'Cyber criminals try to steal fin data using fake tax ads'

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 16:54

Cyber criminals try to take advantage of the rush during the last days of e-filing as tax payers try to meet the deadline set by the I-T department.

Cyber-crime costs up to $500 bn to world economy

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 17:27

Cybercrime costs the global economy between a whopping USD 100 billion and USD 500 billion annually, according to a first-of-its-kind report quantifying the economic impact of malicious cyber activity.

Aquaman is the most toxic superhero online: McAfee

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 16:09

Cyber criminals are leveraging on the popularity of fictional superheroes such as Superman and Aquaman for stealing personal data of users through malicious softwares.

Cybercriminals hitting through fake relief fund sites: McAfee

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 19:06

Many fake websites seeking donations for Uttarakhand flood relief fund are emerging threat for Internet users as these are spreading malicious programmes, security solutions provider McAfee said.

Rapid rise in malware in Jan-Mar quarter: McAfee

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 23:40

A rapid increase was seen in malicious software programmes, mainly those targetting users of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, in the January-March quarter this year.

Rapid rise in malware in Jan-Mar quarter: McAfee

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 22:45

A rapid increase was seen in malicious software programmes, mainly those targetting users of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, in the January-March quarter this year, says a report.

Gayle most dangerous cricketer in Indian cyberspace: McAfee

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 23:01

Cyber criminals use famous personalities in news like Chris Gayle and S Sreesanth, to lure people to websites with malicious software, a study by online security solutions firm McAfee has said.

McAfee to acquire firewall Stonesoft for $389 million

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 19:52

Security software maker McAfee said here Monday that it will acquire Finland-based Stonesoft Oyj for about USD 389 million in cash.

`Sending sexts on Valentine`s could be dangerous`

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 15:15

Experts have warned people against sending sexy or romantic photos to their lover via email, text and social media.

McAfee hoping to start new life with young girlfriends in Southampton

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 18:40

Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee has revealed how he wants to start a new life in the UK with his two young girlfriends.

Be on guard against scammers this holiday season: McAfee

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 18:23

"Scammers use channels like Facebook and Twitter just like email and websites to scam consumers during the holidays," said the '2012 Holiday Shopping Study', conducted online among over 1,100 Indian adults.