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Linkedin Scams: Know Your Enemy

Linkedin Scams: Know Your Enemy

Linkedin Scams: Know Your Enemy

Linkedin is the worlds largest professional network, but leaving your personal information open to the general public may expose you to cybercrime. Follow these top tips from We Live Security to help keep your account secure.

Editor09 Jun 2014


ESET Analyzes Simplocker - First Android File-Encrypting, TOR-enabled Ransomware

ESET Analyzes Simplocker - First Android File-Encrypting, TOR-enabled Ransomware

ESET Analyzes Simplocker - First Android File-Encrypting, TOR-enabled Ransomware

Last weekend saw the (somewhat anticipated) discovery of an interesting mobile trojan – the first spotting of a file-encrypting ransomware for Android by our detection engineers.

Robert Lipovsky04 Jun 2014


How to defend against eBay hackers

How to defend against eBay hackers

How to defend against eBay hackers

The recent security breach at eBay has caused wide spread concern that personal information has been leaked. There is no need to panic, but by following these basic steps your information will be a lot more secure.

Editor30 May 2014


How to spring clean your PC

How to spring clean your PC

How to spring clean your PC

You may naturally think your PC has become infected when it starts to slow down, but it may be that your computer just needs a good clean. Follow these 5 simple steps to get back up to speed.

Editor30 May 2014


How to spot dangerous Android apps

How to spot dangerous Android apps

How to spot dangerous Android apps

There a huge number of apps and games to download on your Android, but app stores are also full of threats and scams. Follow these 5 top tips to help spot dangerous Android apps.

Editor23 May 2014


Miniduke still duking it out

Miniduke still duking it out

Miniduke still duking it out

At the end of April Microsoft announced that a vulnerability in Word was actively being exploited. New variants of MiniDuke display interesting and novel features. Here, we take a closer look.

ESET Research20 May 2014


How to make that one important file REALLY safe

How to make that one important file REALLY safe

How to make that one important file REALLY safe

Everyone has photos, messages and memories that they want to keep safe. Follow these 5 top tips to make sure those files are safely locked up.

Editor15 May 2014


Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

An article for Virus Bulletin by David Harley reviews two eBooks offering security advice to consumers.

David Harley15 May 2014


Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

There are many things to remember before travelling and protecting your data is perhaps not the first thing on your mind. Follow these top 5 tips to stay reassured and keep your data secure.

Editor02 May 2014