National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Twitter Chats
We've gathered our own thoughts on the topics chosen each week for this short series of blogs that will be published twice a week.
Cybersecurity
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.
Canadian SMBs: How technology can help you have a better start in business
A recent Ipsos survey, found that only 26 per cent of Canadian SMBs feel very confident that their business and its information is safe from cyberattacks
Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific
As the Asia Pacific region continues to grow, and adoption of digital technologies – by consumers and businesses – continues, the region is starting to appreciate how attractive it has become to cybercriminals.
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.
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.
Equifax breach: 5 defensive steps to take now
Indications are that this breach occurred between mid-May and July 2017, and that it was discovered by Equifax on July 29. As this has potentially affected almost half of all adults in the US, you may be wondering how to identify or mitigate problems caused by this breach.
Rogers Cup ‘Tech and Tennis Day’ cybersecurity panel
While you might not think tennis and cybersecurity have much in common, both can be unpredictable and therefore require you to keep your eye on the ball.
Fines of £17m for unprotected UK firms
The UK Government’s Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that firms could face fines of up to £17m or 4% of global turnover if they fail to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
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.
Is it safe to store corporate information on Google Drive (or similar services)?
When it comes to protecting corporate information, some doubt whether or not the cloud is the best option. We look at all the security services available.
ESET celebrates 30 years of innovation in IT security by giving away $30,000 to nonprofits
ESET are giving away a total of $30,000 in prize money to nonprofits to celebrate 30 years of continuous technological innovation in IT security.
Mid-year review: Have our security trends for 2017 become reality?
We are halfway through the year and it is a good opportunity to analyze the extent to which the ideas we gathered in the Trends 2017: Security Held Ransom report have come true.
Industrial control security practitioners worry about threats … for a reason
Recent research from the SANS Institute confirms that security of industrial control systems is increasingly seen and understood to be a serious issue.
Two-factor authentication: An underutilized security measure in businesses
ESET's Josep Albors discusses two-factor authentication, which is an underutilized security measure in businesses all over the world.
Neuroscience and security: your thoughts are safe (for now)
ESET's Sabrina Pagnotta delves deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience, examining whether our brains can be compromised.
Machine learning by ESET: The road to Augur
Machine learning (ML) in eight blogposts!? In our last post, let’s take a peek under the hood of ESET’s cybersecurity engine and its ML gears.
Seven years after Stuxnet: Industrial systems security once again in the spotlight
Seven years after Stuxnet first came to light, industrial systems security once again in the spotlight, reports ESET's Robert Lipovsky.
Disney, Depp and the cyber supply chain risk management problem
Multimillion dollar movies and TV shows are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals. ESET's Stephen Cobb investigates the cyber supply chain risk management problem and explains what to do about it.
3 types of employees that can cause a data breach
When it comes to cybersecurity, what type of employee is most likely to cause a data breach? And how can companies protect themselves?