2022 in review: 10 of the year’s biggest cyberattacks
The past year has seen no shortage of disruptive cyberattacks – here’s a round-up of some of the worst hacks and breaches that have impacted a variety of targets around the world in 2022
Archives - December 2022
‘Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)
It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?
How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone
Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls
Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone
The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.
Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber‑safe with these tips
Holiday travel is back with a vengeance this year. Set yourself up for a cyber-safe and hassle-free trip with our checklist.
Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities
ESET researchers discovered a spearphishing campaign targeting Japanese political entities a few weeks before the House of Councillors elections, and in the process uncovered a previously undescribed MirrorFace credential stealer
Top tips for security‑ and privacy‑enhancing holiday gifts
Think outside the (gift) box. Here are a few ideas for security and privacy gifts to get for your relatives – or even for yourself. Some don’t cost a penny!
Cybersecurity Trends 2023: Securing our hybrid lives
ESET experts offer their reflections on what the continued blurring of boundaries between different spheres of life means for our human and social experience – and especially our cybersecurity and privacy
Fantasy – a new Agrius wiper deployed through a supply‑chain attack
ESET researchers analyzed a supply-chain attack abusing an Israeli software developer to deploy Fantasy, Agrius’s new wiper, with victims including the diamond industry
Tractors vs. threat actors: How to hack a farm
Forget pests for a minute. Modern farms also face another – and more insidious – breed of threat.
Top tips to save energy used by your electronic devices
With the rapidly rising energy prices putting a strain on many households, what are some quick wins to help reduce the power consumption of your gadgets?