Separating the Signal from Noise
In security operations, we frequently talk about the difficulties in separating the signal from the noise to detect legitimate threats and disregard false alarms. Data overload is a common problem and triage becomes a critical skill to hone and develop. As the chief information security officer (CISO) for McAfee, I am aware at multiple levels […] more…How McAfee is Adapting to the Mobile Landscape with New Partnerships and Innovation
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 is finally upon us, and mobile and security providers from around the world are in Barcelona presenting the latest and greatest insight and innovation. At this year’s MWC, McAfee is excited to present our own unique insights and innovations, some of which are supported by our partners. These include: the […] more…Key Innovations and Takeaways from CES 2018
Every year, practically everyone in the consumer electronics industry catches a flight and heads to Las Vegas for The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Though 2018’s show was colored by some power outages and even some flooding, it still delivered upon its typical expectations and showcased the best innovation that the industry brings to the […] more…REDBALDKNIGHT/BRONZE BUTLER’s Daserf Backdoor Now Using Steganography
by Joey Chen and MingYen Hsieh (Threat Analysts) REDBALDKNIGHT, also known as BRONZE BUTLER and Tick, is a cyberespionage group known to target Japanese organizations such as government agencies (including defense) as well as those in biotechnology, electronics manufacturing, and industrial chemistry. Their campaigns employ the Daserf backdoor (detected by Trend Micro as BKDR_DASERF, otherwise […] more…REDBALDKNIGHT/BRONZE BULTER’s Daserf Backdoor Now Using Steganography
by Joey Chen and MingYen Hsieh (Threat Analysts) REDBALDKNIGHT, also known as BRONZE BUTLER and Tick, is a cyberespionage group known to target Japanese organizations such as government agencies (including defense) as well as those in biotechnology, electronics manufacturing, and industrial chemistry. Their campaigns employ the Daserf backdoor (detected by Trend Micro as BKDR_DASERF, otherwise […] more…KRACKs Against Wi-Fi Serious But Not End of the World
On October 12, researcher Mathy Vanhoef announced a set of Wi-Fi attacks that he named KRACKs, for key reinstallation attacks. These attack scenarios are against the WPA2 authentication and encryption key establishment portions of the most recent set of protocols. The technique is through key reinstallation. The attack can potentially allow attackers to send attacker […] more…McAfee Security Innovation Alliance 2017 DevCon Awards
Innovation and enthusiasm fuel the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance program, and we are excited to see that our partners are actively pursuing opportunities to integrate their products with our technologies to extend our open, connected ecosystem. Every year at the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance Developers Conference (SIA DEVCON)—which, this year is taking takes place in […] more…McAfee Honors 19 Partners with Awards for Excellence in Security
Today in Las Vegas, we recognized stand out performance by handing out our annual partner awards. This year, 19 partners were selected out of the thousands of partners who we work with, and all demonstrate the embodiment of three foundational pillars of the McAfee Partner Program: strategic relationships, profitable partnerships and customer outcomes. Partners received […] more…‘No One Likes You’: And the Other Hurtful Ways Kids Bully One Another Online
One of the most wounding things a young person can hear is “No one likes you.” Most likely because that one phrase sums up our deepest fears: The fear of rejection and the fear that somehow we may not ever measure up. And sadly, kids — bullying kids — use this phrase not always understanding […] more…A Closer Look at North Korea’s Internet
By Vladimir Kropotov, Philippe Z Lin, Fyodor Yarochkin and Feike Hacquebord Introduction North Korea’s presence on the internet is commonly perceived as something that only goes one way: hackers go out, nothing gets in. Incidents like the Sony Pictures hack in 2014 and a couple of global bank heists were reported to be the work of North […] more…WannaCry Ransomware Sold in the Middle Eastern and North African Underground
For $50, one could purportedly get a lifetime license to upgradeable variants of WannaCry. We saw this advertisement in an Arabic-speaking underground forum on May 14, two days after WannaCry’s outbreak. Indeed, a threat that left a trail of significant damage in its wake was objectified into a commodity, and even a starting point for […] more…Fake News: What Every Parent Needs To Know
Fake news: we’ve all heard about it but what does it actually mean? Is it really a new concept or just a fancy buzzword? What Is Fake News? Well let’s keep it simple. Fake news is news that deliberately isn’t factually accurate. It’s a type of pseudo-journalism that spreads premeditated misinformation or hoaxes via traditional […] more…Wireless network Maintenance: Paterno/Pattee Library
ENCS will be performing maintenance on the Paterno/Pattee Library wireless network on Wednesday, 9-20-17, during the standard EIT maintenance window. There is an anticipated disruption to the wireless network for 5-10 minutes while the work is being performed, however; the entire maintenance window is reserved. Please reference CHG0044149 for more information. more…Equifax Security Chief, CIO to ‘Retire’ Immediately
Following the massive data breach that was disclosed on September 7, Equifax announced on Friday that Chief Security Officer Susan Mauldin and Chief Information Officer David Webb are retiring from the company effective immediately. read more more…Oh No! 8 Signs that Grandma’s Getting Baited by a Catfish!
His name was Colonel Lance Shimmeroff. He was a retired U.S. Army officer and happened to be an ace Words With Friends player, according to my 75-year-old mother, who no one in the family could beat at the online game. They played the game often, and he impressed with his word combinations and witty banter. […] more…The Dark Web: What Every Parent Should Know
Mention the Dark Web in conversation and groans will inevitably ensue. Most of us realise it is a dangerous part of the net that should be given a very wide berth but probably haven’t had the time to investigate exactly why. So, here’s my 5-minute guide to ensure you are fully informed about the Dark […] more…More information
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