McAfee stories

McAfee launches new tool to fight AI-generated scams
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“AI has changed the game for cybercriminals. Gone are the days of obvious typos, poor graphics, or other tell-tale signs in phishing emails or scam texts."

Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
New research by McAfee has found that the increased uptake of mobile devices over laptops has fostered a false sense of security among smartphone-using children and teens.

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

'Living security' firm Trellix emerges from ashes of FireEye, McAfee Enterprise
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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Named after 'trellis', a supporting structure commonly used to support trees and plants, the company's ‘living security’ will learn and adapt.

Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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breach prevention
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McAfee Enterprise and FireEye research have revealed that Australian enterprises are being targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000.

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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cloud services
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public cloud
"The combined technology and intelligence of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye protect AWS customers by providing that additional visibility and control, reducing overall risk."

Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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breach prevention
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fireeye
New research has found a major increase in cyber threats since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

McAfee Enterprise & FireEye predict the cyber threats you can expect to see in 2022
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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breach prevention
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predictions
As the calendar year starts to wind up, businesses must start preparing for the new year ahead.

REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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"Names such as REvil, Ryuk, Babuk, and DarkSide have permeated into public consciousness, linked to disruptions of critical services worldwide."

McAfee uncovers top threat trends for Q2, 2021
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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With the shift to a more flexible pandemic workforce, cyber criminals have introduced new and updated threats and tactics in campaigns targeting prominent sectors, such as government, financial services and entertainment.

McAfee announces online protection service to protect people not products
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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data protection
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privacy
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In a statement the company said these announcements indicate a major shift in McAfee’s strategy to deliver an integrated and intuitive online protection service to protect people rather than point products that secure devices.

IBM Security, McAfee develop new integrated security solution
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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edge security
McAfee Enterprise has announced it has collaborated with IBM Security to develop an integrated solution for TD SYNNEX customers.

McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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cloud security
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microsoft teams
MVISION Cloud for Dynamics 365 provides an advanced set of security tools that are delivered via API, enabling holistic security controls across Dynamics 365.

McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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mobile apps
McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people’s anxiety around COVID-19.

Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

McAfee’s new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis
Wed, 19th May 2021
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McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.

COVID-19-themed threats, Powershell malware continue surge
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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“The world—and enterprises—adjusted amidst pandemic restrictions and sustained remote work challenges, while security threats continued to evolve in complexity and increase in volume."

McAfee brings on new partners in push for zero trust security
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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malware
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"Together with our SIA partners, we are strengthening security for the critical apps that enterprises rely on every day."

Ingram Micro and McAfee expand partnership
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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distribution
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partnerships
The move aims to widen the scope for their combined efforts to ‘transform’ McAfee’s channel programme and provide access to McAfee products across Ingram Micro’s distribution network.

McAfee names ThreatQ innovation partner of the year
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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partnerships
ThreatQuotient has been named McAfee Global Security Innovation Alliance Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Global cybercrime losses rapidly approaching trillion-dollar mark - McAfee report
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
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incident management
Global losses from cybercrime are close to becoming a ‘trillion-dollar’ shackle that is weighing down the global economy.

Attivo solutions launch on McAfee marketplace
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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edr
Attivo Networks’ endpoint security solutions are available for free trial and purchase through McAfee’s new cloud marketplace.

COVID-19-themed attacks and PowerShell malware surged in Q2 - report
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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powershell
“The second quarter of 2020 saw continued developments in innovative threat categories such as PowerShell malware and the quick adaptation by cybercriminals to target organisations through employees working from remote environments.”

BT adds Zoom Meetings to its digital workplace portfolio
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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firewall
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network management
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network security
The agreement means BT becomes the first global provider to offer a fully managed Zoom Meetings service featuring a choice of connectivity and integration with its global voice network.