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ST22: Attivo Networks with Greg Vinson & Tushar Kothari
McAfee’s Global Business Development Manager, Greg Vinson and CEO of Attivo Networks, Tushar Kothari discuss the solutions to Threat Deception.
U.S. Election 2020 – Don’t Let COVID-19 Misinformation Suppress Your Vote
U.S. Election 2020 – Don’t Let COVID-19 Misinformation Suppress Your Vote In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, another...
Before You Download: Steer Clear of Malicious Android Apps
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 good news is that there are ways you can spot these imposters. These six ...
Smart TVs and Refrigerators Used in Internet-of-Things Cyberattack
In this article, we’ll explore what happened when hundreds of thousands of these devices were roped into an extensive Internet-of-Things (IoT) cyber attack, how it happened, and how you can protect your smart devices to stay safe.
How Safe Is Your Android PIN Code?
Your Android PIN code is a critical aspect that protects your phone data from unauthorized access. But how safe is this four-digit code? This article aims to demystify this question and offers a comprehensive guide on the safety of Android PIN codes.
A Detailed Guide on Cyberbullying
Unfortunately, cyberbullying has become a prevalent and emerging threat in our digital age. Therefore, it's crucial to understand how to help your children navigate and mitigate this pervasive, especially now that they can leave digital footprints anywhere and encounter people with bad intentions.
Could Your Kids Spot an Online Predator?
As parents, caregivers, and mentors, it's our responsibility to educate and guide our children about the virtual perils that lurk within their screens. An essential part of this is continuous communication, ensuring they understand the gravity of the situation and can recognize the deceptive tactics employed by these predators
Celebrities Are Lures For Scammers
Through this guide, we aim to shed light on how scammers take advantage of the global fascination with celebrities to target their potential victims.
If You Give A Hacker Your Email Address…
Your email address, innocuous as it may seem, is often one of the gateways into your digital persona. This article aims to shed light on the potential dangers and impacts of giving away your email address to the wrong people.
Staying Safe While Working Remotely
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces worldwide have undergone a seismic shift towards remote working. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how you, as an employee, can augment your cybersecurity measures and stay safe when working remotely.
Evolving Security Products for the new Realities of Living Life From Home
Announcing McAfee’s Enhanced Consumer Security for New Consumer Realities With millions of people continuing to work and study remotely, scammers have...
Can You Decode Your Teen’s Texting Language?
It’s hard to believe, right, parents? In just a blink or two, you went from being the teenager dropping cool phrases like...
Telehealth, Distance Learning, & Online Banking: Securing Digital Frontiers
2020 has propelled us into a new digital reality – one where we are reliant on technology to help us...
Spyware: A Major Identity Theft Threat
Spyware is a type of malicious software that collects information about users without their knowledge. It can track every action, from keystrokes to browsing habits, thus presenting a grave threat to user privacy and security.
Handling Social Media Stress for Teens
Our society is undeniably superbly interconnected, and our digital persona is greatly treasured. However, this isn't always beneficial, especially for teenagers who may be overwhelmed by the deluge of information, leading to stress.
Help Kids Steer Clear of Cyberbullies During Summer Break
As we all look forward to the sunshine and freedom of summer, it’s important to remember that not all elements...
How Piyush’s remarkable efforts ignited a larger impact of giving back
At McAfee, we support team members who are passionate about giving back. You are encouraged and empowered to make a substantial impact in improving our community and volunteering to help others. ...
How To Clean Your Digital Habits
You’ve been fortunate over the years — no lost phone, no credit card fraud, no computer viruses. Still, deep down, you fear your sloppy digital habits will eventually catch up with you. Here are seven easy ways to tighten up your digital habits.
Together, We Block and Tackle to Give You Peace of Mind
As a leader in cybersecurity, we at McAfee understand that every aspect of your digital life has potential weak spots...
How To Protect Your Privacy During a Medical Data Breach
We put our trust in these healthcare institutions, expecting them to take the necessary steps to store our sensitive data securely. However, with a significant rise in medical data breaches, it has become more important to understand how these breaches occur and how we can protect ourselves.
How To Secure Your Mobile Devices
As we increasingly depend on our digital devices to store and transfer personal data and use the internet for transactions, we are also becoming increasingly vulnerable to digital attacks on our privacy. Having a PIN on your devices is a simple but effective way to add an extra layer of ...
Medical Care From Home: Telemedicine and Seniors
For weeks and even months now, millions of us have relied on the internet in ways we haven’t before. We’ve...
What Makes My Passwords Vulnerable?
Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to our online accounts, be it email, social media, banking, or other sensitive platforms. Let's explore the common techniques for cracking passwords, and learn how to stay one step ahead in the ongoing battle for online security.
Vulnerability Discovery in Open Source Libraries: Analyzing CVE-2020-11863
Open Source projects are the building blocks of any software development process. As we indicated in our previous blog, as...
The First Smartphone for Free-Ranging Kids
The First Smartphone for Free-Ranging Kids In an earlier article, we took a look at smartphone alternatives for free-ranging kids....
Ransomware Could Be the New Data Breach: 5 Tips to Stay Secure
Cybercriminals tend to keep with the times, as they often leverage current events as a way to harvest user data or spread malicious content. McAfee...
What is GPS spoofing?
Global positioning system (GPS) technology is now the standard way for travelers to efficiently get from point A to point...
