More than 1,000 arrested in global crackdown on online fraud
The INTERPOL-led operation involved law enforcement from 20 countries and led to the seizure of millions of dollars in illicit gains
Archives - November 2021
The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes
‘Tis the season to avoid getting played by scammers hijacking Twitter accounts and promoting fake offers for PlayStation 5 consoles and other red-hot products
Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season
With the holiday shopping bonanza right around the corner, here's how to make sure your online spending spree is safe
FBI, CISA urge organizations to be on guard for attacks during holidays
Threat actors have previously timed ransomware and other attacks to coincide with holidays and weekends
What to do if you receive a data breach notice
Receiving a breach notification doesn’t mean you’re doomed – here’s what you should consider doing in the hours and days after learning that your personal data has been exposed
CYBERWARCON – Foreign influence operations grow up
Not long ago, disinformation campaigns were rather unsophisticated. These days, however, threat actors put serious time and effort into crafting their attacks.
US Government declassifies data to foster would‑be defenders
US Government declassifies cybersecurity subjects they want you to learn about, and is hoping to pay you to learn them
‘My bank account was in shambles’: The ordeal of an identity theft victim
A victim of identity theft tells us how criminals used his identity to commit fraud and what it took to put his life back in order
Strategic web compromises in the Middle East with a pinch of Candiru
ESET researchers have discovered strategic web compromise (aka watering hole) attacks against high‑profile websites in the Middle East
FBI systems compromised to send out fake attack alerts
Hackers break into the Bureau’s email systems to send out at least 100,000 emails warning recipients of imminent cyberattacks
When the alarms go off: 10 key steps to take after a data breach
It’s often said that data breaches are no longer a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’ – here’s what your organization should do, and avoid doing, in the case of a breach
Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit
The tech giant wins an appeal against a claim that it unlawfully collected personal data of millions of iPhone users
Robinhood data breach affects 7 million people
An attacker gained access to some of Robinhood's customer support systems and stole the personal data of a third of the app's userbase
Passwordless authentication: Is your company ready to move beyond passwords?
Are the days numbered for ‘123456’? As Microsoft further nudges the world away from passwords, here’s what your organization should consider before going password-free.
Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks
Beyond the vulnerability in the Android kernel, the monthly round of security patches plugs another 38 security loopholes
Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk
Security and privacy get a leg up in Proton’s legal challenge against data retention and disclosure obligations
What’s it like to work as a malware researcher? 10 questions answered
Three ESET malware researchers describe what their job involves and what it takes to embark on a successful career in this field
Man charged with hacking major US sports leagues to illegally stream games
On top of illegally streaming sports games for profit, the man is also believed to have attempted to extort MLB for $150,000