#ShieldsUp – Now is the time to double‑check cybersecurity processes and operations
As the conflict in Ukraine heightens the risk of cyberattacks globally, what can organizations do to improve their resiliency?
Archives - February 2022
Beware of charity scams exploiting war in Ukraine
Looking to help people in Ukraine? Donate wisely – do your research first so you give without getting scammed
The past is present: Riffing on a cybersecurityappropriate tune for Black History Month
What can social movements of the past teach you about the future – and about protecting your digital self?
HermeticWiper: New data‑wiping malware hits Ukraine
Hundreds of computers in Ukraine compromised just hours after a wave of DDoS attacks brings down a number of Ukrainian websites
Technology, Progress, and Climate
The climate solutions we need to transform every sector are here. The question is: what role will you play in this transformation? You, your community, your business, your government?
Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path
It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good
Integer overflow: How does it occur and how can it be prevented?
Make no mistake, counting on a computer is not as easy as it may seem. Here’s what happens when a number gets “too big”.
Folding the impossible into the reality of normal life
Progress is a driving force of humanity, but what does that word “progress” really mean and what part do we have to play?
Questions linger after IRS’s about‑face on facial recognition
Why would a tax agency contractor’s privacy policy mention collecting information about my Facebook friends?
From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers
How well retailers can manage the surge in cyberthreats may be crucial for their prospects in a post‑pandemic world
When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’
Hidden in plain sight: How the dark web is spilling onto social media
A trip into the dark corners of Telegram, which has become a magnet for criminals peddling everything from illegal drugs to fake money and COVID-19 vaccine passes
ESET Threat Report T3 2021
A view of the T3 2021 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
US: Your AI has to explain its decisions
No more turning a blind eye to algorithmic bias and discrimination if US lawmakers get their way
Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal money
QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle‑eyed snoopers peeking at your phone
Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them