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McAfee VirusScan Definition 5806 (Windows): McAfee Virus Scan Updates - latest virus definition update for users of McAfee's antivirus product.; Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows, McAfee VirusScan; Software downloads 2009-11-18
Countries engaging in Cyber Cold War: Major countries and nation-states are engaged in a "Cyber Cold War", amassing "cyber weapons", conducting espionage and testing networks in preparation for using the internet to conduct war, reports McAfee. Major countries and nation-states are engaged in a "Cyber Cold War", amassing "cyber weapons", conducting espionage and testing networks...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Espionage, Internet, war, McAfee, Elinor Mills CNET News; News items 2009-11-17
My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer: With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Vista/7, software, McAfee Inc., AV Software, Malwarebytes; Discussion threads 2009-11-12
My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer: I had an ugly run-in with scareware last night, but I'm not sure what left me more annoyed: The dreaded Antivirus Pro 2009 scareware or McAfee, my anti-virus software provider. by Larry Dignan; Tags: McAfee Inc., Antivirus, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-11-12
Andrew McAfee & Enterprise 2.0 conference: A very busy week in San Francisco at the inaugural West coast Enterprise 2.0 conference, which has proved very successful so far. I'll write a longer post after the conclusion Thursday, but for now here's a brief video discussion between myself and Andrew...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Enterprise 2.0, Conference, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2009-11-04

McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise: Worked for SYMC - products inadequately testedWe rearchitected stuff as it was going out the door. That experience was one more reason I eventually switched to Mac.Working for SYMCYou should have stuck around...Then you could have said to have been part of improving of the process . Just compare Norton...; Tags: SECURITY, Norton 2010, McAfee Inc., Norton Co., Symantec Corp.; Discussion threads 2009-10-30
McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise: The most recent quarterly reports from McAfee and Symantec highlight some trench warfare in both the enterprise and consumer markets. by Larry Dignan; Tags: McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-10-30
McAfee Virtual Technician 5.5 (Windows): The McAfee Virtual Technician will collect certain system information from your computer in order for the program and McAfee Support personnel to diagnose and resolve any problems related to your McAfee software. The system information collected from your computer may include information regarding McAfee products, operating system information, browser information,...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows; Software downloads 2009-10-09
A million seats and counting: Verdiem scores another major customer, partner for power management software: With more than 1 million desktops now using its power management software technology, Verdiem is adding another major customer this week -- chocolate giant Cadbury -- as well as as major technology partner -- security software developer McAfee. The company also has earned Windows 7 logo certification as a Microsoft...; Tags: Software, McAfee Inc., Power Management, Cadbury Schweppes Plc., Verdiem, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2009-10-06
McAfee Online Back-up 1.0 (Windows): McAfee Online Backup takes the hassle out of manually backing up all of your valuable digital files - from high definition video to treasured family photos. Once you've installed the software, the backup process is easy because it's fully automated. Your files are then encrypted and stored on a secure...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows, McAfee Online Backup, Backups; Software downloads 2009-09-30
Live event: Andrew McAfee and Thomas Davenport debate the merits of Enterprise 2.0: nanoiBlock Spyware it is the savior to save it from the violence talon. the spyware and adware blocker has passed the numerous anti-virus tests and ?Eureka? it is the one they find for years.; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Davenport Co., Enterprise 2.0, McAfee Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-09-09
McAfee: Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celeb in cyberspace: How IronicSeeing as McAffee is the most dangerous AV app in cyberspace.Looks like an ordinary popularity chart to me. ntnt; Tags: McAfee Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-08-25
McAfee: Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celeb in cyberspace: Folks searching for Jessica Biel have a one in five chance of landing at a Website carrying online threats such as spyware, adware, viruses and malware, according to McAfee. by Larry Dignan; Tags: McAfee Inc., Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-08-25
McAfee VirusScan Definition 5718 (Windows): McAfee Virus Scan Updates - latest virus definition update for users of McAfee's antivirus product.; Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows, McAfee VirusScan; Software downloads 2009-08-23
McAfee acquires MX Logic, Delivers solid third quarter outlook: McAfee on Thursday acquired MX Logic, which provides on-demand email, continuity and Web services, for $140 million. The move is designed to bolster McAfee's security as a service lineup. Security software vendors have been racing to the cloud. MX Logic has 40,000 customers who cover more than...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Revenue, MX Logic Inc., GAAP, Financial Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-07-30
McAfee Avert Stinger 10.0.1.624 (Windows): Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files,...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows, Stinger; Software downloads 2009-07-06
Inside the Password-Stealing Business: The Who and How of Identity Theft: This paper outlines contemporary attack techniques used in the most advanced and prevalent password stealing malware families, it explains the tricks of the trade (such as on-screen keyboards) used to attack banks latest security mechanisms, and it dissects a new target of password-stealing behavior - massive multiplayer online role-playing games...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Password, Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Identity Theft, Security; White papers 2009-07-01
The Rise of AutoRun - Based Malware: Seeing the popularity of removable storage, virus authors realized the potential of using this media as an infection vector. And they are greatly aided by a convenience feature in operating systems called AutoRun, which launches the content on a removable disk without any user interaction. This paper traces the advancements...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Malware, Virus, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers 2009-06-26
McAfee Family Protection 1.0 (Windows): McAfee Family Protection is easy-to-use and built to empower parents to say "yes" to their children's online interests while protecting them as they learn and explore. The program can be set-up in a matter of minutes. Once its installed, parents are provided peace of mind while allowing their children...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows, McAfee Family Protection, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion; Software downloads 2009-06-02
Standardizing on McAfee for Complete Endpoint Protection Saves the State of New York Millions of Dollars While Increasing Security: With 19 million New York citizens to support, the State's Chief Information Officer/Office for Technology (CIO/OFT) ensures that the New York state executive branch's 106 departments - including the departments of transportation, children and family services, and labor, and offices of the governor and homeland security - operate seamlessly to...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Security, New York; Case studies 2009-06-01