Feb. 10 at 5:57 a.m.
Filed under:
China,
Energy,
International,
Internet
By Associated Press
Hackers operating from China stole sensitive information from Western oil companies, a U.S. security firm reported Thursday, adding to complaints about pervasive Internet crime traced to the country.
The report by McAfee Inc. did not identify the companies but said the “coordinated, covert and targeted” attacks began in November 2009 and targeted computers of oil and gas companies in the United States, Taiwan, Greece and Kazakhstan. It said the attackers stole information on operations, bidding for oil fields and financing. Get the full story »
Aug. 19, 2010 at 8:14 a.m.
Filed under:
Computers,
Consumer news,
Software
By Associated Press
If you’re looking for Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts or Jessica Biel online, look out! The movie stars top the latest list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for online, according to new research by computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. Get the full story »
Aug. 19, 2010 at 7:46 a.m.
Filed under:
Computers,
M&A,
Software
By Associated Press
Chip maker Intel says it has agreed to buy computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share. Intel Corp., which is based in Santa Clara, Calif., said the deal highlights “that security is now a fundamental component of online computing.” Get the full story »
