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Editor • 09 Feb 2024 • 1 min. read
Video, Ransomware
Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Scams
Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance
Digital Security, Business Security
Cyber: The Swiss army knife of tradecraft
Called a "watershed year for ransomware", 2023 marked a reversal from the decline in ransomware payments observed in the previous year
Editor • 09 Feb 2024
With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, here’s some timely advice on how to prevent scammers from stealing more than your heart
Imogen Byers • 05 Feb 2024
In today’s digitally interconnected world, advanced cyber capabilities have become an exceptionally potent and versatile tool of tradecraft for nation-states and criminals alike
Andy Garth • 29 Jan 2024
Break the fake: The race is on to stop AI voice cloning scams
As AI-powered voice cloning turbocharges imposter scams, we sit down with ESET’s Jake Moore to discuss how to hang up on ‘hi-fi’ scam calls – and what the future holds for deepfake detection
Cameron Camp • 23 Jan 2024
Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this terrifying scam
Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims
Phil Muncaster • 18 Jan 2024
Scams, Digital Security
Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’
Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal
Phil Muncaster • 17 Jan 2024
Mobile Security
Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.
Phil Muncaster • 10 Jan 2024
Digital Security
Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun
Rene Holt • 06 Jan 2024
How To
Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more
Losing your keys, your wallet – or anything else, really – can be a pain, but there is a wide world of trackers that can help you locate your missing things – with awesome accuracy
Márk Szabó • 04 Jan 2024