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Worms Could Spread Like Zombies via Internet of Things
Security researchers recently created a proof-of-concept attack against Internet-connected lightbulbs, causing breached devices to infect their neighbors. The propagation...
World Wide Web Day: How to Protect Your Family Online
The first of August marks the celebration of World Wide Web Day – a day dedicated to the global network...
World Wide Web – The journey from 1990
This year on my birthday, family and friends sent me gifts and flowers bought from online stores. Even my cake...
World Password Day: Make Passwords the Strongest Link in Your Online Security
World Password Day isn’t the most popular day on the calendar, but it’s an important reminder that good password hygiene...
World Password Day RT to Win Sweepstakes
Terms and Conditions How to Win: Happy World #PasswordDay! Once completed share your results on Twitter and tag @McAfee_Home, #PasswordDay,...
World Password Day 2020
Are Your Password Habits Keeping You Safe Online? Learning how to navigate our entire lives online has definitely been a...
World Password Day – Stop Worrying, Start Using A Password Manager
“Open Sesame”! Most of us have grown up hearing these magic words, the secret password, that know would reveal the...
Working Together to Ensure Better Cybersecurity
For many, it’s hard to picture a work environment that doesn’t revolve around the use of technology. Digital, cloud-based services...
Working 9 to 5 on Mobile Security
I love watching old movies, like the classic “9 to 5” and realizing how antiquated the tools used in the...
Wonderwall of Lies: How to Avoid Oasis Reunion Ticket Scams
As the Gallagher brothers reunite for the first live Oasis shows in 16 years, scammers have queued up phony ticket...
Women’s History Month: 5 Women Who Changed Technology
Some say that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But did you know that you have a...
Women in the McAfee Channel
At McAfee, we work hard to advocate and empower women in what remains a male-dominated industry. Women currently make up...
Women in Sales Part 5: The Value of Support Networks and Inspiration
Women at McAfee are making powerful contributions to our sales efforts. Saleswomen from varying backgrounds share their unique perspectives in hopes of encouraging more women...
Women in Sales Part 3: Traits for Success in Cybersecurity Sales
At McAfee, women are finding the inclusiveness and tools to succeed in cybersecurity sales, a field often misconceived because of its technical background. They are doing...
Women in Sales Part 2: Skilling up for a Career in Cybersecurity Sales
McAfee fosters an inclusive environment where we value varied life experiences. To showcase women who are making an impact and inspire others, we launched our Women in Sales Series. In Part 1, McAfee...
Women in Sales Part 1: Opportunities for Women Across Cybersecurity Sales
Collaborative, inclusive teams are what redefine cybersecurity solutions for every aspect of our connected world. At McAfee, women are making...
With Release of Windows 10, Questions About BitLocker Arise Again
This post was written by Ted Pan. For those of you who were around during the original release of Microsoft’s...
Wired and Tired: 6 Simple Ways to Restore the Things Technology Zaps
I pictured myself at this stage of parenting sitting in a dark forest Yoda-like as younger mothers looked to me...
Windows 10 Makes a Strong Move Towards a Security Conscious Future
The past week has been an exciting one for cyber security announcements. On Tuesday, President Obama gave his State of...
Win32/Syndicasec Used In Targeted Attacks Against Indian Organizations
During the last couple of months, we’ve observed several RTF exploits that target Indian organizations. The first RTF exploit was...
Will Your Smart Home Be Your Next House Sitter?
As I rush to catch a flight, I’ll often think in a panic, “Do I have my keys? Passport? Plane...
Wildfire Ransomware Extinguished by Tool From NoMoreRansom
McAfee and Kaspersky Lab, partners in the project NoMoreRansom, are pleased to announce today the availability of a decryption tool...
Wi-Fi Woes: Android Hotspot App Leaves 2 Million Passwords Exposed
Logging onto a free Wi-Fi network can be tempting, especially when you’re out running errands or waiting to catch a...
Why You’re Going to Have to Start Filtering Your Calendar Invitations
Sometime in November, Apple users began receiving unwanted calendar invitations on their devices. These invitations featured “amazing savings” and discounts...
Why Your Kids Can’t Join Facebook Until They Are 13
Have you ever wondered why it is that your kids can’t join social media sites like Facebook until they are...
Why You Should Update or Lose Your Mobile Apps
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. If you’re like me, you probably have at least a dozen apps on...
Why You Should Think Before Geotagging that Selfie
Do you remember the first time you posted on social media? Maybe it was a blog on LiveJournal or an...