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How technology drives progress: Q&A with Nobel laureate Michel Mayor

How technology drives progress: Q&A with Nobel laureate Michel Mayor

How technology drives progress: Q&A with Nobel laureate Michel Mayor

We spoke to Michel Mayor about the importance of public engagement with science and how to foster responsibility among the youth for the preservation of our changing planet

Editor • 23 Apr 2024


The vision behind Starmus: Q&A with the festival’s co-founder Garik Israelian

The vision behind Starmus: Q&A with the festival’s co-founder Garik Israelian

The vision behind Starmus: Q&A with the festival’s co-founder Garik Israelian

Dr. Israelian talks about Starmus's vision and mission, the importance of inspiring and engaging audiences, and a sense of community within the Starmus universe

Editor • 23 Apr 2024


Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

What are the risks and consequences of having your health data exposed and what are the steps to take if it happens to you?

Editor • 19 Apr 2024


The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be?

Phil Muncaster • 18 Apr 2024


The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe.

Imogen Byers • 16 Apr 2024


Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

Phil Muncaster • 15 Apr 2024


eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit

Editor • 12 Apr 2024


Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.

Phil Muncaster • 11 Apr 2024


eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

ESET researchers uncovered the eXotic Visit espionage campaign that targets users mainly in India and Pakistan with seemingly innocuous apps

Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024


7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it

Tomáš Foltýn • 08 Apr 2024


The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Temu's cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight on the data-slurping practices of online services today

Editor • 05 Apr 2024


How often should you change your passwords?

How often should you change your passwords?

How often should you change your passwords?

And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.

Phil Muncaster • 03 Apr 2024


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