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2021-04-20 15:27:41 | Access Token Theft and Manipulation Attacks – A Door to Local Privilege Escalation (lien direct) | 
Executive Summary Many malware attacks designed to inflict damage on a network are armed with lateral movement capabilities. Post initial infection, such malware would usually need to perform a higher privileged task or execute a privileged command on the compromised system to be able to further enumerate the infection targets and compromise more systems on […]
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2021-04-20 15:27:36 | Digital Divorce: Who Gets the Airline Miles and Music Files? (lien direct) | 
Something you'll want to know about all those movies, mp3s, eBooks, air miles, and hotel points you've accrued over the years: they're digital assets that can factor into a divorce settlement. Understandably, several factors determine the distribution of assets in a divorce. However, when it comes to dividing digital assets, divorce settlements and proceedings are charting new territory. The rate of digital innovation and adoption in recent years has filled […]
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2021-04-19 23:01:26 | SOCwise Series: A Tale of Two SOCs with Chris Crowley (lien direct) | 
In a recent episode of McAfee's SOCwise Series, guest security expert Chris Crowley revealed findings of his recent survey of security efforts within SOCs. His questions were designed to gain insight into all things SOC, including how SOCs can accomplish their full potential and how they assess their ability to keep up with security technology. Hosts Ismael Valenzuela and Michael Leland tapped into Chris' security operations expertise as […]
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2021-04-19 21:42:02 | Clever Billing Fraud Applications on Google Play: Etinu (lien direct) | 
A new wave of fraudulent apps has made its way to the Google Play store, targeting Android users in Southwest Asia and the Arabian Peninsula as well-to the tune of more than 700,000 downloads before detection by McAfee Mobile Research and co-operation with Google to remove the apps. Figure 1. Infected Apps on Google Play […]
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2021-04-19 18:59:43 | McAfee VP Shares His Four Pledges for a Healthier Lifestyle (lien direct) | 
After experiencing a health scare that changed his life, VP of Technology Services, Paul, vowed to make incremental changes by incorporating four important health pledges into his daily routine. Hear Paul's life-changing story, how his diagnosis impacted his outlook on prioritizing his physical and mental health, and how he describes McAfee's role in empowering him […]
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2021-04-19 16:00:23 | McAfee Awarded “Cybersecurity Excellent Awards” (lien direct) | 
In a year where people relied on their digital lives more than ever before and a dramatic uptick in attacks quickly followed, McAfee's protection stood strong. We're proud to announce several awards from independent third-party labs, which recognized our products, protection, and the people behind them over the course of last year. Recognized four times over for our people and products The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards is an annual competition honoring […]
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2021-04-16 07:01:37 | Digital Spring Cleaning: Seven Steps for Faster, Safer Devices (lien direct) | 
Throw open the windows and let in some fresh air. It's time for spring cleaning. And that goes for your digital stuff too. Whether it's indeed spring where you are or not, you can give your devices, apps, and online accounts a good decluttering. Now's the time. Cleaning them up can protect your privacy and […]
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2021-04-15 16:00:18 | Why Coin Miners Go Bad & How to Protect Your Tech When They Do (lien direct) |
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are flocking to the Wild West of Bitcoin and Monero to cash in on the recent gold rush. Bitcoin's meteoric rise in value is making coin mining an appealing hobby or even a whole new career. Coin mining software is the main tool in a prospector's belt. Some coin miners, also known as cryptocurrency miners, are tempted by the dark side of the industry and resort to nefarious means to […]
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2021-04-14 08:01:12 | Let\'s Make Security Easy (lien direct) | 
Let's Make Security Easy I’ve been hearing a lot lately about tech and information overload, which is understandable given that the average U.S. household now has access to more than ten devices. (No wonder we are all spending more time online!) While technology allows us to be incredibly productive and connected, it can make our […]
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2021-04-13 04:01:16 | McAfee Labs Report Reveals Latest COVID-19 Threats and Malware Surges (lien direct) | 
The McAfee Advanced Threat Research team today published the McAfee Labs Threats Report: April 2021. In this edition, we present new findings in our traditional threat statistical categories – as well as our usual malware, sectors, and vectors – imparted in a new, enhanced digital presentation that's more easily consumed and interpreted. Historically, our reports […]
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2021-04-12 16:13:09 | BRATA Keeps Sneaking into Google Play, Now Targeting USA and Spain (lien direct) | 
Recently, the McAfee Mobile Research Team uncovered several new variants of the Android malware family BRATA being distributed in Google Play, ironically posing as app security scanners. These malicious apps urge users to update Chrome, WhatsApp, or a PDF reader, yet instead of updating the app in question, they take full control of the device […]
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2021-04-12 14:00:48 | AI Is Alive! But Not Without Our Help (lien direct) | 
“It's alive! It's alive!” Even if you haven't seen the 1931 film Frankenstein, you are more than likely familiar with the story of the “monster” created by Victor Frankenstein. You may associate this cry from its titular character with the image of what Victor conjured finally opening its eyes and slowly lurching off the table. […]
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2021-04-06 17:00:47 | McAfee ATR Threat Report: A Quick Primer on Cuba Ransomware (lien direct) | 
Executive Summary Cuba ransomware is an older ransomware, that has recently undergone some development. The actors have incorporated the leaking of victim data to increase its impact and revenue, much like we have seen recently with other major ransomware campaigns. In our analysis, we observed that the attackers had access to the network before the infection and were able to collect specific information […]
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2021-04-06 17:00:03 | McAfee Defender\'s Blog: Cuba Ransomware Campaign (lien direct) | 
Cuba Ransomware Overview Over the past year, we have seen ransomware attackers change the way they have responded to organizations that have either chosen to not pay the ransom or have recovered their data via some other means. At the end of the day, fighting ransomware has resulted in the bad actors' loss of revenue. […]
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2021-04-05 15:00:18 | More Money, Less Problems: XDR Investment Can Protect the Financial Services Industry (lien direct) | 
The connection between cybersecurity and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is not directly evident, however he once said, “money often costs too much.” This statement rings true across the financial services industry, as money is a key driver for cybercriminals acting with malicious intent. The always-on eye of Sauron on the financial services industry means there […]
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2021-03-31 21:25:03 | Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment (lien direct) | 
Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment Learning environments are not what they used to be, and as educational institutions deploy new technology to facilitate a safe and effective remote learning environment, their cyber vulnerabilities also increase. Canadian schools especially have seen a rise in ransomware attacks with the transition to online learning, opening the […]
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2021-03-31 16:29:26 | Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout? (lien direct) | 
Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout? Most of us have fond summer memories of hanging out with friends in a secret clubhouse. However, this isn't that. While the word clubhouse stirs up instant feelings of belonging to a group of friends, the digital Clubhouse app, we're referencing is a meeting […]
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2021-03-31 16:22:07 | McAfee Defenders Blog: Reality Check for your Defenses (lien direct) |
Welcome to reality Ever since I started working in IT Security more than 10 years ago, I wondered, what helps defend against malware the best? This simple question does not stand on its own, as there are several follow-up questions to that: How is malware defined? Are we focusing solely on Viruses and Trojans, or […]
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2021-03-29 22:16:04 | Protect Your Digital Wellness: Don\'t Post Your Vaccination Card Online (lien direct) | 
Protect Your Digital Wellness: Don't Post Your Vaccination Card Online Think Twice Before Posting Your Vaccination Card on Social Media After much anticipation, you finally get a notification that you're eligible to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. Upon getting your first dose, you may be eager to celebrate by sharing a picture of your vaccination card […]
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2021-03-29 21:59:39 | Check up on Your Virtual Safety: Tips for Telehealth Protection (lien direct) | 
Check up on Your Virtual Safety: Tips for Telehealth Protection In a poll conducted by the Canadian Medical Association, nearly half of Canadians have used telehealth services since the start of the pandemic. Additionally, in a recent McAfee study, we found that 21% of Canadians have used the internet for a doctor visit in 2020, […]
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2021-03-29 21:40:32 | Myth-busting Antivirus Software Assumptions (lien direct) | 
Myth-busting Antivirus Assumptions The number of new viruses grows every day. In fact, McAfee recently registered a 605% increase in total Q2 COVID-19 themed threat detections, contributing to the millions already in existence. While there is no way to know when or how cyberattacks will occur, it's clear that antivirus software is one of the best ways […]
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2021-03-29 14:00:09 | 5 Ways MVISION XDR Innovates with MITRE ATT&CK (lien direct) | 
The MITRE ATT&CK® Framework proves that authority requires constant learning and the actionable information it contains has never held greater currency. Likewise, XDR, the category of extended detection and response applications, is quickly becoming accepted by enterprises and embraced by Gartner analysts, because they “improve security operations productivity and enhance detection and response capabilities.” It is less well known how these tools align […]
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2021-03-24 19:19:29 | How to Stay Connected and Protected in a Remote Work Environment (lien direct) | 
How to Stay Connected and Protected in a Remote Work Environment Advancements in cloud solutions and collaboration tools in recent years, coupled with the necessity of going remote due to the pandemic, have empowered today's workforce to choose where they want to work. While the ability to work from anywhere-home, the library, coffee shops or […]
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2021-03-24 17:16:14 | What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes (lien direct) |
What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Stay Safe from Malicious Traffic Schemes Imagine you're driving down a highway to get to work. There are other cars on the road, but by and large everyone is moving smoothly at a crisp, legal speed limit. Then, as you approach an entry ramp, more cars join. […]
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2021-03-24 15:22:47 | Tax Season is Here: Avoid These Common Scams Targeting Canadians (lien direct) | 
Tax Season is Here: Avoid These Common Scams Targeting Canadians Tax return preparation might be a little more complicated this year than usual for many Canadians with millions receiving Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments and about 40% of the Canadian labor force turned to self-employment options to help them financially weather the pandemic storm. Where there's money and uncertainty, you're likely to find […]
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2021-03-22 06:01:19 | Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro (lien direct) | Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro Distance and hybrid learning environments are now the norm, and it remains to be seen if or when this will change. To adapt, many schools have adopted new software to support remote classroom management. One such platform is Netop […] | |||
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2021-03-22 04:01:19 | Netop Vision Pro – Distance Learning Software is 20/20 in Hindsight (lien direct) | 
The McAfee Labs Advanced Threat Research team is committed to uncovering security issues in both software and hardware to help developers provide safer products for businesses and consumers. We recently investigated software installed on computers used in K-12 school districts. The focus of this blog is on Netop Vision Pro produced by Netop. Our research […]
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2021-03-16 13:00:13 | Operation Diànxùn: Cyberespionage Campaign Targeting Telecommunication Companies (lien direct) |
In this report the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) Strategic Intelligence team details an espionage campaign, targeting telecommunication companies, dubbed Operation Diànxùn. In this attack, we discovered malware using similar tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to those observed in earlier campaigns publicly attributed to the threat actors RedDelta and Mustang Panda. While the initial vector […]
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2021-03-15 18:16:54 | How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids\' Digital Lives (lien direct) | 
How 2020 Helped Parents Understand Their Kids' Digital Lives Over the last 12 months, technology has featured in our lives in a way I don't think any of us would have predicted. Whether you were in lockdown, choosing to stay home to stay well or quite simply, out of other option – technology saved the […]
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2021-03-09 23:28:28 | Privacy in Practice: Securing Your Data in 2021 and Beyond (lien direct) |
Privacy in Practice: Securing Your Data in 2021 and Beyond Technological advancements continually emerge that make our lives easier. Right? As beneficial and convenient as emerging tech is, it can pose serious risks to our online safety and privacy-risks that you might find yourself ill-prepared to handle. In fact, according to our 2021 Consumer Security […]
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2021-03-09 19:31:52 | Why MITRE ATT&CK Matters? (lien direct) | 
MITRE ATT&CK enterprise is a “knowledge base of adversarial techniques”. In a Security Operations Center (SOC) this resource is serving as a progressive framework for practitioners to make sense of the behaviors (techniques) leading to system intrusions on enterprise networks. This resource is centered at how SOC practitioners of all levels can craft purposeful defense […]
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2021-03-09 18:13:49 | Seven Windows Wonders – Critical Vulnerabilities in DNS Dynamic Updates (lien direct) |
Overview For the March 2021 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released a set of seven DNS vulnerabilities. Five of the vulnerabilities are remote code execution (RCE) with critical CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring Standard) scores of 9.8, while the remaining two are denial of service (DoS). Microsoft shared detection guidance and proofs of concept with MAPP members for […]
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2021-03-08 15:42:42 | How a Group of McAfee Team Members Helped Change the Lives of Critically Ill Children (lien direct) | 
The generosity and kindness displayed by team members across McAfee is one major factor that makes up the incredible culture of the company. At McAfee, we empower our team members to initiate meaningful ways to give back to the community. It came to no surprise when a large group of team members came together in order to run a donation […]
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2021-03-08 15:38:51 | Shiva\'s Tragic Accident Turns into a Story of Resilience (lien direct) | 
My McAfee Chronicles is a series featuring McAfee team members who have interesting and inspiring life stories to share. Meet Shiva, a Software Development Engineer in Bangalore, India. When a traumatic road accident changed the course of Shiva's life, he had two options – give up on life or give life his best shot. For Shiva, there was only […]
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2021-03-08 15:33:45 | How McAfee\'s Inclusive Maternity Benefits Helped Me Thrive as a New Mom (lien direct) | 
By: Smriti, People Partner McAfee continues to recognize and celebrate hardworking mothers across our global workforce. We continue to advance in our workplace culture by offering policies and programs to better serve working parents. Meet Smriti as she shares her incredible story as a new mother and how McAfee helped her to transition comfortably into a new role as a working parent. My Journey at McAfee began in 2017 as a People […]
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2021-03-08 11:00:59 | McAfee ATR Thinks in Graphs (lien direct) | 
0. Introduction John Lambert, a distinguished researcher specializing in threat intelligence at Microsoft, once said these words that changed perspectives: “Defenders think in lists. Attackers think in graphs.” This is true and, while it remains that way, attackers will win most of the time. However, the true power of graphs does not only reside in […]
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2021-03-05 21:55:00 | Attention Android Users: This Free VPN App Leaked the Data of 21 Million Users (lien direct) | 
Attention Android Users: This Free VPN App Leaked the Data of 21 Million Users To live our digital lives to the fullest, we rely on a variety of technologies to support our online activities. And while some apps and devices are meant to make certain tasks more convenient or provide us with greater security, others […]
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2021-03-05 18:30:53 | The Fastest Route to SASE (lien direct) | 
Shortcuts aren't always the fastest or safest route from Point A to Point B. Providing faster “direct to cloud” access for your users to critical applications and cloud services can certainly improve productivity and reduce costs, but cutting corners on security can come with huge consequences. The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework shows how […]
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2021-03-03 19:50:07 | Let\'s Commit To Protect Our Privacy This Year (lien direct) | 
Let's Commit To Protect Our Privacy This Year How our new identity & privacy app can help By this point in the year you may have already broken some of your New Year's resolutions, but here's one to keep: better protecting your online privacy. After all, we are likely to continue to spend more time online in 2021, whether it be for working, learning, […]
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2021-03-03 05:00:56 | Don\'t Let Tax Fraud Ruin Your IRS Refund (lien direct) | 
Don't Let Tax Fraud Ruin Your IRS Refund Here's how to lock down your data this tax season Tax season is always a high time for scams that put our money and information at risk. But this year securing your data may be more important than ever, due to a spike in unemployment fraud. Millions […]
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2021-03-03 05:00:30 | Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers (lien direct) | Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers It's tax time in the United States, and even if you're pretty sure you did everything right, you're worried. Did I file correctly? Did I claim the right deductions? Will I get audited? Unfortunately, tax season brings out scammers eager to take advantage of your anxiety. The tax […] | |||
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2021-03-03 05:00:06 | How to Spot, and Prevent, the Tax Scams That Target Elders (lien direct) | 
How to Spot, and Prevent, the Tax Scams That Target Elders Elder scams cost seniors in the U.S. some $3 billion annually. And tax season adds a healthy sum to that appalling figure. What makes seniors such a prime target for tax scams? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) states several factors. For one, elders […]
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2021-03-02 17:37:25 | Hacking Proprietary Protocols with Sharks and Pandas (lien direct) | 
The human race commonly fears what it doesn't understand. In a time of war, this fear is even greater if one side understands a weapon or technology that the other side does not. There is a constant war which plagues cybersecurity; perhaps not only in cybersecurity, but in the world all around us is a […]
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2021-02-28 13:02:03 | Supporting the Women Hit Hardest by the Pandemic (lien direct) | Supporting the Women Hit Hardest by the Pandemic Only 57% of women in the U.S. are working or looking for work right now-the lowest rate since 1988. That telling data point is just one of several that illustrate a stark contrast in these stark times: of the millions who've seen their employment affected by the […] | |||
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2021-02-27 11:26:46 | 6 Steps to Help Your Family Restore Digital Balance in Stressful Times (lien direct) | 6 Steps to Help Your Family Restore Digital Balance in Stressful Times Editor's Note: This is part II in a series on helping families protect their mental and digital health in times of chronic stress. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Over the past year of remote […] | |||
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2021-02-25 16:00:26 | SOC Health Check: Prescribing XDR for Enterprises (lien direct) |
It is near-certain the need for security across the enterprise will never cease – only increase if year-over-year trends are any indication. We constantly see headlines with repetitive buzzwords and phrases calling attention to the complexity of today's security operations center (SOC) with calls to action to reimagine and modernize the SOC. We're no different here at McAfee […]
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2021-02-24 05:01:46 | Babuk Ransomware (lien direct) | 
Executive Summary Babuk ransomware is a new ransomware threat discovered in 2021 that has impacted at least five big enterprises, with one already paying the criminals $85,000 after negotiations. As with other variants, this ransomware is deployed in the network of enterprises that the criminals carefully target and compromise. Using MVISION Insights, McAfee was able […]
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2021-02-19 00:21:23 | Beyond Clubhouse: Vulnerable Agora SDKs Still in Widespread Use (lien direct) | 
On February 17th, 2021, McAfee disclosed findings based on a 10-month long disclosure process with major video conferencing vendor Agora, Inc. As we disclosed the findings to Agora in April 2020, this lengthy disclosure timeline represents a nonstandard process for McAfee but was a joint agreement with the vendor to allow sufficient time for the […]
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2021-02-17 22:58:03 | How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives (lien direct) | 
How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives I've had such a busy morning! I've hunted down my favourite foundation, bought a puzzle mat, stocked up on special dog food for our naughty new puppy, ordered the groceries, made a few appointments and chatted with several friends. And guess what? I haven't left […]
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2021-02-17 21:32:17 | Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App (lien direct) | 
We've all come to a realization that we don't go anywhere without our phone. It's a utility that helps us navigate our daily lives: directions, schedules, shopping, discounts, banking, and so on. And as our reliance on our smartphone continues to grow, it's no wonder that hackers have taken notice. This time, it's another case […]
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