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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
How to spot and online dating scam – Almost 100 vulnerabilities fixed this month's Patch Tuesday – Cyber-risks in esports
PayPal remains the most‑spoofed brand in phishing scams
WhatsApp also emerges as a favorite target for brand impersonation amid a general spike in social media phishing
How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account
What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer?
FBI: Cybercrime losses tripled over the last 5 years
On the upside, the Bureau recovered more than US$300 million in funds lost to online scams last year
Almost 2 billion malware installs thwarted by Google Play Protect in 2019
That’s for apps from third-party marketplaces; another 790,000 policy-breaking apps were stopped from reaching Google Play
Digital addiction: How to get your children off their screens
What are some of the common signs that your child may be a screen addict and what can you do to limit their screen time?
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero‑day and 98 other flaws
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it brings a bumper crop of patches
Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for
If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
How digital forensics helps bring criminals to justice – Beef up your Facebook privacy – Take a quiz to test your phish-spotting prowess
Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack
Google releases a fix for the security hole that, if left unplugged, could allow attackers to run malicious code with no user interaction
Facebook now lets parents monitor their children’s chats
The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13
How to catch a cybercriminal: Tales from the digital forensics lab
What is it like to defeat cybercrime? A peek into how computer forensics professionals help bring cybercriminals to justice.
Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks
A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter
Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
Would you get hooked by a phishing scam? Test yourself
As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research into a campaign of the Winnti Group – The FBI warns of a job scam – What IoT legislation means for device makers and users
Don’t get sacked! Scams to look out for this Super Bowl
As the teams prepare to battle it out on the gridiron, fraudsters are waiting to intercept your funds
Winnti Group targeting universities in Hong Kong
ESET researchers uncover a new campaign of the Winnti Group targeting universities and using ShadowPad and Winnti malware
IoT laws are coming: What to expect
No more default logins on new IoT devices if UK legislators get their way
Hackers blitz social media accounts of 15 NFL teams
The league and scores of teams were caught off-guard by the re-emergence of an infamous hacking group