first…

McAfee Defender’s Blog: Operation Harvest

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Summary McAfee Enterprise’s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team provided deep insight into a long-term campaign Operation Harvest. In the blog,… The post McAfee Defender’s Blog: Operation Harvest appeared first on McAfee Blogs.…

Smartphone Security: Five Steps Beating and Blocking Robocalls

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Some scams can make a telltale sound—rinnng, rinnng! Yup, the dreaded robocall. Not only are they annoying, but they can also hit you in the pocketbook.   In the U.S., unwanted calls… The post Smartphone Security: Five Steps Beating and Blocking Robocalls appeared first…

Before You Download: Steer Clear of Malicious Mobile Apps

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Cybercriminals like to get in on a good thing. Case in point, mobile apps. We love using apps and they love making bogus ones—malicious apps designed to harm phones and possibly the person using them.  … The post Before You Download: Steer Clear of Malicious Mobile Apps appeared…

How to Talk to Your Grandparents About Cybersecurity

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. Why? Unlike millennials and Generation Z,… The post How to Talk to Your Grandparents About Cybersecurity appeared first…

How MVISION CNAPP Helps Protect Against ChaosDB

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Attackers have made it known that Microsoft is clearly in their cross hairs when it comes to potential targets. Just… The post How MVISION CNAPP Helps Protect Against ChaosDB appeared first on…

Phishing Android Malware Targets Taxpayers in India

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Authored by ChanUng Pak   McAfee’s Mobile Research team recently found a new Android malware, Elibomi, targeting taxpayers in India. The malware steals sensitive financial and private information via phishing by pretending… The post Phishing Android Malware Targets Taxpayers in India appeared first on McAfee Blogs. Read the…

SASE, Cloud Threats and MITRE

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs As you know, McAfee Enterprise’s MVISION Unified Cloud Edge (UCE) was the was the first of all the SASE vendors… The post SASE, Cloud Threats and MITRE appeared first on McAfee Blogs.…

Access Granted: How the DoD Can Stay Cyber-Resilient

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Now more than ever, it’s critical to be mission-ready for the next cyber threat. Our digital-first, post-pandemic world is shifting… The post Access Granted: How the DoD Can Stay Cyber-Resilient appeared first…

Help! I Think My Phone’s Been Hacked

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs “My phone’s been hacked!” Words you probably don’t want to hear or say. Ever.  Your phone gets to be like… The post Help! I Think My Phone’s Been Hacked appeared first on…

How to Spot Fake Login Pages

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Have you ever come across a website that just didn’t look quite right? Perhaps the company logo looked slightly misshapen, or the… The post How to Spot Fake Login Pages  appeared first on McAfee…

Can Your Wearable Health Monitors Be Compromised?

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs More senior adults are taking advantage of the array of wearable technology that helps them stay connected to healthcare providers and monitor their physical health and safety. But that newfound convivence comes with risk and, for many, the genuine fear… The post Can Your Wearable Health Monitors Be Compromised? appeared first on…

T-Mobile’s data breach exposes the personal data of 40 million

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs T-Mobile, the popular US mobile phone service provider, recently confirmed a data breach affecting 7.8 million current customers and 40 million records from past or prospective customers. The… The post T-Mobile’s data breach exposes the personal data of 40 million…

4 Viral Apps Risking Your Personal & Smartphone Security

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Mobile phones have gone through an incredible transformation since their inception in the 1970s. Now, the sheer number of applications is dizzying, as are their… The post 4 Viral Apps Risking Your Personal & Smartphone Security appeared…

The Rise of Deep Learning for Detection and Classification of Malware

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Co-written by Catherine Huang, Ph.D. and Abhishek Karnik    Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and has made huge progress over the last decade. AI shapes our daily lives. Deep learning is a subset of techniques in AI… The post The Rise of Deep Learning for Detection and Classification of…

Data Centric Zero Trust for Federal Government Cybersecurity

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs As outlined in Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO 14028), Section 3: Modernizing Federal Government Cybersecurity, CISA has… The post Data Centric Zero Trust for Federal Government Cybersecurity appeared first…

5 Online Gaming Tips to Stay Safe From Hackers

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs For some, vanquishing aliens, building virtual amusement parks, and online battles royale are an excellent stress reliever. As we all know, over the past year there’s been… The post 5 Online Gaming Tips to Stay Safe From Hackers appeared…

Critical RDP Vulnerabilities Continue to Proliferate

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs This month’s Patch Tuesday brings us a relatively small number of CVEs being patched, but an abnormally high percentage of… The post Critical RDP Vulnerabilities Continue to Proliferate appeared first on McAfee…

7 Savvy Ways Senior Adults Can Safeguard Digital Privacy

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Smart speakers. Banking online. Location tracking. If you are a senior adult, there’s no doubt, the digital leaps and bounds… The post 7 Savvy Ways Senior Adults Can Safeguard Digital Privacy appeared…

XLSM Malware with MacroSheets

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Excel-based malware has been around for decades and has been in the limelight in recent years. During the second half of 2020, we saw adversaries using Excel 4.0… The post XLSM Malware with MacroSheets appeared first on McAfee Blogs. Read…

Evolve With XDR – The Modern Approach to SecOps

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs If you are part of an organization aspiring to evolve and modernize your SecOps practice with greater efficiencies with XDR,… The post Evolve With XDR – The Modern Approach to SecOps appeared…

McAfee NSP Provides Superior Security and Performance

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs McAfee Enterprise is pleased to announce that the Network Security Platform (NSP), our industry leading next-gen Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)… The post McAfee NSP Provides Superior Security and Performance appeared first on…

New Company, Same Commitment: Channel First

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs In the last week there has been change, but a lot remains the same, too. First, we are now McAfee… The post New Company, Same Commitment: Channel First appeared first on McAfee…

See Ya Sharp: A Loader’s Tale

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Introduction The DotNet based CyaX-Sharp loader, also known as ReZer0, is known to spread commodity malware, such as AgentTesla. In… The post See Ya Sharp: A Loader’s Tale appeared first on McAfee…

3 Tips to Protect Yourself From XLoader Malware

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Picture this: you open your MacBook and see an email claiming to be from your favorite online store. In the email,… The post 3 Tips to Protect Yourself From XLoader Malware appeared first…

Introducing MVISION Private Access

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Enabling Zero Trust Access with End-to-end Data Security and Continuous Risk Assessment The current business transformation and remote workforce expansion… The post Introducing MVISION Private Access appeared first on McAfee Blogs. Read…

7 Safety Tips to Schooling in a Digital World

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs This fall, many students are headed back-to-school full time. However, just as workplaces now accommodate for remote work, schools are accommodating hybrid learning environments. While this… The post 7 Safety Tips to Schooling in a Digital World appeared…

The New McAfee: A Bold New World of Protection Online

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs This news has been some time in the making, and I’m terrifically excited to share it.   As of July 27th, we take a decisive step forward, one where McAfee places its sole focus on consumers.…

What is a VPN and Can it Hide My IP Address?

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs 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 some myth-busting about how a VPN actually works and why you should use one.  What is a VPN and…

9 Tips to Help Kids Avoid Popular App Scams

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs  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 of app scams taking place every day—many of them impacting younger consumers.  In a recent report…

My Journey from Intern to Principal Engineer

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Written by Shuborno, Principal Engineer At McAfee, architects and engineers continuously have opportunities to make decisions that impact customers and propel exciting and meaningful careers. They also work with leaders focused on…

How to Secure Your Smart Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs How many rooms in your home contain a smart device? From security cameras to showerheads with Bluetooth speakers, smart home technology is rapidly making its way into every room in every household. In fact, the number of smart households (those that contain smart home…

8 Signs It May Be Time for Parental Controls

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Equipping and guiding your digitally connected child is one of the toughest challenges you will face as a parent. As your child grows and changes, so too will their online activities. Friend…

REvil Ransomware Uses DLL Sideloading

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs This blog was written byVaradharajan Krishnasamy, Karthickkumar, Sakshi Jaiswal Introduction Ransomware attacks are one of the most common cyber-attacks among organizations; due to an increase in Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) on the black market.…

COVID-19 Vaccine Passports: 5 Security Tips for You and Your Family

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Depending on where your travels take you, you might need a new passport—a COVID-19 vaccine passport.  In an effort to kickstart travel and local economies, these so-called vaccine passports are more accurately a certificate. Such a “passport” can offer proof that the holder has been…

Small Businesses Save Up to 60% in McAfee and Visa Partnership

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs 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 small business owners, McAfee and Visa have come together to offer comprehensive protection for…

Small businesses save up to 60% in McAfee and Visa partnership

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs 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 small business owners, McAfee and Visa have come together to offer comprehensive protection for…

How to Make Telehealth Safer for a More Convenient Life Online

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Among the many major shifts in lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we used healthcare was one of the most significant. Providers limited in-person visits, elective procedures were delayed, and we avoided hospitals. In response,…

How to make eHealth safer for a more convenient life online

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Among the many major shifts in lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we used healthcare was one of the most significant. Providers limited in-person visits, elective procedures were delayed, and we avoided hospitals. In response,…

Time to Batten the Cyber-Hatches

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs We all like to think we’d know what to do if an emergency should occur. In split seconds, we try to recall the ratio of chest compressions to breaths of air learned in…

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Microsoft Urges Customers to Update Windows as Soon as Possible

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs 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 remote hackers to take over your system.   How does this affect you?   PrintNightmare could…

Zloader With a New Infection Technique

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs This blog was written by Kiran Raj & Kishan N. Introduction In the last few years, Microsoft Office macro malware using social engineering as a means for malware infection has been a…

Adding Security to Smartsheet with McAfee CASB Connect

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs The Smartsheet enterprise platform has become an essential part of most organizations, as it has done much to transform the way customers conduct business and collaborate, with numerous services available to increase…

The Ultimate Guide to Safe Sharing Online

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs We live in a world that thrives on digital connectivity. According to We Are Social, Canadians are now spending half a day more a month online than they did a year ago. Also, 33 million…

New Ryuk Ransomware Sample Targets Webservers

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Executive Summary Ryuk is a ransomware that encrypts a victim’s files and requests payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrency to release the keys used for encryption. Ryuk is used exclusively in targeted ransomware attacks.…

Travel Smart: Protecting Your Family’s Smartphones While on Vacation

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Families are hitting the road again. And it’s absolutely no surprise that they’re taking their smartphones with them. Perhaps what is surprising is that so many of them may be hitting the road without any digital or mobile protection.  Our recent research shows that 68% of people…

3 Canadian Real Estate Scams You Should Know About

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Across the country, Canadians are moving out of cities in droves to stretch their legs and call a larger plot of land home. For those embracing the work-from-home lifestyle, they no longer need…

5 Ransomware Threats Canadians Need to Know

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Every day you place your personal information in the hands of companies and trust that it will remain safe. However, what happens when external threats jeopardize your personal data security, especially while working remotely?  The…

What is Roblox and is It Safe for Kids?

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs If you have a tween or teen, you’ve likely heard a lot of excited chatter about Roblox. With a reported 150 million users, there’s a good chance your child has the Roblox site on their phone, tablet, PC, or Xbox. In fact, in 2020, Roblox estimated that over half of…

Homes, Not Just Devices: The New Consumer Cybersecurity

This article has been indexed from McAfee Blogs Over the last year, our relationship with digital technology has changed completely, and probably irrevocably. The pandemic has been bruising in many different ways, but it has been clear from the very…