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Turla Crutch: Keeping the “back door” open
ESET researchers discover a new backdoor used by Turla to exfiltrate stolen documents to Dropbox
Is your trading app putting your money at risk?
A Q&A with security researcher Alejandro Hernández, who has unearthed a long list of vulnerabilities in leading trading platforms that may expose their users to a host of security and privacy risks
Operation Spalax: Targeted malware attacks in Colombia
ESET researchers uncover attacks targeting Colombian government institutions and private companies, especially from the energy and metallurgical industries
New warning issued over COVID‑19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks
Cybercriminals look to cash in on the vaccine rollout, including by falsely offering to help people jump the line
Cybersecurity Trends 2021: Staying secure in uncertain times
ESET experts look back at some of the key themes that defined the cybersecurity landscape in the year that’s ending and give their takes on what to expect in 2021
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Let Santa in, keep hackers out!
Santa will soon come down the chimney, but there are potential entry points into your home and digital life that you should never leave open
Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe
Cyberthreats can take the fun out of connected gadgets – here's how to make sure your children enjoy the tech without putting themselves or their family at risk
Stolen employee credentials put leading gaming firms at risk
It’s hardly fun and games for top gaming companies and their customers as half a million employee credentials turn up for sale on the dark web
Operation StealthyTrident: corporate software under attack
LuckyMouse, TA428, HyperBro, Tmanger and ShadowPad linked in Mongolian supply-chain attack
5 takeaways from the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study
From the impact of the pandemic on cybersecurity careers to workers’ job satisfaction, the report offers a number of interesting findings
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay aware, stay safe!
When it comes to holiday gifts, surprise and wonder are always welcome. When it comes to protecting your security, however, you don’t want to leave anything to chance.
PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign
The scam starts with a text warning victims of suspicious activity on their accounts
Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers
The peace of mind that comes with connected home security gear may be false – your smart doorbell may make an inviting target for unwanted visitors
Operation SignSight: Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia
ESET researchers have uncovered a supply-chain attack on the website of a government in Southeast Asia.
iPhone hack allowed device takeover via Wi‑Fi
Using a zero-click exploit, an attacker could have taken complete control of any iPhone within Wi-Fi range in seconds
21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud
UK police also give some food for thought to those on the verge of breaking the law
The worst passwords of 2020: Is it time to change yours?
They’re supremely easy to remember, as well as easy to crack. Here’s how to improve your password security.
Hackers leak stolen COVID‑19 vaccine documents
The documents related to COVID-19 vaccine and medications were stolen from the EU's medicines agency last month
WhatsApp updates privacy policy to enable sharing more data with Facebook
Many users have until February 8 to accept the new rules – or else lose access to the app
CES 2021: Car spying – your insurance company is watching you
Your ‘networked computer on wheels’ has a privacy problem – when it comes to your data, you may not really be in the driver’s seat