How many devices do you have connected to the Internet? When you count up all the computers, smartphones, tablets, and other Internet-connected devices in your home, the number can add up quickly. Our online lives have become second nature: We shop online, bank online, and network with friends, families, and coworkers through social networking sites. Read more…
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Pinterest is getting lots of media attention lately. Spammers are also starting to exploit the social-media “pinup” site to make quick money. We have found that there are already lots of ready-to-use tools that make it easy for anyone to start Pinterest scams without much difficulty or technical skill. These tools are so easy that Read more…
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“A Strategic Inflection Point is that which causes you to make a fundamental change in business strategy. Nothing less is sufficient.” This quote came from Andy Grove, Intel Co-founder and former CEO. And, while he said this at an annual meeting in 1998, his philopsophy is timeless. In my opinion, social networking is at the Read more…
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Today we released our Fourth Quarter 2011 Threat Report, revealing that malware surpassed the our estimate of 75 million unique malware samples last year. Although the release of new malware slowed a bit in Q4, mobile malware continued to increase and recorded its busiest year to date. Malware The overall growth of PC-based malware actually Read more…
Tags: Android, Cybercrime, data breach, Data Protection, Endpoint Protection, enterprise, facebook, global threat intelligence, identity protection, Identity thieves and cybercriminals, malware, mobile security, Network Security, Risk and Compliance, security, social networking, spam
No more jimmying doors with a Slim Jim, bricks through windows, extracting lock cylinders with a dent puller, or hot-wiring ignitions. Automobiles today are being built to include wireless capabilities that allow for remote unlock, remote start, and of course, there’s global positioning systems (GPS) and services like OnStar and ATX, which offer “telematics,” or Read more…
Tags: Consumer, Cybercrime, firewall, hacking, identity protection, malware, McAfee, Network Security, scams
With the gift giving season behind us, it’s likely we saw the latest hot tech item get into the hands of children of all ages. Whether that item is the latest tablet device, smartphone or game console, every device can offer kids a fun and educational opportunity to interact with the latest new gadgets, but Read more…
Tags: Consumer, Family Safety, identity protection, identity protection surveillance, identity theft, mobile security, personal identity theft fraud, proactive identity surveillance, social networking
McAfee recently distributed a press release and the line that caught my eye was, “Now is the time for parents to model good behavior and etiquette.” This wasn’t something you’d normally expect to see from a major security company, so intrigued, I read on. Instruction in etiquette and good behavior is something we could all probably Read more…
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History is said to be a good indicator of what might come in the future. If you follow trends in how things are done and what tends to gain momentum then you can get a pretty good idea of what’s ahead. McAfee Labs™ is made up of security professionals who spend all their waking hours Read more…
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Laptops, desktops, Macs, mobiles, and tablets are on many people’s wish lists this holiday season. Once these shiny new devices are connected to the Internet, they will be under siege by malware created by criminals in order to steal identities. According to a recent McAfee survey, 60% of consumers now own at least three digital Read more…
Tags: Consumer, credit card fraud and protection, Cybercrime, Data Protection, Family Safety, identity protection, personal information protection
Big companies and big government get big press when their data is breached. And when a big company is hit, those whose accounts have been compromised are often notified. With smaller businesses, however, victims are often left in the dark, regardless of the various state laws requiring notification. One reason for this is that smaller Read more…
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