Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your digital footprint
Here are some quick and easy tips to help you clean up your cyber-clutter and keep your digital footprint tidy
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Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy
While you’re living out your fantasies, your internet-enabled sex toy may be setting you up for a privacy nightmare
Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe
Cyberthreats can take the fun out of connected gadgets – here's how to make sure your children enjoy the tech without putting themselves or their family at risk
Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone
Are mobile payments and digital wallets safe? Are the apps safer than credit cards? What are the main risks? Here’s what to know.
SIM swap scam: What it is and how to protect yourself
Here’s what to know about attacks where a fraudster has your number, literally and otherwise
How to secure your TikTok account
From keeping your account safe to curating who can view your liked content, we look at how you can increase your security and privacy on TikTok
How to prepare and protect your digital legacy
It's never too soon to plan for what will happen to your digital presence after you pass away
Fraud Prevention Month: How to protect yourself from scams
ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe sat down with us to share his insights on how to avoid falling prey to online fraud
How to take charge of your Google privacy settings
Have you had a Google Privacy Checkup lately? If not, when better than Data Privacy Day to audit the privacy of your Google account?
Connected cars: How to improve their connection to cybersecurity
As software becomes more important than ever, how can engaging the security industry make the road ahead less winding?
How to get rid of your old devices safely
Disposing of old tech isn’t a one-click solution; there are multiple things you have to consider before moving on to greener pastures
How to secure your digital Christmas presents
What are some of the key things you should do with your shiny new device as soon as you unbox it?
How to spot if your child is a victim of cyberbullying
What are some of the most common warning signs that your child is experiencing online harassment?
How to tell if your password has been stolen in a security breach
Following the revelation that a list containing millions of stolen usernames and passwords had appeared online, we tell you a few different ways to find out if your credentials were stolen in that—or any other—security breach
How to protect yourself as the threat of scam apps grows
As the threat of bogus apps continues, what can we do to protect ourselves against these fraudulent practices?
How to improve hiring practices in cybersecurity
Should schools and businesses do more to combat the shortfall of cybersecurity professionals by changing the hiring process for those interested in having a career in the industry?
Hook, line, and sinker: How to avoid looking ‘phish‑y’
Top tips to help you avoid being caught receiving or sending phishing-looking emails
How to start analyzing the security of your IoT devices
The big challenge with IoT devices is that they are all different: Each manufacturer has its own firmware, uses different protocols, and designs its own architecture. So, the first step before carrying out any analysis is to understand the architecture, find out what components are involved, and how they interact and communicate among themselves.
Think you have a tracker on your phone? Learn how to make your device more resilient
While it certainly doesn’t hurt to ask for help from local law enforcement, know that even major cities may not have the expertise or the bandwidth to investigate compromised mobile devices. The most important objective is to take steps to make sure you’re safe. Ask for help, but do not wait for others to help you.
Only…zero days left until the holiday shopping season!
The holidays are a time when people purchase gifts for their friends, families, and yes, even for themselves. Increasingly, children are using and accessing more and more digital devices — making it important for everyone to work together to secure these devices.