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Cybersecurity careers: What to know and how to get started
Want to help make technology safer for everyone? Love solving puzzles? Looking for a rewarding career? Break into cybersecurity! Insights from ESET researchers Aryeh Goretsky and Cameron Camp will put you on the right track.
Editor • 21 Oct 2021
A recipe for failure: Predictably poor passwords
Security professionals advise to never use ‘beef stew’ as a password. It just isn’t stroganoff.
Jake Moore • 19 Oct 2021
Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them
Are you on Facebook? So are scammers. Here are some of the most common con jobs on Facebook you should watch out for and how you can tell if you’re being scammed.
Amer Owaida • 30 Jun 2021
How to tell if a website is safe
It can be difficult to tell a legitimate website apart from an unsafe one – follow these steps to identify and protect yourself from bad websites
Amer Owaida • 23 Jun 2021
Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed?
How do vishing scams work, how do they impact businesses and individuals, and how can you protect yourself, your family and your business?
Phil Muncaster • 14 Jun 2021
Don’t feed the trolls and other tips for avoiding online drama
You may not be able to escape internet trolls, but you have a choice about how you will deal with them – here’s how you can handle trolls without losing your cool
Amer Owaida • 31 May 2021
Rom-con: How romance fraud targets older people – and how to stay safe
Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim
Amer Owaida • 24 May 2021
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your digital footprint
Here are some quick and easy tips to help you clean up your cyber-clutter and keep your digital footprint tidy
Amer Owaida • 16 Apr 2021
How To, Internet of Things
Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy
While you’re living out your fantasies, your internet-enabled sex toy may be setting you up for a privacy nightmare
Denise Giusto Bilić • 12 Feb 2021