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Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Malware

Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis
Endpoint Protection

McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
COVID-19-themed threats, Powershell malware continue surge
Malware

COVID-19-themed threats, Powershell malware continue surge

COVID-19-themed threats and Powershell malware surge, according to McAfee's Threats Report. Average threats reached 648 per minute, a 10% increase.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
McAfee brings on new partners in push for zero trust security
Malware

McAfee brings on new partners in push for zero trust security

McAfee expands its security alliance program with Appgate, Axis Security, and TransientX to advance zero trust network access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
Ingram Micro and McAfee expand partnership
Partner Programmes

Ingram Micro and McAfee expand partnership

McAfee and Ingram Micro expand partnership to transform channel programme and provide access to McAfee products worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
McAfee names ThreatQ innovation partner of the year
Partner Programmes

McAfee names ThreatQ innovation partner of the year

ThreatQuotient has been named McAfee Global Security Innovation Alliance Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Global cybercrime losses rapidly approaching trillion-dollar mark - McAfee report
Cloud Access Security Broker

Global cybercrime losses rapidly approaching trillion-dollar mark - McAfee report

Global losses from cybercrime are close to becoming a 'trillion-dollar' shackle that is weighing down the global economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
Attivo solutions launch on McAfee marketplace
Data Protection

Attivo solutions launch on McAfee marketplace

Attivo Networks' endpoint security solutions are available for free trial and purchase through McAfee's new cloud marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
COVID-19-themed attacks and PowerShell malware surged in Q2 - report
Malware

COVID-19-themed attacks and PowerShell malware surged in Q2 - report

New malware samples increased by 11.5% in Q2 2020, with COVID-19-themed cyber-attacks surging 605%, according to McAfee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
BT adds Zoom Meetings to its digital workplace portfolio
Firewalls

BT adds Zoom Meetings to its digital workplace portfolio

BT becomes first global provider to offer a fully managed Zoom Meetings service, including enhanced security and expanded connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
McAfee finds vulnerabilities in 'temi' the videoconferencing robot
Robotics

McAfee finds vulnerabilities in 'temi' the videoconferencing robot

Temi is commonly used in environments including businesses, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and other environments including the home.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
BT Security shakes up roster of vendors after 'largest ever' partner review
Firewalls

BT Security shakes up roster of vendors after 'largest ever' partner review

BT Security selects McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet as key partners in its new security vendor ecosystem.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform

Several big names have been revealed as underperforming compared with the market average with low partner sentiment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Unified Communications

Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase

Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
McAfee collaborates with Atlassian to bolster security for cloud adopters
Unified Communications

McAfee collaborates with Atlassian to bolster security for cloud adopters

McAfee partners with Atlassian to enhance cloud security, allowing joint customers to apply advanced data protections and threat detection via MVISION Cloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
McAfee unveils new Microsoft Teams encryption update
Unified Communications

McAfee unveils new Microsoft Teams encryption update

McAfee has introduced an MVISION Cloud update enhancing encryption in Microsoft Teams, boosting secure data sharing and collaboration as remote work surges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
D-Link Covr Mesh Wi-Fi System incorporates McAfee protection
Cloud Access Security Broker

D-Link Covr Mesh Wi-Fi System incorporates McAfee protection

As more people start working from home, Wi-Fi blackspots hinder productively and limit the choice of locations in the home for use as an office space.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
2020 will be 'the year of mobile sneak attacks' - McAfee
Malware

2020 will be 'the year of mobile sneak attacks' - McAfee

McAfee warns 2020 could be 'the year of mobile sneak attacks' as hidden apps, fake gaming content, and malware exploiting third-party logins proliferate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
McAfee introduces security solution aimed at simplifying SASE adoption
Cloud Security

McAfee introduces security solution aimed at simplifying SASE adoption

McAfee introduces its Unified Cloud Edge on the MVISION platform, aiming to streamline Secure Access Service Edge adoption and enhance cybersecurity efficiency.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020