Covering everything from viruses to firewalls, this blog is a must-read for network administrators. Follow along as McAfee experts examine the latest threat reports and create a plan of resolution, often including informative diagrams that outline the process of infection.
I’m personally overwhelmed with the pace of business today – the volume of data that crosses my desktop, my laptop and my smart phone is inconceivable. And, as the pace of business continues to escalate, so does the pace of online security threats. The most recent data released from McAfee Labs proves that advanced threats Read more…
Tags: botnets, malware, MBR, McAfee Q1 Threat Report 2013, spam
Acquisitions today are a key component to creating a strong and viable technology ecosystem. At McAfee, we have a long and successful history of acquiring companies in a strategy designed to complement already-established internal strength and expertise. Merging these new employees and their advanced technology not only supports growth, but helps to jumpstart innovation and Read more…
It feels great to be part of Intel these days. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intel, the teams at McAfee have been working closely with their Intel counterparts to find synergies to create added value for customers. If you recall, on May 6 we announced that McAfee entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stonesoft Read more…
Cyber-attacks making headlines these days have resulted in embarrassing tweets, website defacement, and even theft of intellectual property. What’s the common thread in many of these events? Often, the inbox of an innocent employee. Whether it’s a low-tech phishing attack or embedded links leading to advanced malware, email still remains the most vulnerable and direct Read more…
Tags: Email & Web Security, Email Protection, hack, malware, phishing, security breach, Security-as-a-Service, social engineering
This past April (4/19 to 4/21) I had the great pleasure and experience of joining the Red Team at 9th NCCDC competition. It was actually my 2nd year on the Red Team and 4th year to attend in total (I judged in 2010 and 2011). McAfee is actually a perpetual Read more…
Tags: anti-virus, critical infrastructure, Cybercrime, Data Protection, global threat intelligence, internet security, labs, malware, McAfee, McAfee Labs, NCCDC, Network Security, Red Team, Risk and Compliance, security
Some days you just feel lucky. This is one of those days. Since I’ve been with McAfee, I’ve had the privilege of being part of some of the most innovative and exciting milestones in online security – and today’s news is icing on the cake. I am excited and honored to share that McAfee has Read more…
Tags: firewall, Network Security
When is the last time you evaluated your email security solution? In the past, spam was the most pressing concern – but now the requirements have changed. Email has evolved into a more vulnerable communication channel than anyone ever imagined. The era of simple spam protection is over – we’ve got that covered. Now, advanced malware and Read more…
Tags: cloud security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, email security, encryption, HIPAA, intellectual property, malware, Network Security, PCI Compliance, phishing, Spearphishing
At RSA Conference in late February, McAfee announced the acquisition of sophisticated sandboxing technology and 38 product enhancements that together extend McAfee’s lead in protection against malware. During our pre-RSA press and analyst event, McAfee senior vice president Pat Calhoun also discussed at length an idea we call “comprehensive malware protection,” which includes five foundational Read more…
Tags: Advanced Threat Defense, antimalware, CMP, Comprehensive Malware Protection, malware, Network Security, RSA
One threat has evolved and dominated the threats landscape like no other: botnets. Practically every day a new set of online criminals attempt to exploit users in some way or the other. The best way to stop this threat at the perimeter is to identify its communication channel and block the bot from connecting to Read more…
Tags: botnet, Domain Generation Algorithm, global threat intelligence, malware
There is no feeling like winning – winning when you’ve really worked hard for something that is meaningful. We love to win races, and games, and awards. When I was in school, I also equated good test scores with winning. This familiar feeling came rushing back to me last week when my team presented the Read more…
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