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Winnti Group targeting universities in Hong Kong
ESET researchers uncover a new campaign of the Winnti Group targeting universities and using ShadowPad and Winnti malware
Plugin flaw leaves up to 200,000 WordPress sites at risk of attack
A fix is available, so you may want to make sure that you run the plugin’s latest version
Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
Connected cars: How to improve their connection to cybersecurity
As software becomes more important than ever, how can engaging the security industry make the road ahead less winding?
How to catch a cybercriminal: Tales from the digital forensics lab
What is it like to defeat cybercrime? A peek into how computer forensics professionals help bring cybercriminals to justice.
How to take charge of your Google privacy settings
Have you had a Google Privacy Checkup lately? If not, when better than Data Privacy Day to audit the privacy of your Google account?
Would you get hooked by a phishing scam? Test yourself
As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea
Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack
Google releases a fix for the security hole that, if left unplugged, could allow attackers to run malicious code with no user interaction
New Internet Explorer zero‑day remains unpatched
You may want to implement a workaround or stop using the browser altogether, at least until Microsoft issues a fix
FBI shuts down website selling billions of stolen records
A subscription to the trove of personal details could be had for as little as $2
Facebook bans deepfakes but not all altered content
Footage defined as parody or satire will be permitted, as the social network isn’t slamming the door on all types of manipulated media
Up close and personal with Linux malware
What are the main security threats facing Linux? A Q&A with ESET Senior Malware Researcher Marc‑Etienne M.Léveillé, whose work has been instrumental in uncovering a number of malware strains hitting Linux servers.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero‑day and 98 other flaws
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it brings a bumper crop of patches
Dating apps share personal data with advertisers, study says
Some of the most popular dating services may be violating GDPR or other privacy laws
Google to end support for third‑party cookies in Chrome
The company will also soon launch anti-fingerprinting measures aimed at detecting and mitigating covert tracking and workarounds
Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero‑day
The US cybersecurity agency warns that the critical vulnerability could allow attackers to take control of people's computers
Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online
Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients' personal data
What DNS encryption means for enterprise threat hunters
The dawn of the DNS over HTTPS era is putting business security and SOC teams to the challenge
20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid
In the first instalment of this two-article series we will be looking at cybersecurity habits to avoid when using your computing devices
5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks
When it comes to protection against this insidious type of scam, the telcos’ authentication procedures leave a lot be desired, a study finds