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Kids Online

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Kids Online

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

A 14-year-old shares his thoughts about technology and the potential privacy and security implications of the internet

André Lameiras01 Jun 2022


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war

Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war

Falsehoods about the war in Ukraine come in all shapes and sizes – here are a few examples of what’s in the fake news

André Lameiras30 May 2022


Video

Scams targeting NFT investors – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Scams targeting NFT investors – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Scams targeting NFT investors – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As with everything digital, there's someone, somewhere devising a method to steal the assets away from their rightful owners

Editor27 May 2022


Business Security

Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer

Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer

Business Security

Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer

New and exacerbated cyber-risks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are fueling a new urgency towards enhancing resilience

André Lameiras27 May 2022


ESET Research

ESET Research Podcast: UEFI in crosshairs of ESPecter bootkit

ESET Research Podcast: UEFI in crosshairs of ESPecter bootkit

ESET Research

ESET Research Podcast: UEFI in crosshairs of ESPecter bootkit

Listen to Aryeh Goretsky, Martin Smolár, and Jean-Ian Boutin discuss what UEFI threats are capable of and what the ESPecter bootkit tells us about their evolution

ESET Research26 May 2022


Business Security

5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection

5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection

Business Security

5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection

The landmark regulation changed everyone’s mindset on how companies worldwide collect and use the personal data of EU citizens

André Lameiras25 May 2022


Scams

Common NFT scams and how to avoid them

Common NFT scams and how to avoid them

Scams

Common NFT scams and how to avoid them

As NFTs exploded in popularity, scammers also jumped on the hype. Watch out for counterfeit NFTs, rug pulls, pump-and-dumps and other common scams plaguing the industry.

Mario Micucci23 May 2022


Video

Cryptocurrency: secure or not? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Cryptocurrency: secure or not? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Cryptocurrency: secure or not? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

When you hear the term ‘cryptocurrency’, does ‘secure’ also spring to mind? Here are some implications of the lack of sound security practices in the world of crypto.

Editor20 May 2022


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine

Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine

ESET researchers spot an updated version of the malware loader used in the Industroyer2 and CaddyWiper attacks

Editor20 May 2022


Scams

The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals

The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals

Scams

The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals

Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft

Thomas Uhlemann19 May 2022


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Fake news – why do people believe it?

Fake news – why do people believe it?

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Fake news – why do people believe it?

In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real

André Lameiras18 May 2022


Ransomware

The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware

The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware

Ransomware

The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware

The decision to release a ransomware decryptor involves a delicate balancing act between helping victims recover their data and alerting criminals to errors in their code

Cameron Camp and Aryeh Goretsky16 May 2022