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Verizon's 2021 DBIR: Phishing and ransomware threats looming ever larger

Verizon's 2021 DBIR: Phishing and ransomware threats looming ever larger

Verizon's 2021 DBIR: Phishing and ransomware threats looming ever larger

The report provides unique insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the data breach landscape

Amer Owaida14 May 2021


Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Join ESET Research at RSA Conference 2021 – WhatsApp to restrict features for some users – 1 million apps rejected from the App Store last year

Editor14 May 2021


European police bust major online investment fraud ring

European police bust major online investment fraud ring

European police bust major online investment fraud ring

The operation was carried out against an organized group that used online trading platforms to swindle victims out of US$36 million

Amer Owaida13 May 2021


1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020

1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020

1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020

Apple also claims to have foiled US$1.5 billion worth of potentially fraudulent transactions

Amer Owaida12 May 2021


ESET Research goes to RSA Conference 2021 with two presentations

ESET Research goes to RSA Conference 2021 with two presentations

ESET Research goes to RSA Conference 2021 with two presentations

We will explore two threats – Android stalkerware and XP exploits

Roman Kováč12 May 2021


WhatsApp will limit features for users who don't accept new data-sharing rules

WhatsApp will limit features for users who don't accept new data-sharing rules

WhatsApp will limit features for users who don't accept new data-sharing rules

Your account won’t be deleted, but here's what you may want to be aware of if not even repeated reminders to accept the new policy do the trick

Amer Owaida11 May 2021


Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Ousaban banking trojan targeting Brazil – How to help your kids use safe passwords – DDoS attack takes Belgian government websites offline

Editor07 May 2021


Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks

Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks

Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks

Millions of Brits could be at risk of cyberattacks due to poor default passwords and a lack of firmware updates

Amer Owaida07 May 2021


Fantastic passwords and where your children can find them

Fantastic passwords and where your children can find them

Fantastic passwords and where your children can find them

How witches, wizards and superheroes can help your kids stay safe from cyber-villains, plus other parenting hacks to encourage your children to use secure passwords

Amer Owaida06 May 2021


DDoS attack knocks Belgian government websites offline

DDoS attack knocks Belgian government websites offline

DDoS attack knocks Belgian government websites offline

The attack overwhelmed the systems of a Belgian ISP, leading to widespread service outages and disruptions

Amer Owaida05 May 2021


Ousaban: Private photo collection hidden in a CABinet

Ousaban: Private photo collection hidden in a CABinet

Ousaban: Private photo collection hidden in a CABinet

Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans

ESET Research05 May 2021


Microsoft will soon remove Flash Player from Windows 10 devices

Microsoft will soon remove Flash Player from Windows 10 devices

Microsoft will soon remove Flash Player from Windows 10 devices

The Patch Tuesday security update due in July should hammer the last nail in the coffin of Adobe Flash Player

Amer Owaida04 May 2021


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