FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons
When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams
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The future starts now: 10 major challenges facing cybersecurity
To mark Antimalware Day, we’ve rounded up some of the most pressing issues for cybersecurity now and in the future
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
A career in cybersecurity: Is it for you?
There’s no shortage of opportunities for cybersecurity professionals and people looking to break into this field of endeavor. Could this also be the right career path for you?
Argentine telecom company hit by major ransomware attack
Telecom Argentina says it has contained the attack and regained access to its systems without paying up
Should cybersecurity be taught in schools?
Experts weigh in on whether schools should teach kids the skills they need to safely reap the benefits of the online world
Getting into cybersecurity: Self‑taught vs. university‑educated?
Are you considering a career in cybersecurity? What learning path(s) should you take? Does formal education matter? ESET experts share their insights.
Five ways to strengthen employee cybersecurity awareness
How can organizations foster a workplace environment that enables employees to acquire the skills needed to keep cyber-threats at bay?
A vulnerability in Instagram exposes personal information of users
The bug, which has already been fixed by Facebook, allowed access to private user information that could be abused by malicious actors.
Why cybercriminals are eyeing smart buildings
A recent talk by ESET's Global Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe looks at the key security challenges facing intelligent buildings
When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams
Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you
Malware of the 90s: Remembering the Michelangelo and Melissa viruses
Our trip down the malware memory lane takes us all the way back to the 1990s
Malware of the 1980s: Looking back at the Brain Virus and the Morris Worm
This installment in our series of articles to mark Antimalware Day tells the stories behind two creations that are representative of the 1980s: a virus viewed as the first-ever PC virus and a worm that caused the greatest damage ever wrought by a piece of malware up to that point
Antimalware Day: The evolution of malicious code
Celebrated annually on November 3, Antimalware Day is an opportunity to recognize the work of cybersecurity professionals
Bugcrowd University: The free educational platform for security researchers
The Bugcrowd crowdsourcing platform launched Bugcrowd University, an educational platform for security researchers that aims to contribute to the development of bug hunting skills
Chile to revolutionize cybersecurity after the recent cyberattack
The country’s financial authorities met to establish a new cybersecurity plan following attack on the Bank of Chile
The cyberattack on banks in Mexico: The challenges posed to cybersecurity
Following the massive cyberattack on banks in Mexico, we consider what can cybersecurity can do to help the industry
False contest to win jersey of the Brazilian team found on WhatsApp
The scam circulated through WhatsApp aimed at users in Brazil claiming that Nike will give away the jersey that the team will wear at FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.
Why GDPR affects companies around the world (video)
Learn what businesses need to be mindful of with the new legislation
Mexico: Cybercriminals steal at least 400 million pesos through unauthorized transfers
While the exact amount of stolen money and source of the cybercriminals are not known, the authorities have confirmed that no clients were affected.