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Top 8 trusted cybersecurity companies in the world
As soon as the government of the United States announced a ban on Russian security software provided by Kaspersky, all the system administrators working across the world searched for the most trusted cybersecurity software companies in the world. Here’s an article that throws some light on this issue and will help in providing the best […]
FireEye and McAfee Enterprise merger leads to Trellix
In March 2021, Symphony Technology Group (STG) announced that it is purchasing security firm McAfee Enterprise for $4 billion. And in June last year, the investment firm declared it will merge the company with FireEye acquired for $1.2 billion, leading to a bigger company in assets, customer count and market value. Now, in January 2022, […]
McAfee makes it official that it is sold out for $14 billion
Russia-based Cybersecurity firm McAfee has made it official that it has been sold to a consortium of private investors for $14 billion. Hence, by this year’s end, the firm’s ownership will be transferred to an investor group led by Advent International Permira Advisers LLC, Crosspoint Capital Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and GIC Private- […]
McAfee and FireEye $2 billion merger details
Cybersecurity firms McAfee and FireEye will reportedly be merged to form a $2 billion business by early 2022. And the 40,000 customers (of both firms) and 5000 employees will soon work together to create a benchmark in security business from then on. Highly placed sources reporting to Cybersecurity Insiders have reported that Bryan Palma, the […]
Over 3.1 million cyber attacks on cloud user accounts
McAfee released an ‘MVISION’ Cloud User Report on Tuesday stating that the year 2020 witnessed over 3.1 million cyber attacks on cloud user accounts. And most of them were malware related followed by account hijackings and targeted attacks against vulnerabilities. As per the report, the industries that were majorly targeted include retail, technology, financial, public […]
Symphony Technology to acquire Cybersecurity Firm McAfee for $4 billion
American Cybersecurity firm McAfee has made it official that it is going to sell its enterprise business to Symphony Technology Group (STG) for all cash $4bn. However, the acquisition is subjected to certain terms that will have to be endorsed by the consortium led by STG and if all goes well will get completed by […]
Google identifies McAfee Malware spread on Biden supporters via China
American McAfee Cybersecurity software company seems to have fallen prey to Chinese hackers as Google has identified a hackers campaign from China that has been using McAfee name to spread malware among Joe Biden supporters and staff. Google states that a similar hacking group from Iran was seen targeting President Donald Trump’s US Presidential 2020 […]
McAfee says Cyber Criminals are exploiting Corona fears
As most companies are asking their employees to work from home to keep their business operations alive during the Corona Virus pandemic crisis, a research conducted by Cybersecurity Firm McAfee says that the trend is being exploited by hackers who are making money by launching malicious apps, phishing campaigns, malware and harmful websites. McAfee COVID […]
McAfee says corporate cloud networks being targeted with Cyber Attacks
As corporate companies across the world have initiated their employees to work from home, the pressure on corporate cloud networks is said to have increased immensely. And according to a report released by Cybersecurity firm McAfee a spike in external hacks by 600% is being observed from the past few weeks. McAfee reached the said […]
McAfee predicts a surge in Malware and Financial frauds due to COVID 19
McAfee Labs, a Cybersecurity research division of McAfee has predicted that there could be a surge in malware and finance-related frauds during the COVID 19 Pandemic spread. A report titled “COVID-19: Malware makes Hay during a Pandemic” says that the threat will emerge mainly in the form of phishing attacks where hackers will send bulk […]
