Researchers obtain a command server used by North Korean hacker group

In a rare move, government officials have handed security researchers a seized server believed to be used by North Korean hackers to launch dozens of targeted attacks last year. Known as Operation Sharpshooter, the server was used to deliver a malware campaign targeting governments, telecoms, and defense contractors — first uncovered in December. The hackers sent […]

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Secure your devices with McAfee Total Protection – on sale for 74% off at Amazon

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The internet is an awesome tool, but it can also be a dangerous place. Viruses, malware, ransomware, and more can attack your devices if you’re not protected.

Save your phone, tablet, and computer from these unwanted programs with McAfee Total ProtectionThe software is on sale for $22.99 at Amazon, down from $89.99. That’s a 74% savings!

McAfee secures up to five devices and grants you access to antivirus protection, safe web browsing, identity theft protection, password management, and encrypted storage. The software also optimizes your computer’s performance and keeps it running like new by blocking autoplay videos on websites and minimizing bandwidth usage. Read more…

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BlackBerry is buying Cylance for $1.4 billion to continue its push into cybersecurity

BlackBerry was best known for keyboard-totting smartphones, but their demise in recent years has seen the Canadia firm pivot towards enterprise services and in particular cybersecurity. That strategy takes a big step further forward today after BlackBerry announced the acquisition of AI-based cybersecurity company Cylance for a cool $1.4 billion. Business Insider reported that a […]

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Huge McAfee sale: Save $70 on a protection package that covers 5 devices

He might be unravelling just a little these days, but there is one thing we still have in common with Kanye: We do a shitty job of protecting our devices. But in this digital age, there’s just no excuse.
The good news is that there are a ton of optio…

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McAfee has launched a 70% back-to-school sale on antivirus protection

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Nobody likes viruses. It doesn’t matter whether they are of the sweaty or techy variety, nobody has time for them. 

There are a number of ways to protect yourself against a bug, and you learn most of these at an early age. Namely, avoid too much physical contact and don’t sneeze on your friends. Good life lessons. 

Learning how to protect yourself from the other kind of viruses comes later in life. Thankfully most of the work is taken off our hands by the likes of McAfee

McAfee keeps you fit and healthy by providing:

  • Secure banking — safe online banking protection that covers all your transactions

  • Ad blocking — prevents unwanted pop-ups

  • Data protection — keeps your data safe from hackers 

  • Anti-malware — stops nasty programs from attacking you online Read more…

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‘Unhackable’ BitFi crypto wallet has been hacked

The BitFi crypto wallet was supposed to be unhackable and none other than famous weirdo John McAfee claimed that the device – essentially an Android-based mini tablet – would withstand any attack. Spoiler alert: it couldn’t. First, a bit of background. The $120 device launched at the beginning of this month to much fanfare. It […]

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McAfee acquires VPN company TunnelBear

 Security giant McAfee is acquiring Canadian VPN provider TunnelBear. Terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed. McAfee said that it plans to integrate TunnelBear’s technologies into the company’s own VPN product, Safe Connect.
The TunnelBear team will also keep working on TunnelBear products under its own brand. According to the announcement, TunnelBear was a profitable… Read More

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