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We hear about “the cloud” more and more everyday – cloud storage, cloud computing, and cloud security. But with so much information around the cloud flooding our streams, it’s hard to decipher what’s a myth and what’s a fact. That being said, we wanted to test exactly what you know– or, what you think you …

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, but before you crowd into your local pub and raise a green pint in honor of the Irish patron saint, keep an eye out for mischievous leprechauns… a.k.a: cybercriminals. No pot of gold is safe: including your company data. Leprechauns may be the stuff of folklore, but …

We don’t know about you, but RSA 2017 was quite the busy and exciting week! From Chris Young to Seth Meyers, breakout sessions, “CyBEER” tastings, and the San Francisco views, this year’s RSA did not disappoint! Here are some of our favorite moments from the week: At the Conference Chris Young Keynote On Tuesday, February …

We’ve seen social engineering attacks manipulate users time and time again. From phishing emails, to baiting attempts – this breed of cyberthreat has continued to manipulate users for years. And now a new scam has emerged that utilizes a fake update on Google Chrome to trick users into downloading and infecting themselves with the infamous Spora ransomware. …

Potentially significant security risks from your employees’ significant others What would you be more likely to share with your partner? Your toothbrush? Or your work password? Only about 10% of people polled are willing to share their toothbrush, but twice as many are willing to share their work password! People share a lot with their …

  How to enter: No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. There will be 2 contests running for the duration of RSA (Monday, Feb 13th at 5:00 pm PDT- Thursday, Feb 16th 3:00 pm PDT): The Intel Security RSA Conference 2017 #McAfeeProtects Selfie Contest and the Intel Security RSA Conference …

Let the countdown begin: RSA is almost here! The RSA conference in San Francisco is only a week away, and this year the theme is “Power of Opportunity,” inspired by the zen teaching to “pursue even the most advanced study with the mindset of a beginner.” We’re officially inspired (and excited). Whether you’re a RSA …

Valentine’s Day is all about taking time to tell those who make you feel warm and fuzzy just how much they mean to you. Plus, delicious chocolates don’t hurt either! Our relationship with technology has become serious lately, with social media and connected devices bringing the world to our fingertips. All of this scrolling has …

We appropriately put a great deal of emphasis on security-by-design and incorporating the right technologies in IoT devices and systems to protect them. But as the threat landscape evolves, devices end up being used in new ways over the course of their lives. This is especially true in the rapidly evolving use of connected, intelligent …

How you manage threats is paramount to your organization’s success as a business and in some respects, necessary for your survival. Join Foundstone Services for an in-depth discussion about how you can mature the process of threat management and continuously refine your threat detection and response capabilities. Presented by Ismael Valenzuela, Global Director of Foundstone …

Cloud computing is here to stay. Like it or not. But how does a cloud computing user know if the system is safe to store and process vital business and personal data? How do cloud service providers build the necessary trust, manage risk, and protect vital data in cloud systems? You need the flexibility, scalability, …

Improving the Lifecycle of Threat Defense Effectiveness When a new security tool or technique is released, Version 1.0 is usually pretty effective, and successive versions get even better with real-world scenarios and user feedback. Eventually, the bad guys realize that this new thing is causing them real problems, so they start looking for ways over, …

Threats, Regulations, and Vendor Responses to Risks in the Internet of Things The Wild West, a place of exaggerated lawlessness in the United States during the 1800s, has returned once again as a metaphor for the Internet of Things (IoT). Driven by similar issues of exploration, homesteading, and prospecting for riches, IoT devices are becoming …

Predicciones de Amenazas de McAfee Labs 2017 La superficie de ciber-ataques está creciendo más rápido que nunca, impulsada por tendencias y tecnologías como la computación en nube y el Internet de las cosas (IoT). Conforme el escenario digital evoluciona, también lo hacen las amenazas. ¿Qué podemos esperar en un año, o en cuatro años? Prepárese …

McAfee Labs 2017 Threats Predictions The cyberattack surface is growing faster than ever before, driven by trends and technologies like the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT). As the digital landscape evolves, so will threats. What can we expect a year from now—or four years from now? Prepare for the future by attending the …

When used as part of an integrated marketing campaign, blogging can increase SEO effectiveness, help maintain mindshare, and create a stronger social presence. Blogging also lets potential customers get to know your firm better, warming them up to seeing you as a problem solver. Blogging has become a staple component of a content marketing strategy …

Containers, the younger and smaller siblings of virtualization, are more active and growing faster than a litter of puppies. Recent stats for one vendor show containers now running on 10% of hosts, up from 2% 18 months ago. Adoption is skewed toward larger organizations running more than 100 hosts. And the number of running containers …

How to enter:No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. The Intel Security FOCUS Conference 2016 Social Caption Contest will be conducted two (2) times, all entries for each FOCUS Conference 2016 Social Caption Contest must be received during the time period allotted for that FOCUS Conference 2016 Social Caption Contest. …

Blog post written by Peter Bury. There is a lot of emphasis and excitement around the growth and versatility of public clouds, overshadowing the strong growth and development of private clouds. A private cloud is not just a virtualized infrastructure of compute and storage services. It is an automated and orchestrated system of virtualized compute, …

Warehouse retailers thrive by taking advantage of efficiencies that happen at scale and passing those savings on to consumers. But those money-saving efficiencies aren’t just found in the merchandise on the shelves, they’re also found on the backend in the form of more efficient IT infrastructure. One such retailer with hundreds of locations worldwide uses …

  How to enter:No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Intel Security FOCUS Conference 2016 Social Reply Contest Terms and Conditions will be conducted one time, all entries for each FOCUS Conference 2016 Social Reply Contest must be received during the time period allotted for that FOCUS Conference 2016 Social …

Every form of marketing today is undergoing a sea change that is more than just a disruption. New digital marketing technologies are a welcome development for improving customer experience, as companies learn how to leverage data to empower customers, sharpen marketing content, and enable their sales force throughout the Customer Buying Journey. Meanwhile, marketers grapple …

There you are at home, watching Amy Schumer’s latest flick on HBO On-Demand while noodling on your tablet. Which reminds you to absently track down an episode of her Peabody award-winning TV show. Boom, you’re hit with zero-day malware—and you may not even know it. Celebrities Can Be Dangerous Of course, ignorance is no excuse, …

Everybody loves some celebrity gossip once in a while. Whether you sift through tabloids in the checkout aisle, or bookmark fan sites on your browser, we’re all suckers for a good Hollywood story. But did you know that your love for red carpet stars can be dangerous? This year marks the 10th annual McAfee Most …

“We’re here to pinch your best ideas.” Those words began Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s remarks to a small group of city officials, regulators and private industry in New York City’s financial district this morning.  The discussion was focused on cities, climate change and the use of technology to address it while improving citizens’ lives. …