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HydraCrypt Variant of Ransomware Distributed by Angler Exploit Kit
McAfee Labs recently came across the new ransomware variant HydraCrypt. Like some previous ransomware variants, HydraCrypt is distributed using the Angler...
Landmark Cybersecurity Proposals from White House
This blog was written by Chris Young, McAfee’s former CEO. It’s great to see the White House leaning forward and...
A Case of Mistaken Identity? The Role of BlackEnergy in Ukrainian Power Grid Disruption
Recent reports of electricity outages across the Ukraine has led to significant speculation regarding the specific malware that was used...
Why InfoSec Pros Should Keep A Close Eye On Cyber Efficiency
This blog was written by Scott Montgomery, McAfee’s previous vice president and chief technology officer of public sector. No organization...
When It Comes To Facebook Apps, Be Like Mike — Not Bill
This is Mike. Mike works in the security industry and is concerned about his privacy. Mike wonders why people sign...
File-Hosting Site Turns Your File Into Adware
We recently received a sample from a customer and upon initial analysis it looked like a bundled software installer. Upon...
Cyber Criminals Gain in Sophistication With Integrity Attacks
One constant in cybersecurity is the continual rise of sophistication and creativity of attackers. In 2016, we will see a...
Security on Silicon the Next Big Step in Cyber Protection
With the growth of the Internet of Things, going from 15 billion to 200 billion devices by 2020, and the...
Automotive Security Moves Into Cyber Realm
The focus on the security of automobiles and the transportation sector as a whole (planes, trains, etc.) is steadily increasing....
Attackers Seek to Hack Hardware for Ultimate Control
We are seeing interesting changes in how researchers and attackers are exploring methods to undermine systems and devices. Increasingly, the...
