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Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024 • 17 min. read
ESET Research
eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024 • 8 min. read
Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam
Anh Ho, Facundo Muñoz, Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé • 07 Mar 2024 • 14 min. read
Evasive Panda leverages Monlam Festival to target Tibetans
Business Security, Digital Security
Delivering trust with DNS security
Privacy
7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data
Scams
The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be?
Phil Muncaster • 18 Apr 2024
Kids Online
The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being
From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe.
Imogen Byers • 16 Apr 2024
Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them
Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe
Phil Muncaster • 15 Apr 2024
Video
eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit
Editor • 12 Apr 2024
Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps
Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.
Phil Muncaster • 11 Apr 2024
ESET researchers uncovered the eXotic Visit espionage campaign that targets users mainly in India and Pakistan with seemingly innocuous apps
Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024
Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it
Sonia Domínguez Waisbrod • 08 Apr 2024
The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Temu's cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight on the data-slurping practices of online services today
Editor • 05 Apr 2024
Digital Security
How often should you change your passwords?
And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.
Phil Muncaster • 03 Apr 2024
Malware, Digital Security
Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think
There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.
Márk Szabó • 02 Apr 2024
RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result
Editor • 29 Mar 2024
Cybercrime
Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world
This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity
Christian Ali Bravo • 28 Mar 2024
Scams, Digital Security
Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’
How To
SnapHack: Watch out for those who can hack into anyone’s Snapchat!
Social Media
10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why
What you need to know about iCloud Private Relay
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