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Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Who is responsible for privacy and online safety on social networks? ESET asked Harris Interactive to poll American adults and found some interesting responses, positive advances in cyber-citizenship, but also some apparent disconnects.

Stephen Cobb • 13 Nov 2013


Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

If your friend said it on Social media it must be true? Not if your friend's acount has been hacked. We review tips for staying safe on social media.

Stephen Cobb • 18 Mar 2013


PokerAgent botnet stealing over 16,000 Facebook credentials

PokerAgent botnet stealing over 16,000 Facebook credentials

PokerAgent botnet stealing over 16,000 Facebook credentials

The ‘PokerAgent’ botnet, which we have tracked in 2012, was designed to harvest Facebook log-on credentials, also collecting information on credit card details linked to the Facebook account and Zynga Poker player stats, presumably with the intention to mug the victims.

Robert Lipovsky • 29 Jan 2013


Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

Cameron Camp • 13 Sep 2012


Sharing versus Security: Driving without Brakes

Sharing versus Security: Driving without Brakes

Sharing versus Security: Driving without Brakes

Does the enterprise still have a choice about sharing information?

David Harley • 24 Jun 2012


Millions have not reviewed Facebook privacy settings: Here's how

Millions have not reviewed Facebook privacy settings: Here's how

Millions have not reviewed Facebook privacy settings: Here's how

Cameron Camp • 15 May 2012


Pinterest.com security - step by step how-to

Pinterest.com security - step by step how-to

Pinterest.com security - step by step how-to

Cameron Camp • 22 Feb 2012


Valentine's Day Scams: For the love of money

Valentine's Day Scams: For the love of money

Valentine's Day Scams: For the love of money

Stephen Cobb • 07 Feb 2012


Beware of SOPA Scams

Beware of SOPA Scams

Beware of SOPA Scams

Aryeh Goretsky • 17 Jan 2012