April 11, 2012 - Smartphones now make up half of all activated mobile phones. And as we know, smartphones are small computers, capable of performing most of the same functions as a PC, primarily through the use of mobile applications. Some claim that mobile malware (continue reading...) Read more
April 6, 2012 - As we kicked off our March #SecChat on critical infrastructure, the first question on many participants’ minds was one of definition: What makes an infrastructure critical in the first place? There seem to be countless general definitions for critical (continue reading...) Read more
April 5, 2012 - If you were hit by a bus, and passed on to whatever heaven might exist, would you care about your Facebook page? Probably not. But your loved ones more than likely would. Things like email, websites, and social media profiles (continue reading...) Read more
April 2, 2012 - My blog has been nominated for the Top 25 Tech Moms 2012 list by Circle of Moms, the largest and fastest growing online community for moms. Please vote for me here by (continue reading...) Read more
April 2, 2012 - Last year, in order to combat a particularly insidious virus known as DroidDream, Google remotely deleted infected applications from thousands of Android devices. Apps that appeared legitimate were bundled with malware, then distributed via Google’s Android Marketplace. More than 50 (continue reading...) Read more
March 30, 2012 - Make no mistake: online security is on every shopper’s mind. Online shopping is already a major part of US retail sales culture, and cybercriminals have been quick to follow the money. Bogus online retailers have boomed in recent years, setting up (continue reading...) Read more
March 29, 2012 - At my core, I’m a technologist. So, sometimes when I hear certain marketing buzz words, I cringe. But there is one term that Gartner analysts have coined that actually makes sense in a world of technology that is changing so (continue reading...) Read more
March 29, 2012 - A core component of a database security strategy which reliably protects an organization’s sensitive information and ensures continuous compliance, is having a means of answering three simple questions: What? When? Who? Clear visibility into the nature of each and every database (continue reading...) Read more
March 28, 2012 - Now, I know at first glance this might seem humorous to many parents – helping their tech-savvy children with their laptops – but PLEASE read on – it could possibly save you some headaches and even some money! Along with lunchboxes, (continue reading...) Read more
March 23, 2012 - It’s been more than a year since McAfee became an Intel company, and the team and I have been privileged to be a part of designing and developing our DeepSAFE technology, as well as Deep Defender, (continue reading...) Read more
March 23, 2012 - When it comes to eCommerce, there are many factors that determine the success of your business. Each and every aspect of your website must be built with the customer in mind. Building trust is one of those factors, and one (continue reading...) Read more
March 23, 2012 - Back in 2010, The Wall Street Journal was already warning us about app developers’ lack of transparency with regard to their intentions. “An examination of 101 popular smartphone “apps”—games and other software applications for iPhone and Android phones—showed that 56 (continue reading...) Read more
March 22, 2012 - Pinterest users should be on the lookout for a new wave of scams that can compromise their personal information. With an estimated 13 million users, Pinterest is a social network that allows users to collect images online and use (continue reading...) Read more
March 22, 2012 - Mobile security is a topic I return to again and again and why not? Considering the proliferation of smartphone among the urban population of India and the demand for the same even in rural outbacks with poor internet connectivity, it (continue reading...) Read more
March 22, 2012 - If you’ve been following along in the Security Connected blog lately, I’m sure you’ve noticed my series of podcast interviews on critical infrastructure with Eric Knapp, Director of Critical Infrastructure Markets in McAfee’s Global Business Development Group. Building upon (continue reading...) Read more
March 21, 2012 - As Cybermum, my job is to help keep you and your family safe in your online lives. But as a mother I would also like to make sure you have some tips and ‘know-how’ for staying safe in your day-to-day (continue reading...) Read more
March 21, 2012 - “Vishing” occurs when criminals cold-call victims and attempt to persuade them to divulge personal information over the phone. These scammers are generally after credit card numbers and personal identifying information, which can then be used to commit financial theft. Vishing (continue reading...) Read more
March 21, 2012 - Let’s face it, threats have gotten much more complex; like complex mechanisms they use multiple, consecutive methods to attack. At McAfee, our research teams continually analyze the threat landscape, and define threats in terms of their attack mechanisms, which consistently (continue reading...) Read more
March 19, 2012 - You have not heard from me for a while. And unfortunately, there was a good reason for that. I broke my shoulder by skiing. It was in fact a stupid accident but that’s what most accidents are stupid aren’t they? (continue reading...) Read more
March 16, 2012 - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media platforms are invaluable tools for 21st century enterprise collaboration and marketing, but they introduce multiple security hazards that organizations struggle to address. Dangers include confidential data leakage, reputational damage, social engineering opportunities (continue reading...) Read more