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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research dissects targeted malware attacks in Colombia – What parents hope to get out of parental controls – Privacy risks of new mesh Wi-Fi routers
What’s your attitude to parental controls?
Nobody said parenting was easy, but in the digital age it comes with a whole slew of new challenges. How do parents view the role of parental monitoring in children's online safety?
CES 2021: Car spying – your insurance company is watching you
Your ‘networked computer on wheels’ has a privacy problem – when it comes to your data, you may not really be in the driver’s seat
Hackers leak stolen COVID‑19 vaccine documents
The documents related to COVID-19 vaccine and medications were stolen from the EU's medicines agency last month
CES 2021: Router swarms invade your home (and know where you are)
New mesh Wi-Fi routers may be the answer to your wireless signal woes, but how about your privacy and security?
Operation Spalax: Targeted malware attacks in Colombia
ESET researchers uncover attacks targeting Colombian government institutions and private companies, especially from the energy and metallurgical industries
5 common scams and how to avoid them
Fraudsters are quick to exploit current events for their own gain, but many schemes do the rounds regardless of what’s making the news. Here are 5 common scams you should look out for.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Watch out for a new PayPal smishing campaign – Employee login credentials up for sale – WhatsApp to share more data with Facebook
Chrome, Firefox updates fix severe security bugs
Successful exploitation of some of these flaws could allow attackers to take control of vulnerable systems
WhatsApp updates privacy policy to enable sharing more data with Facebook
Many users have until February 8 to accept the new rules – or else lose access to the app
Stolen employee credentials put leading gaming firms at risk
It’s hardly fun and games for top gaming companies and their customers as half a million employee credentials turn up for sale on the dark web
PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign
The scam starts with a text warning victims of suspicious activity on their accounts
Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!
Is the message real or fake? Take our Phishing Derby quiz to find out how much you know about phishing.
New warning issued over COVID‑19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks
Cybercriminals look to cash in on the vaccine rollout, including by falsely offering to help people jump the line
21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud
UK police also give some food for thought to those on the verge of breaking the law
Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe
Cyberthreats can take the fun out of connected gadgets – here's how to make sure your children enjoy the tech without putting themselves or their family at risk
7 ways malware can get into your device
You know that malware is bad, but are you also aware of the various common ways in which it can infiltrate your devices?
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay aware, stay safe!
When it comes to holiday gifts, surprise and wonder are always welcome. When it comes to protecting your security, however, you don’t want to leave anything to chance.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia – Holiday online… Safely! – Scammers targeting PayPal users
Operation SignSight: Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia
ESET researchers have uncovered a supply-chain attack on the website of a government in Southeast Asia.