20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid
In the first instalment of this two-article series we will be looking at cybersecurity habits to avoid when using your computing devices
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Prison surveillance footage posted on YouTube
It’s not a stretch to surmise that the incident was enabled by poor security settings
How to get rid of your old devices safely
Disposing of old tech isn’t a one-click solution; there are multiple things you have to consider before moving on to greener pastures
How to secure your digital Christmas presents
What are some of the key things you should do with your shiny new device as soon as you unbox it?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET's free BlueKeep vulnerability checker – Dangerous PayPal-themed scam – This year's worst passwords
Ambitious scam wants far more than just PayPal logins
An ongoing phishing scam uncovered by ESET researchers seeks to wreak havoc on your money and digital life in one fell swoop
38,000 people forced to pick up email passwords in person
Malware and legal requirements force academics and students to join a near-endless line in order to pick up their passwords
It’s time to disconnect RDP from the internet
Brute-force attacks and BlueKeep exploits usurp convenience of direct RDP connections; ESET releases a tool to test your Windows machines for vulnerable versions
The worst passwords of 2019: Did yours make the list?
These passwords may win the popularity contest but lose flat out in security
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET's Cybersecurity Trends 2020 report is out – New Chrome feature boosts account security – Hundreds of thousands of birth certificate applications leaked online
2FA: Double down on your security
The second authentication factor might be a minor inconvenience, but it provides a major security boost
Chrome now warns you if your password has been stolen
The browser’s latest version also aims to up the ante in phishing protection
Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications
A variety of sensitive information has been there for the taking due to an unsecured cloud storage container
Cybersecurity Trends 2020: Technology is getting smarter – are we?
With 2019 ending, ESET experts offer their insights into how new innovations will impact our privacy, security and lives in the not so distant future
5 scam prevention tips for seniors
How can people who didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
On the implications of facial recognition for privacy and security – Data privacy tips for businesses – Red flags for cyberbullying. All this in Week in security.
How to spot if your child is a victim of cyberbullying
What are some of the most common warning signs that your child is experiencing online harassment?
80% of all Android apps encrypt traffic by default
Google keeps pushing in its mission for broader encryption adoption
Face scanning – privacy concern or identity protection?
What issues would face scanning attached to a mobile device resolve and, if used correctly, would it make the incursion into my privacy acceptable?
Notorious spy tool taken down in global operation
IM-RAT, which could be had for as little as US$25, was bought by nearly 15,000 people