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Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.

Márk Szabó • 15 Jul 2024


Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Blanket bans on ransomware payments are a much-debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing the payments, and would the ban be effective?

Editor • 12 Jul 2024


Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds?

Editor • 10 Jul 2024


5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account

Phil Muncaster • 09 Jul 2024


Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children's exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick?

Editor • 04 Jul 2024


Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation

Tomáš Foltýn • 03 Jul 2024


AI in the workplace: The good, the bad, and the algorithmic

AI in the workplace: The good, the bad, and the algorithmic

AI in the workplace: The good, the bad, and the algorithmic

While AI can liberate us from tedious tasks and even eliminate human error, it's crucial to remember its weaknesses and the unique capabilities that humans bring to the table

Imogen Byers • 02 Jul 2024


Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform

Tomáš Foltýn • 01 Jul 2024


Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Learn about the types of threats that 'topped the charts' and the kinds of techniques that bad actors leveraged most commonly in the first half of this year

Editor • 28 Jun 2024


ESET Threat Report H1 2024

ESET Threat Report H1 2024

ESET Threat Report H1 2024

A view of the H1 2024 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts

Jiří Kropáč • 27 Jun 2024


Cyber insurance as part of the cyber threat mitigation strategy

Cyber insurance as part of the cyber threat mitigation strategy

Cyber insurance as part of the cyber threat mitigation strategy

Why organizations of every size and industry should explore their cyber insurance options as a crucial component of their risk mitigation strategies

Tony Anscombe • 26 Jun 2024


Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

VPNs are not all created equal – make sure to choose the right provider that will help keep your data safe from prying eyes

Phil Muncaster • 25 Jun 2024


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