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Operation Dragonfly Analysis Suggests Links to Earlier Attacks
On September 6, Symantec published details of the Dragonfly campaign, which targeted dozens of energy companies throughout 2017.Looking Into the World of Ransomware Actors Reveals Some Surprises
In preparation for our MPOWER keynotes, we brainstormed a few topics we wanted to share with the audience. Ransomware was...McAfee Labs Reports All-Time Highs for Malware in Latest Count
In the third quarter of 2017, McAfee Labs reports all-time highs of new and total malware. What is causing the...Chinese Cybercriminals Develop Lucrative Hacking Services
Underground cybercrime profits in China have likely already exceeded US$15.1 billion caused more than $13.8 billion worth of damage.Emotet Downloader Trojan Returns in Force
During the past couple of days, we have seen an increase in activity from Emotet, a Trojan downloader which spreads...McAfee Labs 2018 Threats Predictions Previews Five Cybersecurity Trends
Welcome to the McAfee Labs 2018 Threats Predictions Report. We find ourselves in a highly volatile stage of cybersecurity everyday.Should I Worry About AVGater, Which Exploits Some Security Products?
On November 10, a researcher reported the vulnerability AVGater, which affects some antimalware products.Don’t Substitute CVSS for Risk: Scoring System Inflates Importance of CVE-2017-3735
I am a wry observer of vulnerability announcements. CVE-2017-3735 presents an excellent example of the limitations of the CVSS.Malware Mines, Steals Cryptocurrencies From Victims
How’s your Bitcoin balance? Interested in earning more? The value of cybercurrency is going up. You can increase your holdings...Lazarus Cybercrime Group Moves to Mobile Platform
The McAfee Mobile Research team has identified a new threat that suggests a deviation from the traditional playbook.Android Malware Appears Linked to Lazarus Cybercrime Group
The McAfee Mobile Research team recently examined a new Android malware that contains a backdoor file in the executable and...IoT Devices: The Gift that Keeps on Giving… to Hackers
You’ve probably noticed the recent increase in Internet connected drones, digital assistants, toys, appliances hitting the market.
