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Develop a zero‑trust environment to protect your organization – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Learn the basics of zero-trust, and how building a zero-trust environment can protect your organization.
Don’t get singed by scammers while you’re carrying the torch for Tinder
Are you on Tinder? With 75 million monthly active users, you might be able to find the right one. However there are also traps you need to look out for. Read more about catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other practices used by scammers.
Start as you mean to go on: the top 10 steps to securing your new computer
Whether you are getting ready for back-to-school season, getting new work laptop or fancying a new gamer's pc, learn the steps to protect your new PC from cyberthreats.
Music streaming platform victim of a crypto theft – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Cybercriminals exploited a vulnerability to steal the equivalent of 18M$ from the NFT music streaming platform Audius, while other cyberthreats related to crypto makes the news.
Staying safe online: How to browse the web securely
Learn to spot some of the threats that you can face while browsing online, and the best tips to stay safe on the web.
Cash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for
It pays to be careful – here’s how you can stay safe from fake giveaways, money flipping scams and other cons that fraudsters use to trick payment app users out of their hard-earned cash
NFT: A new‑fangled trend or also a new‑found treasure?
I’ve created an NFT so you don’t have to – here's the good, the bad and the intangible of the hot-ticket tokens
macOS malware: myth vs. reality – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research shows yet again that macOS is not immune to malware and why some users can benefit from Apple’s Lockdown Mode
ESET Research Podcast: Hot security topics at RSA or mostly hype?
Listen to Cameron Camp, Juraj Jánošík, and Filip Mazán discuss the use of machine learning in cybersecurity, followed by Cameron’s insights into the security of medical devices
I see what you did there: A look at the CloudMensis macOS spyware
Previously unknown macOS malware uses cloud storage as its C&C channel and to exfiltrate documents, keystrokes, and screen captures from compromised Macs
Think twice before downloading pirated games – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Why downloading pirated video games may ultimately cost you dearly and how to stay safe while gaming online
API security moves mainstream
The heavyweights are now moving into API security, cementing it as “A Thing”
Collaboration and knowledge sharing key to progress in cybersecurity
In a world of ever-evolving cyberthreats, collaboration and knowledge exchange are vital for keeping an edge on attackers
Play it safe: 5 reasons not to download pirated games
It’s all fun and games until you get hacked – and this is just one risk of downloading cracked games
Avoid travel digital disasters – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Vacations are a great time to unwind, but if you're not careful, you may face a digital disaster. Here's how to keep your devices and data secure while you're on the move
Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go
Scammers don't take the summer off – be on your guard when buying your Crit'Air sticker
8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them
Here’s what to watch out for when buying or selling stuff on the online marketplace and how to tell if you’re being scammed
Cyberattacks: A very real existential threat to organizations
One in five organizations have teetered on the brink of insolvency after a cyberattack. Can your company keep hackers at bay?
Watch out for survey scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
As scammers continue to ask people to take fake surveys, can you recognize some common telltale signs you're dealing with a scam?
Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day
The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it