News tagged with mcafee
McAfee antivirus program goes berserk, freezes PCs
(AP) -- Computers in companies, hospitals and schools around the world got stuck repeatedly rebooting themselves Wednesday after an antivirus program identified a normal Windows file as a virus.
Apr 21, 2010 |
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Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says its new computer security program can be downloaded starting on Tuesday.
Sep 29, 2009 |
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Intel-McAfee preview new rootkit weapon
(PhysOrg.com) -- Letting everyone know that today's computing is no longer about running good anti-virus software, McAfee this week presented a new technology approach in computer protection called DeepSAFE, ...
Sep 16, 2011 |
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Report: Global cyberattack under way for 5 years
(AP) -- A computer security firm says cybercriminals have spent at least the past five years targeting more than 70 government entities, nonprofit groups and corporations to steal troves of data.
Aug 03, 2011 |
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Microsoft patches 34 security holes, many critical
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. issued a record number of security patches for its software Tuesday as part of its regular monthly update.
Oct 13, 2009 |
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China hit by 500,000 cyberattacks in 2010
China said Tuesday it was hit by nearly 500,000 cyberattacks last year, about half of which originated from foreign countries including the United States and India.
Aug 09, 2011 |
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McAfee: rogue anti-virus slipped quality controls
Web computer security firm McAfee blamed fresh changes to a quality control system for the release of a flawed anti-virus update that sabotaged computers worldwide. ...
Apr 23, 2010 |
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Web-monitoring software gathers data on kid chats
(AP) -- Parents who install a leading brand of software to monitor their kids' online activities may be unwittingly allowing the developer to gather marketing data from children as young as 7 - and to sell ...
Sep 04, 2009 |
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More computer worms, viruses expected to target social networks
Social networkers of the world, it's time to amp up your security software and put on your cynical cap before clicking on friend requests and links to "funny videos." Facebook and Twitter will be the top targets for cyber ...
Jan 15, 2010 |
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Security firms issue warning over email worm
Computer security firms issued warnings on Friday over a computer virus that arrives by email offering downloads of "free sex movies" or documents.
Sep 10, 2010 |
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Intel says FTC approves McAfee acquisition
Intel said Tuesday that US anti-trust regulators have cleared its 7.68-billion-dollar acquisition of computer security firm McAfee but the deal is still being examined in Europe.
Dec 21, 2010 |
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Stuxnet-like virus points to new round of cyber war
Internet security specialists have warned of a new round of cyber warfare in the form of a computer virus similar to the malicious Stuxnet worm believed to have targeted Iran's nuclear program. ...
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Email scam targets Facebook users: Web security firm
Computer hackers are targeting Facebook users with an email scam that attempts to steal their passwords, Web security firm McAfee said.
Mar 18, 2010 |
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Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B in push beyond PCs (Update 3)
(AP) -- Talk about a new meaning for "Intel Inside." Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to the Internet ...
Aug 19, 2010 |
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Cyber crooks targeting smartphones: McAfee
Smartphones have become prime targets for hackers and spammers, computer security firm McAfee said in a report released Tuesday.
Feb 08, 2011 |
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McAfee
McAfee, Inc. ( /ˈmækəfiː/) is a computer security company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA. It markets software and services to home users, businesses and the public sector. On August 19, 2010, electronics company Intel agreed to purchase McAfee for $7.68 billion (£5 billion). The acquisition closed on February 28, 2011.
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