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Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024 • 17 min. read
ESET Research
eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024 • 8 min. read
Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam
Anh Ho, Facundo Muñoz, Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé • 07 Mar 2024 • 14 min. read
Evasive Panda leverages Monlam Festival to target Tibetans
Business Security, Digital Security
Delivering trust with DNS security
Privacy
7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data
Video
The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Temu's cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight on the data-slurping practices of online services today
Editor • 05 Apr 2024
Digital Security
How often should you change your passwords?
And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.
Phil Muncaster • 03 Apr 2024
Malware, Digital Security
Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think
There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.
Márk Szabó • 02 Apr 2024
RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result
Editor • 29 Mar 2024
Cybercrime
Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world
This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity
Christian Ali Bravo • 28 Mar 2024
Scams
Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them
Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.
Phil Muncaster • 26 Mar 2024
Kids Online
Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations
Struggle to know how to help children and teens stay safe in cyberspace? A good ol’ fashioned chat is enough to put them on the right track.
Imogen Byers • 25 Mar 2024
AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The second half of 2023 saw massive growth in AceCryptor-packed malware spreading in the wild, including courtesy of multiple spam campaigns where AceCryptor packed the Rescoms RAT
Editor • 22 Mar 2024
Insight into ESET telemetry statistics about AceCryptor in H2 2023 with a focus on Rescoms campaigns in European countries
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024
A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app
Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data
Phil Muncaster • 19 Mar 2024
Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Healthcare organizations remain firmly in attackers' crosshairs, representing 20 percent of all victims of ransomware attacks among critical infrastructure entities in the US in 2023
Editor • 15 Mar 2024
Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast
We break down the fundamentals of threat intelligence and its role in anticipating and countering emerging threats
Alžbeta Kovaľová • 14 Mar 2024
The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
How To, Privacy, Mobile Security
Are you being tracked? How to spot a tracking app on your phone
How To
What happens with a hacked Instagram account – and how to recover it
Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them
Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
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