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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Wi-Fi is everywhere. Whether you travel for business or simply need Internet access while out and about, your options are plentiful. You can sign on at airports, hotels, coffee shops, fast food restaurants, and now, even airplanes. Wi-Fi wasn’t born to be secure; it was born to be convenient. Wireless networks broadcast messages using radio Read more…
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Did you know that 80% of the world’s spam comes from “zombie” computers? A zombie isn’t the living dead you’ll see looking for fresh brains; it is a computer that has been taken over by cybercriminals and can be controlled from afar, unbeknownst to the user sitting in front of the screen. The armies of Read more…
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McAfee has issued a Consumer Threat Alert warning you about cybercriminals using Twitter to infect your computer with spyware, password stealing Trojans and other malicious software. The problem is when you are forced to limit a “Tweet” to 140 characters, long web addresses take up valuable character real estate. The bad guys have been taking Read more…
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So the Chicago river is colored green, the parade marched last Saturday and I am still(!) trying to figure out what the heck this vegetarian is going to eat for dinner on St. Patrick’s Day! I miss the traditional corned beef dinner and have not found a suitable replacement. So I am doing my usual Read more…
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