- Security
- By Bogdan Popa
- March 5th, 2020
Hidden Apps Are the New-Generation Mobile Malware
McAfee report reveals hidden mobile apps are on the rise
- Security
- By Bogdan Popa
- January 16th, 2020
Did You Know: The First Antivirus Product Was Launched in 1987
The first days of the antivirus industry
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- July 12th, 2019
How to Fix McAfee Bug Locking Users Out of Windows PCs
Botched update blocks users from logging in to their PCs
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- July 12th, 2019
Botched McAfee Antivirus Update Blocks Users from Logging in to Windows
Fix already available for impacted devices
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- September 28th, 2018
Cryptojacking Sees 86 Percent Growth in Second Quarter of 2018
2.5 million new coinminer samples added to McAfee's database
- Security
- By Gabriela Vatu
- May 24th, 2017
Fake WannaCry Protection Apps Fill Google Play
Despite WannaCry being a Windows ransomware, there are plenty of Android apps promising protection from it
- Mobile World
- By Alexandra Vaidos
- May 10th, 2017
Samsung to Pre-Install McAfee Antivirus Software on Galaxy S8 Units
The antivirus solution will be pre-loaded on many devices
- Security
- By Gabriela Vatu
- April 6th, 2017
McAfee Report: Mac Malware Grew 744%, Most Is Adware
While the numbers grew in 2016, the detected instances are still nothing compared to Windows or Android malware
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Bogdan Popa
- December 13th, 2016
Vulnerabilities Found in Linux Security Software Can Give Hackers Root Access
McAfee patches flaws in its Linux security solution
- Security Blog
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 7th, 2016
Intel Spins Off McAfee as Standalone Company for $3.1 Billion
Intel will keep a 49 percent stake in the new company
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 4th, 2016
John McAfee Sues Intel for the Right to Use His Own Name
McAfee wants to use his name for a new cyber-security company he founded and is currently called MGT Capital Investments
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- March 7th, 2016
Intel Fixes McAfee Bug That Allowed Attackers to Disable Antivirus Protection
It took the company 15 months to address the issue
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- December 9th, 2015
AVG, McAfee, Kaspersky Fix Common Vulnerability in Their Antivirus Products
The security vulnerability allowed attackers to compromise Windows computers via the antivirus itself
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- December 9th, 2015
Intel Security Product Had Backdoor Account That Granted Access Regardless of Password
Username NGCP|NGCP|NGCP granted anyone access to SIEM ESM
- Security Blog
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 4th, 2015
John McAfee: We're in a Dangerous Situation with IoT (Internet of Things)
John doesn't like the idea of IoT-enabled devices
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- August 6th, 2015
John McAfee Arrested in Tennessee for DUI and Handgun Possession
Police arrest and immediately release Mr. McAfee
- Security
- By Ionut Ilascu
- June 5th, 2015
SSL/TLS Certificates Improperly Validated by McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator
Vulnerability has medium severity, patched by McAfee