McAfee study names Shawn Mendes as 'Canada's Most Dangerous Celebrity in 2017'

Canadian pop rock musician Shawn Mendes dethrones Justin Beiber as the country's most dangerous celebrity to search for online when it comes to exposing their fans to malicious websites. According to this study from McAfee, the list usually covers all kinds of celebrities but this year the musicians dominate the list. Returnees include Justin Beiber (No. 2), Avril Lavigne (No. 3), and Drake (No. 6). The other Canadian musicians part of the list include Celine Dion (No. 4),  Carly Rae Jepsen (No. 5), and Alessia Cara (No. 7). McAfee cautions people to be careful what they click on when they're online. For example, if you're trying to sneak a peek at new Shawn Mendes material, it would be best to wait for the official release and searching for things like "Free MP3s" can mostly lead you to risky, malware-infested sites. The computer security software company recommends using some of its tools like the McAfee WebAdvisor and McAfee Total Protection.

McAfee: Superman is the most toxic superhero in terms of malware

He may be the Man of Steel but he also leads the pack in vulnerable search results and malware. As comic fans begin preparing for Comic-Con, McAfee today released its second annual 2014 Most Toxic Superheroes list, with Superman coming in at number 1. McAfee researched superheroes to find out which ones are kryptonite on the Web and result in bad links, including viruses, malware, and sites laden with malicious software designed to steal passwords and personal information. 

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LG and McAfee partner to bring a new anti-theft feature to the G3

LG wants to protect your new G3 from unauthorized factory resets with its new partnership with McAfee. The G3 will come pre-installed with a version of McAfee Mobile Security that will give you a kill switch for the smartphone. This feature will let you disable the phone remotely in case you lose the device or it gets stolen. Some of the features available through the McAfee app include an antivirus, data backup, remote tracking, and remote lock and wipe. The lock screen of the app can block factory resets and any rooting attempts of your device. The app will be free for G3 users for five years.

76 per cent of Canadian youth admit they hide online activities from parents

McAfee Canada released the findings from the company’s 2014 Digital Deception in Canada study, which examines the online habits and interests of preteens, teens and young adults. It finds that when it comes to spending time on the Internet, Canadian youth between the ages of 10 and 23 are viewing content and engaging in behaviour that they choose to hide from their parents in a variety of ways.

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