I am one of those who diligently makes plans every New Year to up the comfort and safety levels of the family. I spend many happy hours planning out changes in furniture; make a list of things that either need to be replaced or repaired or bought. It gives me a sense of achievement that Read more…
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Apple users should be on the lookout for fake antivirus software and other malware targeting the Mac platform, McAfee warns While it used to be that Mac users felt somewhat insulated from the variety of malware threats circulating the web, cybercriminals have noted the growing popularity of Apple products and are now distributing malware aimed Read more…
Tags: Apple, consumer threat alert, fake anti-virus software, iPad, iphone, mac, malware
Fake antivirus and anti-spyware software, or “scareware”, now represents 23% of all malware in circulation, McAfee warns Forget ghosts and goblins, what you should really be scared of this Halloween is “scareware.” It’s a trick that cyberscammers have been using to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars each year – and it’s no treat Read more…
Tags: consumer threat alert, fake anti-virus software, scareware
Have you ever received a message that looks like it is from a friend, but it contains a link and no message? It seems strange because it may only say something like “I saw this video of you” and a link. I got one recently that had a link to a “pharmacy” website. I knew Read more…
Tags: bot, botnet, consumer threat alert
Searching online for celebrity news, pictures and downloads can turn up pornography, malicious software and phishing sites, McAfee warns Perhaps you saw the latest Cameron Diaz movie and decided to search online for photos and screensavers of the actress. What you may have not known is that Cameron Diaz is currently the Most Dangerous Celebrity, Read more…
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The Facebook password reset scam affected several readers. In an effort to address the questions and comments that McAfee Labs received, they have shared some additional information and tips to help you better understand this scam. 1) I opened the Facebook scam email, but immediately closed it. How do I know if my computer is Read more…
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