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Archives - March 2020
Work from home: Videoconferencing with security in mind
With COVID-19 concerns canceling face-to-face meetings, be aware of the security risks of videoconferencing and how to easily overcome them
What happens when the global supply chain breaks?
If we can’t secure the supply chain, eventually everything else will break
6 tips for safe and secure remote working
Getting cybersecurity right in the work-from-home world can feel daunting. ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe shares 6 best practices that will steer you in the right direction.
HPE issues fix to stop some SSDs from self‑destructing
If left unpatched, a firmware flaw in some enterprise-class solid-state drives could make data on them unrecoverable as early as this fall
Public health vs. personal privacy: Choose only one?
As the world turns to technology to track and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, could this spell the end of digital privacy rights?
Microsoft warns of two Windows zero‑day flaws
Updates for the critical-rated vulnerabilities, which are being actively exploited in the wild, are still weeks away
The good, the bad and the plain ugly
A prolific ransomware gang vows to dial back its campaigns and spare healthcare organizations altogether during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s no cause for celebration.
Keep calm and carry on working (remotely)
How can employees stay motivated and productive while teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis?
What to do if your Twitter account has been hacked
Losing access to your account can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to get it back – and to avoid getting hacked again
Security flaws found in popular password managers
Not all they’re cracked up to be? Several password vaults contain vulnerabilities, both new and previously disclosed but never patched, a study says
Work from home: Improve your security with MFA
Remote work can be much safer with the right cyber‑hygiene practices in place – multi‑factor authentication is one of them
Stantinko’s new cryptominer features unique obfuscation techniques
ESET researchers bring to light unique obfuscation techniques discovered in the course of analyzing a new cryptomining module distributed by the Stantinko group’s botnet
Work from home: How to set up a VPN
As the COVID-19 pandemic has many organizations switching employees to remote work, a virtual private network is essential for countering the increased security risks
FBI warns of human traffickers luring victims on dating apps
The warning highlights one of the potential risks associated with revealing too much private information online
COVID‑19 and the shift to remote work
As the pandemic forces many employees to work from home, can your organization stay productive – and safe?
Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears
From malware-laden emails to fake donations, these are some of the most common cons you should watch out for amid the public health crisis
Radio.com users affected in data breach
An unknown number of people had their personal data exposed as hackers accessed database backup files
4:15 p.m.: An urgent message from the CEO
What is CEO fraud, why is it so prevalent, and how can organizations recognize and defend themselves against these scams?
The pitfalls of being an influencer: What parents should know and do
Does your child dream of becoming a YouTube or Instagram celebrity? The influencer lifestyle is not as picture-perfect as it may seem.