Recent Events Reiterate the Importance of Sophisticated Cybersecurity
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The recent surge of data breaches, business and agency hacks are just some of the reminders of how fragile our information infrastructure is. According to a report by NPR from December, hackers attached their malware to a software update from SolarWinds, a company based in Austin, Texas. Many federal agencies and thousands of companies worldwide used SolarWinds Orion software to monitor their computer networks. Now, the cybersecurity company Trustwave informed SolarWinds that it has identified three new critical flaws in software produced by SolarWinds. According to a report by NBC News, SolarWinds has released a patch to fix the security flaws, and neither company found evidence that hackers had exploited the vulnerabilities. Yet, the findings raise new questions about security at SolarWinds, which provides information technology softwa
McAfee and LG Extend PC Security Service in Korea
McAfee and LG Extend PC Security Service in Korea
McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE) “ McAfee today announced a new partnership with LG to pre-install a 30-day free trial of McAfee security on LG PCs in Korea and worldwide. Customers who purchase a new LG PC will have the peace-of-mind knowing that they are protected right away and have the option to upgrade to a full license at an attractive introductory price. According to the recent
McAfee Labs Threats Report: November 2020, 419 threats were discovered every minute representing a 12% increase from the first quarter of 2020. With new threats being created every day its more important than ever for consumers to secure their digital lives. The partnership between McAfee and LG will enable consumers with the right security tools to ensure they can enjoy their digital lives to the fullest.
Virgin Money UK expects pandemic stress on banks to step up later this year
Published 2 months ago
By Muvija M
(Reuters) – The boss of Virgin Money UK said on Tuesday the lender is taking a cautious approach despite turning a statutory profit in the latest quarter, with stress on customer finances from the COVID-19 crisis likely to increase later this year.
Shares in the UK’s sixth largest lender jumped 7% to 141 pence by 1337 GMT, amongst the best performers in the UK mid-cap index.
“The great majority of people – whether it was credit cards or personal loans – who are on payment holidays have resumed payment. And in the business book we’ve not seen any material losses or impairments,” Chief Executive David Duffy told Reuters.
McAfee and Ingram Micro Deepen Relationship to Provide Leading Security Solutions Across the Globe
McAfee and Ingram Micro Deepen Relationship to Provide Leading Security Solutions Across the Globe
McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE) “ Today, McAfee and Ingram Micro Inc., a global leader in technology and supply chain services, have announced an expanded worldwide relationship that builds on the transformation of the McAfee channel program. The new agreement will provide access to McAfee products and solutions across Ingram Micros global distribution network, including its regional Cloud Marketplaces and Centers of Excellence. McAfee launched its SaaS portfolio on the U.S. Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace in late 2020, and plans to expand its footprint on Ingram Micros network of e-commerce platforms throughout 2021. Both companies recognize the opportunity and impact of cloud transformation happening within the channel landscape. Together, the two companies are working to help channel