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…
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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…
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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…
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8 million new malicious software samples have been detected since January 2012 due to unrelenting spammers and hackers Since the start of the new year, PC malware (malicious software) has already reached the highest levels in four years, according to the McAfee Threats Report: First Quarter 2012. The report exposes a disturbing increase in malicious Read more…
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Here I am back from my third trip to the US in a six week time frame. During this meeting I worked with the leadership team to finalize the 2012 McAfee planning. I must say that I am really excited. We have a very robust plan with a key focus on France, Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Nordics and Read more…
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