McAfee had commissioned a study titled, “2012 Holiday Shopping Study” to find out the online habits and behaviors of Indians, especially those planning to use the Internet and mobile devices to shop this holiday season. In light of these findings, McAfee exposes the Top 12 Scams of Christmas that cyber crooks have planned to swindle Read more…
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McAfee Latest 2012 Holiday-Related Online Scams and Security Tips for Consumers The holidays are just around the corner and amid the hustle and bustle many of us will fire up our devices to go online, order gifts, plan travel and spread Offers cheer. But while we’re getting festive, the cybercriminals are getting ready to take Read more…
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For the eighth scam of Christmas, the criminals gave to me a coupon in exchange for my identity! With the popularity of shows like Extreme Couponing, viewers learn that there are coupons or everything, right? Not so fast! Since my days of participating in The S.P.A.M. Experiment , I have known that there is no such Read more…
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“Tis the season to be jolly, tra la la la…” Certainly, this is a merry season, especially for hackers! McAfee had recently released a report titled, “Twelve Scams of Christmas,” which identifies the dozen most dangerous online scams this holiday season. So as you merrily buy gifts, book holidays online, courier presents to loved ones Read more…
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Let’s be honest – everyone thinks they’ve got a great web security solution these days. Why wouldn’t they? It’s scary out there. I love this video for a couple of reasons. First, it’s worth more than a few good laughs (“Honestly, are you friends with anyone in Africa?”). And second, it’s a funny take on Read more…
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Holiday season is like any other time of year for IT security except moreso. Users shop, hunt for bargains, book travel, and check and manipulate their bank accounts a lot more than they do the rest of the year. They’re also often stressed and strapped for cash, so they’re more susceptible to phishing, fake promotions Read more…
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In this week’s blog, McAfee makes the coveted CRN partner list, we recognize our top partners in the Americas, McAfee enhances its cloud security platform, we highlight a key event you’ll want to mark your calendar for and we feature the 12 scams of Christmas, as well as photos from the 2011 McAfee Partner Summit. Read more…
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Somehow, it is that time again. The holiday season is upon us and I have no idea where the year went! If you have been following my blog or anyone else on the McAfee team, you know what that means… the 12 Scams of Christmas! This year we truly have some new threats out there Read more…
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Whether you like it or not, whether you’re ready or not, the Christmas machine has arrived—well before Thanksgiving—at least as far as stores and advertisers are concerned. And there’s no question that scammers, identity thieves, and criminal hackers have already begun setting traps for holiday shoppers. So whether they’re using PCs, Macs, or mobile devices, Read more…
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Tis the season to be wary, fa la la la la la la la la. The holidays are just around the corner and as we prepare for the excitement and mayhem of holiday planning and shopping, we must not forget that we are not alone. Cybercriminals, too, are looking forward to the hubbub of holiday Read more…
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