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Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

In this feature, we highlight some of the key tactics used by cybercriminals via online dating websites, helping you stay safe on Valentine's Day.

Editor12 Feb 20164 min. read


ICS calls for latest Draft Investigatory Powers Bill to go further to protect privacy

ICS calls for latest Draft Investigatory Powers Bill to go further to protect privacy

ICS calls for latest Draft Investigatory Powers Bill to go further to protect privacy

The UK's Intelligence and Security Committee has deemed the latest Draft Investigatory Powers Bill as a “missed opportunity”, according to its latest report.

Editor10 Feb 20161 min. read


Stay safe with our Facebook cheat sheet

Stay safe with our Facebook cheat sheet

Stay safe with our Facebook cheat sheet

Learn how to boost your Facebook privacy on Safer Internet Day with our excellent cheat sheet. It'll work to your advantage now and in the future.

Editor09 Feb 20163 min. read


The security review: Encryption 101 and Android security updates

The security review: Encryption 101 and Android security updates

The security review: Encryption 101 and Android security updates

Highlights from the past seven days in information security include encryption insights, Android updates, Facebook at 12 and a data breach at UCF in the US.

Editor08 Feb 20162 min. read


The security review: Windows exploitation 2015 and Bayrob trojan

The security review: Windows exploitation 2015 and Bayrob trojan

The security review: Windows exploitation 2015 and Bayrob trojan

Highlights from the past seven days in information security include ESET’s annual Windows exploitation report, analysis of the Bayrob trojan and beating tax identity fraud.

Editor01 Feb 20162 min. read


The security review: ESET’s trends for 2016, more attacks in Ukraine and virtualized security

The security review: ESET’s trends for 2016, more attacks in Ukraine and virtualized security

The security review: ESET’s trends for 2016, more attacks in Ukraine and virtualized security

Highlights from the last seven days in information security include ESET’s latest trends report (In)security Everywhere and the ongoing cyberattacks against Ukraine’s electric power industry.

Editor25 Jan 20163 min. read


The security review: BlackEnergy, Internet Explorer and Fitbit

The security review: BlackEnergy, Internet Explorer and Fitbit

The security review: BlackEnergy, Internet Explorer and Fitbit

Highlights from the past seven days in information security include an analysis of the BlackEnergy trojan and Microsoft’s decision to end support for older versions of Internet Explorer.

Editor18 Jan 20163 min. read


BlackEnergy and the Ukrainian power outage: What we really know

BlackEnergy and the Ukrainian power outage: What we really know

BlackEnergy and the Ukrainian power outage: What we really know

Robert Lipovsky, a senior malware researcher at ESET, offers his expert insight into the recent discovery of BlackEnergy malware in Ukrainian energy distribution companies.

Editor11 Jan 20165 min. read


The security review: BlackEnergy, CES 2016 and Windows 10

The security review: BlackEnergy, CES 2016 and Windows 10

The security review: BlackEnergy, CES 2016 and Windows 10

Highlights from the last seven days in information security include the return of the BlackEnergy trojan and security insights from CES 2016.

Editor11 Jan 20162 min. read