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?
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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.
How to secure your router to prevent IoT threats?
The router is the first device that you must consider, since it not only controls the perimeter of your network, but all your traffic and information pass through it.
UEFI malware: How to exploit a false sense of security
When thinking about security we generally take risk into account. It is well known that risk is a composition of likelihood and potential impact.
How to configure WinDbg for kernel debugging
In this post, Matías Porolli looks at how to configure an environment with WinDbg and virtual machines in order to debug drivers or code running in Windows kernel space.
How to avoid certificate pinning in the latest versions of Android
In this feature, ESET's Denise Giusto Bilić offers a detailed overview as to how to avoid certificate pinning in the latest versions of Android.
How to give your social media security a boost
From login credentials to notifications, tracking and ads, ESET's Lysa Myers explains how you can give your social media security a boost.
Top tips on how to use Pokémon GO safely
The world is going crazy for Pokémon GO. Here are some top tips from ESET's Lysa Myers on how to enjoy this latest sensation safely.
How to delete your smartphone data securely before selling your device
Understanding how to delete your smartphone data before selling your device is important if you want to protect your privacy and keep information secure.
Exploiting 1‑byte buffer overflows
Matías Porolli shows how exploit another classic buffer overflow vulnerability, in which the ebp register is moved to execute an arbitrary code.