5 Tips To Protect Your IoT Devices
Do you think as yourself as living in a “smart home”? If you look around you may notice that you are surrounded by internet-connected, computing devices, including IP cameras, speakers, doorbells, and even refrigerators. These physical products embedded with electronics and software are generally referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT products differ […] more…Examining Code Reuse Reveals Undiscovered Links Among North Korea’s Malware Families
This research is a joint effort by Jay Rosenberg, senior security researcher at Intezer, and Christiaan Beek, lead scientist and senior principal engineer at McAfee. Intezer has also posted this story. Attacks from the online groups Lazarus, Silent Chollima, Group 123, Hidden Cobra, DarkSeoul, Blockbuster, Operation Troy, and 10 Days of Rain are believed to […] more…Can your Security Distinguish a Candle from a Fire?
We’ve all heard it – a smoke detector that goes off with only the slightest of prompts. Light a candle and listen to it go off. Cook (or overcook) a meal, and the beeping sends you running to make sure there isn’t a fire. You of course know that a lit candle and sizzling food […] more…IT threat evolution Q2 2018
Targeted attacks and malware campaigns Operation Parliament In April, we reported the workings of Operation Parliament, a cyber-espionage campaign aimed at high-profile legislative, executive and judicial organizations around the world – with its main focus in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, especially Palestine. The attacks, which started early in 2017, target parliaments, […] more…IT threat evolution Q2 2018. Statistics
Q2 figures According to KSN: Kaspersky Lab solutions blocked 962,947,023 attacks launched from online resources located in 187 countries across the globe. 351,913,075 unique URLs were recognized as malicious by Web Anti-Virus components. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the computers of 215,762 users. […] more…Gartner Peer Insight Award for McAfee SIEM
I’m proud to say that McAfee has received recognition from our customers with the 2018 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). This is a recognition of high satisfaction from a number of reviews by verified end-user professionals. To ensure fair evaluation, Gartner maintains rigorous criteria for recognizing vendors […] more…5 Tips for Managing Your Digital Footprint and Online Reputation
Did you know that what you do online could determine your future? That’s because employers and universities often look at your “digital footprint” when deciding whether to give you an opportunity, or not. Your digital footprint includes everything you say and do online, including casual “likes”, fun photos, and comments, as well as the information […] more…The Need for Managed Detection and Response: Persistent and Prevalent Threats in North America’s Security Landscape
by Jennifer Hernandez, Anjali Patil, and Jay Yaneza Compared to the first quarter of 2018, where the prevalence of threats was the most pronounced trend, the second quarter in North America’s security landscape this year showed notable techniques that we foresee will be further honed. These include: combining the capabilities of cryptocurrency-mining or information theft malware […] more…Focus on Real Friends This Friendship Day
I walked into my niece’s room and found her busy making colourful bands. “What are these for?” I asked. “Friendship Day is coming up and this year I have decided to make my own bands to give to my friends. Got to finish making them all today.” “That’s lovely,” and then as a thought struck […] more…McAfee Interns Share Their Experience for #NationalInternDay
By Christie, HR Communications Intern As someone who always wanted to make an impact in the world, I thought nonprofit was the only fit for my passions in marketing and philanthropy. Because of this, I’ve worked primarily in the nonprofit sector for the last three years. But to keep my options open, I desired to […] more…DDoS attacks in Q2 2018
News overview Q2 2018 news includes: non-standard use of old vulnerabilities, new botnets, the cutthroat world of cryptocurrencies, a high-profile DDoS attack (or not) with a political subtext, the slashdot effect, some half-baked attempts at activism, and a handful arrests. But first things first. Knowing what we know about the devastating consequences of DDoS attacks, […] more…Facing the Fear of Public Speaking with Toastmasters
By: DaWane, Sales Director Standing in front of 800 parents and fellow students to deliver the welcome address, thoughts swirled around in my head. My hands were shaky, my palms oozed with sweat and I had a death grip on the podium. They say I did well, but inside, I was so uncomfortable, I thought […] more…How My McAfee Internship Launched My Career
By: Ruby, Digital Media Specialist It’s often assumed that interns are usually college undergraduates with a temporary assignment. I’m an exception to the rule in both respects. I started as a McAfee intern while I was a part-time graduate MBA student at Santa Clara University. Through my internship, I secured a full-time position on McAfee’s […] more…5 Screen Time Principles to Establish When Your Kids are Still Babies
Screen time — how much is too much — is a red-hot issue right now and for good reasons. Now, with several decades of a technology-saturated lifestyle behind us, the research repeatedly tells us: Too much screen time can be detrimental to kids. Balance is the new black when it comes to screen time. However, if […] more…Calisto Trojan for macOS
An interesting aspect of studying a particular piece of malware is tracing its evolution and observing how the creators gradually add new monetization or entrenchment techniques. Also of interest are developmental prototypes that have had limited distribution or not even occurred in the wild. We recently came across one such sample: a macOS backdoor that […] more…Six Things your Enterprise Needs to Learn from the DNC Hacking Indictment
All politics aside, the United States Department of Justice on Friday unsealed a judicial indictment against a number of individuals alleged to be from Russia’s intelligence services engaged in activities in 2016. Stepping outside of the context of this party or that party, and politics as a whole – McAfee’s CTO, Steve Grobman noted, “Attribution […] more…More information
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