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Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024 • 17 min. read
ESET Research
eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024 • 8 min. read
Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam
Anh Ho, Facundo Muñoz, Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé • 07 Mar 2024 • 14 min. read
Evasive Panda leverages Monlam Festival to target Tibetans
Business Security, Digital Security
Delivering trust with DNS security
Privacy
7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data
Secure Coding
Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals
Python’s versatility and short learning curve are just two factors that explain the language’s 'grip' on cybersecurity
Christian Ali Bravo • 25 Apr 2024
Video
What makes Starmus unique? A Q&A with award-winning filmmaker Todd Miller
The director of the Apollo 11 movie shares his views about the role of technology in addressing pressing global challenges, as well as why he became involved with Starmus
Editor • 24 Apr 2024
How technology drives progress – A Q&A with Nobel laureate Michel Mayor
We spoke to Michel Mayor about the importance of public engagement with science and how to foster responsibility among the youth for the preservation of our changing planet
Editor • 23 Apr 2024
The vision behind Starmus – A Q&A with the festival’s co-founder Garik Israelian
Dr. Israelian talks about Starmus's vision and mission, the importance of inspiring and engaging audiences, and a sense of community within the Starmus universe
Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are the risks and consequences of having your health data exposed and what are the steps to take if it happens to you?
Editor • 19 Apr 2024
Scams
The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be?
Phil Muncaster • 18 Apr 2024
Kids Online
The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being
From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe.
Imogen Byers • 16 Apr 2024
Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them
Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe
Phil Muncaster • 15 Apr 2024
eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit
Editor • 12 Apr 2024
Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps
Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.
Phil Muncaster • 11 Apr 2024
ESET researchers uncovered the eXotic Visit espionage campaign that targets users mainly in India and Pakistan with seemingly innocuous apps
Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024
Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it
Sonia Domínguez Waisbrod • 08 Apr 2024
How To
SnapHack: Watch out for those who can hack into anyone’s Snapchat!
Scams, Digital Security
Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’
Social Media
10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why
What you need to know about iCloud Private Relay
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