Smartwatch exposes locations and other data on thousands of children
A device that is supposed to help parents keep track of their children and give them a peace of mind can be turned into a surveillance device
Archives - November 2019
5 scams to watch out for this shopping season
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and scammers are gearing up to flood you with bogus offers
Cryptocurrency exchange loses US$50 million in apparent hack
UPbit has announced that, as a precaution, all transactions will remain suspended for at least two weeks
Stantinko botnet adds cryptomining to its pool of criminal activities
ESET researchers have discovered that the criminals behind the Stantinko botnet are distributing a cryptomining module to the computers they control
CyberwarCon – the future of nation‑state nastiness
How the field of play has changed and why endpoint protection still often comes down to doing the basics, even in the face of increasingly complex threats
Should cybersecurity be taught in schools?
Experts weigh in on whether schools should teach kids the skills they need to safely reap the benefits of the online world
Registers as “Default Print Monitor”, but is a malicious downloader. Meet DePriMon
ESET researchers have discovered a new downloader with a novel, not previously seen in the wild installation technique
What does it take to attract top cybersecurity talent?
From professional backgrounds to competitive salaries – a study delves into what it takes to build strong cybersecurity teams
Mispadu: Advertisement for a discounted Unhappy Meal
Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans
Disney+ accounts hacked – How to protect yourself
As users are losing access to their accounts by the dozens, we offer a few tips to help keep your streaming subscriptions safe
Microsoft issues patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day
The critical vulnerability could also be exploited via a malicious Microsoft Office document
Getting into cybersecurity: Self‑taught vs. university‑educated?
Are you considering a career in cybersecurity? What learning path(s) should you take? Does formal education matter? ESET experts share their insights.
Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera in the background
A recent update to Facebook’s iOS app introduced a bug that had some users worried
Can regulations improve cybersecurity? In APAC, opinions vary
An ESET-commissioned survey among enterprises also shows that while respondents in most countries agree on the need to bolster cyber-defenses, some are reluctant to adopt cybersecurity solutions
First BlueKeep attacks prompt fresh warnings
The infamous vulnerability has been exploited for a cryptocurrency mining campaign, but more damaging attacks may still be in store
How much do data breaches affect stock prices?
A study looks at just how badly the news of a data breach impacts the company’s share price, revealing some surprising findings
Android keyboard app caught red‑handed trying to make sneaky purchases
The virtual keyboard app ai.type, which has racked up 40 million downloads, has been found to sign up users to premium services without their consent
Five ways to strengthen employee cybersecurity awareness
How can organizations foster a workplace environment that enables employees to acquire the skills needed to keep cyber-threats at bay?
Antimalware Day 2019: Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness
The introduction to a series of articles marking this year’s Antimalware Day and highlighting the importance of cyber-readiness
Safe downloading habits: What to teach your kids
Even if you are careful about what you download, chances are your children will be less cautious. Here’s how you can help them – and your entire family – stay safe.