Cybersecurity firm McAfee said that the cybercriminal underworld is generating 480 new threats per minute, according to a new report.Read More
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McAfee researchers falsify a patient’s vital signs in real-time
McAfee’s security researchers announced at the Defcon hacker event in Las Vegas this week that they were able to hack into a medical network and falsify a patient’s vital signs. Exposing this weakness is the first step in fixing security for the networking protocol used by medical devices, known as RWHAT. But it’s certainly scary […]
McAfee: 26% of companies have suffered cloud data theft
Enterprises are moving their data to the cloud, but not everybody is certain that the cloud is as secure as it could be, according to the third annual report on cloud security from cybersecurity firm McAfee. This is due in part to the fact that one in four companies have been hit with cloud data […]
McAfee reports surge in healthcare, fileless malware, and cryptocurrency mining attacks
Cybersecuirty firm McAfee is recording about 478 new cyber threats every minute, and the latest surge in attacks comes in the form of healthcare fraud, fileless malware, and cryptocurrency mining. McAfee Labs’ Threat Report for March reveals a 211 percent increase in disclosed security incidents related to healthcare experiences in 2017. File…Read More
McAfee acquires VPN provider TunnelBear
McAfee has announced that it has acquired Canada-based virtual private network (VPN) company TunnelBear. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2011, Toronto-based TunnelBear has gained a solid reputation for its fun, cross-platform VPN app that uses quirky bear-burrowing animations to bring online privacy to the masses. The company claims around 20 million have […]
SAP, Symantec, and McAfee let Russia probe software widely used by U.S. government
(Reuters) — Major global technology providers SAP, Symantec and McAfee have allowed Russian authorities to hunt for vulnerabilities in software deeply embedded across the U.S. government, a Reuters investigation has found. The practice potentially jeopardizes the security of computer networks in at least a dozen federal agencies, U.S. lawmakers and security experts said. It involves […]
Cybersecurity guru McAfee claims his Twitter account hacked to promote alternate cryptocurrencies
Published time: 28 Dec, 2017 22:07 Cryptocurrency enthusiast and cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee has claimed that his Twitter account was compromised by an unknown offender who used his social media account to fraudulently promote “undervalued” digital coins. McAfee said his Twitter account was compromised and used by a hacker to promote lesser-known cryptocurrencies. The now […]
Intel falls after settling with John McAfee (INTC)
Intel is trading down 0.82% at $ 34.04 a share after settling counter lawsuits with John McAfee over the use of the security pioneer’s name. McAfee agreed not to use his name in connection to cybersecurity products or services as a part of the settlement. He retained the rights to use his name in other contexts, according […]
John McAfee settles Intel lawsuit over the rights to his name
John McAfee made headlines last year for a bunch of reasons, including a short-lived attempt to run for President of the United States. He also sued Intel for the right to use his name, six years after he sold his eponymous anti-virus company to the tech titan for billions. As they say, though, all’s well […]
McAfee launches a game for World Password Day
McAfee has created the True Key Game to celebrate World Password Day. It may seem like a silly thing to do, but security firm McAfee knows that games are engaging and they appeal to people in younger demographics who could stand to learn more about security. World Password Day is aimed at raising awareness about the importance […]
