Lackluster consumer confidence in online purchases accounts for the overwhelming majority of terminated transactions. To help boost consumer confidence in purchasing online, McAfee announced today that numerous large e-retailers have embraced McAfee SECURE service.

Hong Kong (.hk) domain has jumped 28 places as the most dangerous place to surf and search on the web according to a new McAfee Inc. (NYSE: MFE) report called "Mapping the Mal Web Revisited" which is released today. Hong Kong takes the mantle from Tokelau, a tiny island of 1,500 inhabitants in the South Pacific.

The Hong Kong (.hk) domain jumped 28 spots and is now the #1 most dangerous place to surf and search on the web according a new report called "Mapping the Mal Web Revisited." This is the second annual such report.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) announced that it has joined the HP BladeSystem Solution Builder Program, a community of more than 300 technology and service providers working together to accelerate the deployment of customer-centric solutions on HP BladeSystem architecture. McAfee's new Content Security Blade Server is fully integrated with HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades.

New SearchScan feature from Yahoo! search alerts users about dangerous web sites before they click on them.

McAfee, Inc.(NYSE: MFE) announced that it has signed a multi-year worldwide partnership with Acer Inc. to provide McAfee Internet Security Suite with SiteAdvisor(TM) for Acer's consumer customers. Acer computers will ship with the McAfee software suite, starting in Q2 2008 and support more than 28 languages.

McAfee, Inc.announced that a new, 10-step Internet Safety Plan eBook is available online through the McAfee Advice Center. The downloadable plan includes age-appropriate, easy-to-understand Internet safety guidelines for kids, tweens, teens, and "newbies," providing tips for parents, educators, community groups, and other influencers who want to educate consumers about Internet safety.

McAfee, Inc. announced that leading research firm Gartner, Inc. has placed the company in the leaders quadrant in its "Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms" as published on December 21, 2007.(1) Gartner's research examined vendors who offer solutions in the endpoint protection marketplace.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) announced rapid customer adoption of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator®4.0 (ePOTM ), the first and only platform that lets enterprises and governments centrally manage security and compliance products from multiple vendors.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) announced the general availability of McAfee GroupShield 7 for Lotus Domino and McAfee GroupShield 7 for Microsoft Exchange. The new versions include a number of enhancements designed to provide greater threat protection, while making management easier than ever before.

McAfee, Inc. announced that it provides coverage for two security vulnerabilities disclosed by Microsoft Corporation. These vulnerabilities have been reviewed by McAfee® Avert® Labs, and based on their findings, McAfee recommends that users confirm the Microsoft product version outlined in the bulletins and update as recommended by Microsoft and McAfee.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the privately-held ScanAlert, Inc., creators of the fast-growing HACKER SAFE® Web site security certification service, for approximately $51 million in cash up front and with an earn-out of up to an additional $24 million if certain performance targets are met.