We hear an awful lot about hackers breaking into systems and taking down networks or stealing millions of data records. The general understanding we have for hacking is bad guys want to disrupt things to make a point or to make money. But how do they really use our personal information against us? Whether you Read more…
Tags: Cybercrime, Hackers, idenitty theft, internet security, mobile security, pc security, scammers
A good friend of mine called me recently to ask what I knew about scams from online sales. He had placed an ad on CraigsList for something he was trying to sell and had asked for $150 for the item. He had received a call from a woman and she offered to send him a Read more…
Tags: computer security, cybercriminals, fraud, Hackers, identity theft, internet security, online scams, pc security, scams
This time it’s not about some Twitter account being hacked but serious business: It was major news when on January 30 The New York Times revealed that it had been hacked, with users passwords and various email accounts compromised. Today the Wall Street Journal stepped forward and announced that its computer systems had been infiltrated. The Read more…
Tags: Bloomberg, China, Chinese, Hackers, New York Times, Wall Street Journal
McAfee Labs researchers recently published its 2013 Threat Predictions Report which had some very intriguing observations about what the bad guys are planning for the next year. While I found the observations to be critical to my team’s development work, I had one observation of my own: I think people are starting to pay a Read more…
Tags: 2012, 2013, 2013 threat predictions, ABC, ABC News, Android, Apple, attackers, cell phones, cloud, corporate network, email security, enterprise security, google, hacker, Hackers, information, internet, internet connected devices, iphone, IT Security, malicious code, malware, malware samples, McAfee, McAfee Labs, McAfee Network Security, mobile computing, mobile malware, mobile platform, mobile software platforms, near field communication, network, Network Security, NFC, online security, OS, quarterly threat report, security, smartphone, tablet computers, tablet security, web security
Malware is traditionally not in the purview of network security. However, network security is well positioned to defend against this threat and many of the bad guys that may have launched traditional attacks are now changing their plans to incorporate malware. Why the change? Cyber criminals are no dummies. If it is easier to attack Read more…
Tags: 2012, 2013, Android, Apple, attackers, cell phones, cloud, corporate network, cyber criminals, email security, enterprise security, google, hacker, Hackers, information, internet, internet connected devices, Intrusion prevention systems, iphone, IT Security, malware, malware samples, McAfee, McAfee Labs, McAfee Network Security, McAfee Network Security Platform, mobile computing, mobile malware, mobile platform, mobile software platforms, network, Network IPS, Network Security, OS, quarterly threat report, security, smartphone, tablet computers, tablet security, web security
2012 has come and gone, and with it we’ve seen one of the most disruptive trends in computing reach a critical mass – global adoption of mobile, internet-connected devices. This trend is great for people and business worldwide. It means connectivity. It means new customers. It also however, means more data and more attackers trying Read more…
Tags: 2012, 2013, Android, Apple, attackers, cell phones, cloud, corporate network, email security, enterprise security, google, hacker, Hackers, information, internet, internet connected devices, iphone, IT Security, malware, malware samples, McAfee, McAfee Labs, McAfee Network Security, mobile computing, mobile malware, mobile platform, mobile software platforms, network, Network Security, OS, quarterly threat report, security, smartphone, tablet computers, tablet security, web security
Let’s face it. Aussie teens love Facebook! And my two eldest boys are no exception. A recent study by McAfee showed that not only are our teens spending approximately 3.5 hours a day online but 72% of them are accessing Facebook on a daily basis! Facebook seems to have become an official hobby! So, as Read more…
Tags: Alex Merton-McCann, check in, Cyber safety tips, cyber security, Cybercrime, cybermum, cybersafety, digital reputation, email scams, emails, facebook, Facebook safety, families online, friends, Hackers, Internet Safety, keeping kids safe online, McAfee, mobile security, mothering, mothering advice, Mummy blogger, online safety, parental advice, password, passwords, scam, Secret Life of Teens, secure passwords
Earlier this year, a software developer found some serious security holes in common keycard locks found in 4-5 million hotel rooms worldwide. Although his technique wasn’t completely refined, the idea inspired thousands of hackers to perfect the method. Now, just as holiday travel season kicks off, a slew of break-ins in Texas are being linked Read more…
Tags: Hackers, McAfee Mobile Security, Mobile, mobile security, travel risk, travel security
I have a fabulous friend called Rebecca*. Not only is she smart and clever but she is all class. Now, I had thought that I knew this friend particularly well but when I started receiving emails from her regarding a certain part of the male body that could be enlarged and promising ‘staying power’, I Read more…
Tags: Alex Merton-McCann, Cyber safety tips, cyber security, Cybercrime, cybermum, cybersafety, email scams, emails, families online, Hackers, Internet Safety, key logging, McAfee, mothering, mothering advice, Mummy blogger, online safety, parental advice, password, phishing, scam, secure passwords, Spyware
The Cyber Black Market: While it sounds like something out of a cheesy Hollywood movie, it is a real and thriving commercial hub built on the trade of hacking tools. Almost daily, reports surface that new zero-day exploits are being bought and sold in the underground marketplace, with price tags that typically range from $50,000 Read more…
Tags: Cybercrime, Hackers, Zero-Day
Posts tagged under Hackers