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Five cool things happening for National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month and its events have become top of mind for people and businesses in recent years, given the staggering number of recent data breaches and global ransomware attacks.
Is your SME ready for GDPR?
The countdown is on. In just over eight months’ time, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force and this will have huge implications for businesses.
It’s time that companies became more cyber‑resilient
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility and organisations need to train staff to ensure they have a more empowered and security savvy workforce.
ESET at Virus Bulletin 2017
The annual Virus Bulletin International Conference takes place in Madrid, Spain this October and ESET will be well represented across the three-day event.
Global Cyber Security Month 2017
European Cyber Security Month and similar events, give cybersecurity companies the opportunity to reach out to the masses and get them involved.
Are smartphones threatening the security of our IoT devices?
The number of IoT devices is set to surpass 20 billion by 2020. We take a look at how connected things threaten our security as cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the smartphones that control them.
ESET’s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor
Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year’s ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.
£20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers set to launch in UK
A new £20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers will be launched in the UK this autumn, as part of the government’s plans to address the skills gap.
88% feel vulnerable to data threats
Thales Group has announced the results of its 2017 data threat report, showing that the number of global data breaches has increased from 2016.
Citadel “mechanic” receives five year prison sentence
A Russian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping develop the Citadel malware, which was used to steal personal financial information. It cost more than $5 million in losses.
OneLogin: Businesses vulnerable to data breaches by ex‑employees
Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.
A major cyberattack could cost the global economy $53 billion
Lloyd’s of London have reported that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy as much as a devastating natural disaster.
Patching: Your questions answered
How do patches work? Could the Microsoft patch have stopped WannaCryptor? All your questions answered.
UK’s ICO launches first ever International Strategy
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an International Strategy, which provides guidance on key issues such as GDPR and changing technologies.
Workplace social media security: 5 questions answered
Workplace social media security is undoubtedly important for many businesses. In this feature, we answer five key questions relating to it.
New WannaCryptor‑like ransomware attack hits globally: All you need to know
Numerous reports are coming out on social media about a new ransomware attack in Ukraine, which could be related to the Petya family.
Millennials: Meet the next generation of cybersecurity
As baby boomers retire and the employment gap in cybersecurity is plugged by generation x, we look at how millennials are set to shape the industry.
WannaCryptor attack ‘may have come from Lazarus group’
Experts in the UK and the US have reportedly claimed that the recent global WannaCryptor ransomware attack was initiated by the North Korean Lazarus Group.
Girl Scouts USA to offer badges on cybersecurity
The Girls Scouts USA is to offer badges on cybersecurity, amid growing concerns that women are still being deprived of opportunities to enter the industry.