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Mac Users Face Growing Malware Threats

Apple users should be on the lookout for fake antivirus software and other malware targeting the Mac platform, McAfee warns While it used to be that Mac users felt somewhat insulated from the variety of malware threats circulating the web, cybercriminals have noted the growing popularity of Apple products and are now distributing malware aimed Read more…

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Osama bin Laden Death Scams Haunt the Internet

Be wary of unsolicited emails and messages related to Osama bin Laden, McAfee warns  Cyber scammers are using the high-profile news of Osama bin Laden’s death to distribute dangerous emails and messages related to the incident. So far, McAfee Labs™ has seen spam emails that claim to have confirmation of bin Laden’s death—or survival—as well Read more…

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Easter Bunny Delivers Basket of Malware

Avoid clicking on links and images in malware-laden emails, McAfee warns Computer users around the world received phony Easter greetings with links to malware on Monday, according to research by McAfee Labs™. Cybercrooks often take advantage of current events to grab computer users’ attention, and this time they are using the upcoming Christian holiday to Read more…

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Japan Earthquake Scams Spreading Quickly

Users should beware of phony donation requests and dangerous links, McAfee warns Just hours after a devastating 9.0 earthquake hit northeast Japan on Friday, scammers were already busy designing online scams to trick consumers out of their information and money. McAfee has already uncovered phishing emails related to the disaster and a suspected scam site erected Read more…

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Holidays Are High Time for Cybercrime

Consumers should watch out for the 12 scams of Christmas, McAfee warns A season that should be merry can be downright scary when cybercriminals get their way over the holidays. This is why McAfee is warning consumers to beware of the 12 scams of Christmas. From taking advantage of our desire to give with fake Read more…

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Scareware Makes Cybercrooks Hundreds of Millions Each Year

Fake antivirus and anti-spyware software, or “scareware”, now represents 23% of all malware in circulation, McAfee warns Forget ghosts and goblins, what you should really be scared of this Halloween is “scareware.” It’s a trick that cyberscammers have been using to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars each year – and it’s no treat Read more…

Tags: consumer threat alert, fake anti-virus software, scareware

Is Your Computer Being Controlled by a Cybercrook?

McAfee warns that cybercriminals can now use social media and malicious websites to create and manage botnets Cybercrooks have long been using botnets, or networks of remotely-controlled, infected computers, for malicious purposes. Now it is possible for cybercriminals to infect computers via dangerous websites, and control computers using social networking sites such as Twitter and Read more…

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New “Here You Have” Worm Delivers Unwanted Gift

Global mass mailing worm masquerades as business message but links to malware, McAfee Labs warns  A new Internet worm dubbed “Here You Have” is streaming into worldwide inboxes, offering a dangerous payload, according to McAfee Labs. The worm, which travels via spam email with the subject line of “Here you have,” or “Just for you,” Read more…

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Travel Warning: Fake Sites Try To Trick U.S. Visitors

Foreigners trying to register online for travel to the U.S. may face phony websites designed to steal their money and information, or spread malware, McAfee warns If you are a resident of one of the 36 countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, or know someone who is planning to travel to the United Read more…

Tags: phishing scams, US ESTA Fee Scam, US Visa Waiver Program scam

Hot Celebrity Searches Lead To Hidden Dangers

Searching online for celebrity news, pictures and downloads can turn up pornography, malicious software and phishing sites, McAfee warns Perhaps you saw the latest Cameron Diaz movie and decided to search online for photos and screensavers of the actress. What you may have not known is that Cameron Diaz is currently the Most Dangerous Celebrity, Read more…

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