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PC malware had its "busiest quarter in recent history," according to McAfee's quarterly security report released Wednesday.
By Cameron Scott | 23 May, 2012 20:08
Intel today described management and security capabilities that will be part of its new Intel Core vPro processor family used in PCs, tablets, laptops and intelligent systems.
By Ellen Messmer | 15 May, 2012 23:42
Intel, which last year acquired McAfee for its security expertise, today described work it is doing to provide enterprises with a way to secure data stored in public or hybrid cloud environments.
By Ellen Messmer | 05 May, 2012 05:33
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- IT executives with federal and state governments are struggling to sort out mobile strategies for smartphones and tablets that would be used by employees at work.
By Ellen Messmer | 06 April, 2012 05:44
McAfee today announced a version of its antivirus software for VMware's vShield security technology.
By Ellen Messmer | 04 April, 2012 20:50
QUESTION: I've been told that I shouldn't have more than one antivirus program running on my PC. Can I use both McAfee and Microsoft Anti-Spyware (or another spyware application), for example? I want to be extra safe online, and I know that security suites are often good in some areas but not in all. Is there a list that will tell me what I can and can't use together?
By Chris Byers | 18 August, 2010 04:25
Businesses are eyeing a transition to Microsoft Windows 7, and with a wealth of security features that are part of it, it's worth figuring out the good and bad about each of them, says Gartner analyst Neil MacDonald, who notes in some cases, third-party security products might be the better fit.
By Ellen Messmer | 29 June, 2010 07:28
Last week a flawed DAT file from McAfee led to false positives crashing Windows XP systems and leading to a massive cleanup effort. It would be very easy to simply point the finger at McAfee, terminate the employment of a scapegoat security engineer or two, and continue on with the status quo, however the whole incident is an illustration of why the anti-malware industry--not just McAfee--need to embrace the U.S. Marines mantra to improvise, adapt, and overcome.
By Tony Bradley | 28 April, 2010 10:15
McAfee's latest version of its managed security service includes new features that let companies scan their Web sites for vulnerabilities as well as check for compliance with payment-card industry standards for handling financial data.
By Jeremy Kirk | 21 July, 2009 05:10
McAfee is expanding its staff in China amid a boom in the country's security market fueled by the launch of next-generation mobile networks.
By Owen Fletcher | 23 June, 2009 22:20
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