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Op-Ed: Avoiding the phishers, by email and phone

Internet fraud is booming, and the scam artists are becoming more and more sophisticated. Fortunately, so are we, as are the tools at our command to catch them out.

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 4 comments

McAfee says Android has most malware, malicious attacks

McAfee released a report on Tuesday stating that Google's Android mobile operating system has seen a dramatic rise in malware attacks compared to other devices.

In the Media by Stephanie Medeiros

McAfee report details rapid increase in Smartphone malware Special

The amount of smartphone malware increased rapidly last year, according to a McAfee threat report for the last quarter of 2010.

Digital Journal Report by Jane Fazackarley

Intel pays $7.68-billion for security specialist McAfee

Chipmaker Intel says current security products are inadequate for explosion of Internet-connected devices. The company is now suggesting it plans to integrate security with hardware.

In the Media by Jack Kapica

McAfee warns malware threats at all-time high

McAfee, one of the world's top security software companies, warned users to be wary of ever increasing malware attacks. Around 10 million new pieces of malicious code were catalogued this year alone.

In the Media by Saikat Basu

McAfee: 10 Most Dangerous Web Search Terms

In a bid to keep you safe from internet hackers, and identity thieves, McAfee brings you the top ten most dangerous web search terms.

In the Media by Raymond Bochman - 4 comments

McAfee: Unprotected web users get 70 spam messages per day and rising

Security firm McAfee says when spam filters are not used, average web users get 70 spam messages each day. In a month-long study, McAfee learned some users get thousands of spam e-mails.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 2 comments

Fake media file hits 500,000 PC users

McAfee has given a warning that a Trojan has been included in a media download file. The file scored an infection rate of 27% which McAfee says is the most significant bit of malware they’ve seen in years.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 7 comments

Porn Site Booby Trap is New Form of Extortion

Porn sites can do than just shock your eyeballs with impressively erotic images. A new extortion scheme forces the site’s visitors to pay for full subscriptions, otherwise their computers will be flooded with permanent pop-up ads.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 18 comments

Cellphone Spam and Viruses Spark Concern

Digital Journal — As if email spam and viruses weren’t already frustrating us beyond belief, now cellphone users (basically, everyone under 60) are facing increasing threats of “mobile sabotage.”

In the Media by David Silverberg - 10 comments

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Anti-malware code's spambot flaw

McAfee is releasing a patch to fix a vulnerability in its anti-malware software that allows spammers to hijack users' computers.

Israel tops cyber-security poll

A major report from security firm McAfee assesses the so-called "cyber-readiness" of major countries in the connected world.

Facebook Offers Virus Protection

Facebook understands two things. The first is that you are constantly clicking on links on the social network. The second: those links might not always be safe and might contain viruses or malware. With that, Facebook has partnered with anti-virus software companies, including Microsoft, McAfee,...