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Cybersecurity
TDoS attacks could cost lives, warns FBI
Both hacktivists and extortionists have used telephony denial-of-service attacks as a way to further their goals
Attacks targeting IT firms stir concern, controversy
The Exaramel backdoor, discovered by ESET in 2018, resurfaces in a campaign hitting companies that use an outdated version of a popular IT monitoring tool
Protecting the water supply – hacker edition
What can municipalities do to better protect their water supply systems?
FBI warns of voice phishing attacks stealing corporate credentials
Criminals coax employees into handing over their access credentials and use the login data to burrow deep into corporate networks
CES 2021: Router swarms invade your home (and know where you are)
New mesh Wi-Fi routers may be the answer to your wireless signal woes, but how about your privacy and security?
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.
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!
This year, many of us will be celebrating Christmas with our loved ones virtually, however we shouldn’t underestimate the value of securing our online communication.
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Tips for buying gifts and not receiving coal
While shopping for the perfect presents, be on the lookout for naughty cybercriminals trying to ruin your Christmas cheer by tricking you out of both gifts and money
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 58 flaws
The last Patch Tuesday of the year brings another fresh batch of fixes for Microsoft products and while the number may be lower the patches are no less important.
The Internal Revenue Service expands identity protection to all tax‑payers
Starting mid-January, U.S. tax-payers will be able to enroll in the Identity Protection PIN program that was previously available only to certain users.
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
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
Cyberattackers could trick scientists into producing dangerous substances
Without ever setting foot in the lab, a threat actor could dupe DNA researchers into creating pathogens, according to a study describing "an end-to-end cyber-biological 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
Election (in)security: What you may have missed
As Election Day draws near, here's a snapshot of how this election cycle is faring in the hands of the would-be digitally meddlesome
5 scary data breaches that shook the world
Just in time for Halloween, we look at the haunting reality of data breaches and highlight five tales that spooked not only the cyber-world
‘Among Us’ players hit by major spam attack
In-game chats were flooded with messages from somebody who tried to coerce players into subscribing to a dubious YouTube channel
How safe is your USB drive?
What are some of the key security risks to be aware of when using USB flash drives and how can you mitigate the threats?
Working from a hotel? Beware the dangers of public Wi‑Fi
As more and more hotels are turning rooms into offices, the FBI is warning remote workers of cyber-threats lurking in the shadows