Firefox turns on DNS over HTTPS by default for US users
People in other parts of the world also have the option to flip on DNS encryption
Archives - February 2020
Cyberbullying: How is it different from face‑to‑face bullying?
The digital age has added a whole new dimension to hurtful behavior, and we look at some of the key features that set in-person and online bullying apart
Facial recognition company Clearview AI hit by data theft
The startup came under scrutiny after it emerged that it had amassed 3 billion photos from social media for its facial recognition software
RSA 2020 – Hacking humans
What the human battle against biological viruses can teach us about fighting computer infections – and vice versa
Did someone file your taxes before you?
With tax season – and tax scams – in full swing, here’s how fraudsters can steal your tax refund, and how you can avoid becoming a victim
Is bug hunting a viable career choice?
With earnings of top ethical hackers surpassing hundreds of thousands of dollars, some would say yes
KrØØk: Serious vulnerability affected encryption of billion+ Wi‑Fi devices
ESET researchers uncover a previously unknown security flaw allowing an adversary to decrypt some wireless network packets transmitted by vulnerable devices
Is your phone listening to you?
Do social media listen in on our conversations in order to target us with ads? Or are we just a bit paranoid? A little test might speak a thousand words.
Up close and personal with Linux malware
What are the main security threats facing Linux? A Q&A with ESET Senior Malware Researcher Marc‑Etienne M.Léveillé, whose work has been instrumental in uncovering a number of malware strains hitting Linux servers.
MGM Resorts data breach exposes details of 10.6 million guests
A number of celebrities, government officials and tech CEOs were also caught up in the incident
Linux and malware: Should you worry?
Malicious code is nothing to worry about on Linux, right? Hold your penguins. How Linux malware has gone from the sidelines to the headlines.
What DNS encryption means for enterprise threat hunters
The dawn of the DNS over HTTPS era is putting business security and SOC teams to the challenge
Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online
Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients' personal data
Plugin flaw leaves up to 200,000 WordPress sites at risk of attack
A fix is available, so you may want to make sure that you run the plugin’s latest version
FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again
The same hackers have also gotten their mitts on social media accounts of other high-profile sporting targets
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 children may be screen addicts and what can you do to limit their screen time?