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McAfee Bug Could Turn PCs Into Spam Servers

Reuters | Jim Finkle | Posted 01.19.2012 | Technology

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By Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) - Anti-virus software maker McAfee warned that a flaw in one of its products could make customers' PCs v...

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2012 Threats: Are You Ready?

Robert Siciliano | Posted 01.05.2012 | Technology

Read More: Malware, Mcafee, Identity Theft, Hackers, Technology News

As technology evolves and our use of the Internet and mobile devices becomes more complex, cybercriminals are also evolving and honing their skills with new types of attacks.

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The Reasons Consumers Aren't Buying From Your Website

The Huffington Post | Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 12.22.2011 | Small Business

Read More: Online Security, Survey Says, Small Business News and Trends, Online Shopping, Site Security, National Cyber Security Alliance, Mcafee, Small Business News

Shopping online is rapidly becoming the norm, with consumers moving from online shopping to mobile shopping in record numbers this holiday season. But...

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Antiquated Economic Policies Are Killing Jobs More Than Robots

Robert D. Atkinson, Ph.D. | Posted 02.08.2012 | Technology

Read More: Mcafee, Jobs, Innovation, Machines, Robots, Brynjolfsson, Technology News

Rather than rail against the machine, pundits and policy makers would do better to embrace technology-led productivity, while at the same time do much more to help workers adjust to changes.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Celebrities

The Huffington Post | Ramona Emerson | Posted 11.16.2011 | Technology

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Forget the Oscars: Computer security company McAfee has released its fifth annual top ten list of worst celebrities to search for if you want to hold ...

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Security Firm Renews Debate Over Chinese Cyberspying

HuffingtonPost.com | Gerry Smith | Posted 10.03.2011 | Technology

Read More: Cyberspace, Chinese Cyber Attack, China Cyberspying, Cybersecurity, Cyberspaying, Hacking, Computer Hackers, Mcafee, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Espionage, Hackers, Technology News

As a massive cyberspying operation came to light on Wednesday, revealing more than 70 targets in 14 countries, security experts pointed the finger at ...

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Report Outlines Massive Global Cyberspying Operation

HuffingtonPost.com | Gerry Smith | Posted 10.03.2011 | Technology

Read More: Internet, Department of Defense, China Cyberspying, Global Cyber Attacks, Computer Hacking, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Hacking, Computer Hackers, Mcafee, Cyberterrorism, Hackers, Chinese Hackers, Technology News

More than 70 companies, governments and non-profit organizations around the world were attacked by hackers in a massive cyberspying operation that exp...

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15 Tips to Better Password Security

Robert Siciliano | Posted 09.11.2011 | Technology

Read More: Social Media, Mcafee, Cybercrime, Identity Theft, Hackers, Technology News

Protect your information by creating a secure password that makes sense to you, but not to others. Most people don't realize there are a number of co...

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North Korea Blamed For Cyberattack On U.S. and South Korea: Report

AP | LOLITA C. BALDOR | Posted 09.04.2011 | World

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WASHINGTON — North Korea or its sympathizers were likely responsible for the cyberattack against South Korean government and banking websites ea...

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5 Tips to Avoid Bin Laden Scams

Robert Siciliano | Posted 07.09.2011 | Technology

Read More: Scams, Mcafee, Identity Theft, Osama Bin Laden, Technology News

After Osama bin Laden's death a flurry of internet scams hit the internet. Most notably scam emails with links to pictures, videos and phony Facebook messages with links to videos that don't exist.

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Most Companies Keeping Mum On Data Breaches

The Huffington Post | Amy Lee | Posted 05.28.2011 | Technology

Read More: Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Data Breaches, Mcafee, Information Security, Data Leaks, Technology News

For corporations, the threat of data breach is more dangerous than ever--but, according to a new study, most companies still do not take the measures ...

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Tsunami Scam Warnings Keep Coming In

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

Read More: Earthquake, Japan, Mcafee, Tsunami Scam, Impact News

Hundreds of domains that could be related to the disaster have been registered so far today, including a scam site that appeared within just two hours of the earthquake.

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Tax Related Identity Theft Scams up 300%

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

Read More: Taxes, Irs, Mcafee, Scams, Identity Theft, Business News

Cases of stolen tax returns have surged over the past five years, leaving many identity theft victims struggling to recoup their lost refunds.

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Even Savvy Shoppers Can Get Scammed -- Tips for the Holiday Shopping Season

David Gorodyansky | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it's supposed to be, but as holiday shopping amps up online, so does the threat of identity theft.

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Colorado Supreme Court: Using a Stolen Social Security Number is Not Identity Theft

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

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I feel like my head is going to explode. The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled "that using someone else's Social Security number is not identity thef...

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RANKED: The World's Top 5 Most Dangerous Web Domains

The Huffington Post | Catharine Smith | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology

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McAfee, an Internet security software provider, has released its fourth annual "Mapping the Mal Web" report (PDF), which rates the world's riskiest to...

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Man Lived Under Stolen Identity for More than a Decade

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

Read More: Mcafee, Identity Theft, Identity Cloning, Business News

All forms of documentation are easily counterfeited. This means anyone can simply copy, scan, manipulate, and print a document, obtain your digits, and become you.

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Identity Theft Targets Hispanic Community

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology

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In the U.S., a Puerto Rican's identity is worth as much as $6,000, since it can be used to hide illegal immigrants. Puerto Rican stolen identities have surfaced in immigration raids all over the country.

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Identity Theft: Common Consumer Errors

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

Read More: Mcafee, Identity Theft, Hackers, Business News

A comprehensive understanding of what identity theft is and what it is not empowers citizens to make informed decisions about how they should protect themselves.

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Keeping Kids Safe Online

Robert Siciliano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology

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The Internet is like a bad neighborhood with bad guys around every corner. As soon as a family member becomes active online, it's time to educate them -- no matter what age they are -- about cyber safety.

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Countries Prepping For "Cyber Cold War," According To McAfee Report

cnn.com | Elinor Mills | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology

Read More: Russia, Dmitri Alperovitch, France, Cyber Security, U.S., Israel, Paul Kurtz, Mcafee, Cyber Cold War, Cyber Attacks, China, Cyberwar, Technology News

Major countries and nation-states are engaged in a "Cyber Cold War," amassing cyberweapons, conducting espionage, and testing networks in preparation ...

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Conficker Dominates This Week's Hot Google Searches

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 04.03.2009 | Media

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Fears of the Conficker computer virus rocked the nation this week, according to an analysis of Google search data. "Conficker virus" was the #1 risin...

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