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The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list

The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list

Digital Security

The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list

Do you use any of these extremely popular – and eminently hackable – passwords? If so, we have a New Year’s resolution for you.

Phil Muncaster02 Jan 2023


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Cybersecurity trends and challenges to look out for in 2023

Cybersecurity trends and challenges to look out for in 2023

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Cybersecurity trends and challenges to look out for in 2023

What are some of the key cybersecurity trends and themes that organizations should have on their radars in 2023?

Editor29 Dec 2022


Digital Security

2022 in review: 10 of the year's biggest cyberattacks

2022 in review: 10 of the year's biggest cyberattacks

Digital Security

2022 in review: 10 of the year's biggest cyberattacks

The past year has seen no shortage of disruptive cyberattacks – here’s a round-up of some of the worst hacks and breaches that have impacted a variety of targets around the world in 2022

Phil Muncaster27 Dec 2022


Kids Online

'Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)

'Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)

Kids Online

'Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)

It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?

Phil Muncaster21 Dec 2022


Kids Online

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

Kids Online

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls

André Lameiras19 Dec 2022


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MirrorFace aims for high-value targets in Japan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

MirrorFace aims for high-value targets in Japan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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MirrorFace aims for high-value targets in Japan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The group's proprietary backdoor LODEINFO delivers additional malware, exfiltrates credentials, and steals documents and emails

Editor16 Dec 2022


Kids Online

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

Kids Online

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.

André Lameiras16 Dec 2022


Digital Security

Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber-safe with these tips

Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber-safe with these tips

Digital Security

Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber-safe with these tips

Holiday travel is back with a vengeance this year. Set yourself up for a cyber-safe and hassle-free trip with our checklist.

Editor15 Dec 2022


ESET Research

Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities

Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities

ESET Research

Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities

ESET researchers discovered a spearphishing campaign targeting Japanese political entities a few weeks before the House of Councillors elections, and in the process uncovered a previously undescribed MirrorFace credential stealer

Dominik Breitenbacher14 Dec 2022


Digital Security

Top tips for security- and privacy-enhancing holiday gifts

Top tips for security- and privacy-enhancing holiday gifts

Digital Security

Top tips for security- and privacy-enhancing holiday gifts

Think outside the (gift) box. Here are a few ideas for security and privacy gifts to get for your relatives – or even for yourself. Some don’t cost a penny!

Phil Muncaster13 Dec 2022


We Live Progress, Business Security

Cybersecurity Trends 2023: Securing our hybrid lives

Cybersecurity Trends 2023: Securing our hybrid lives

We Live Progress, Business Security

Cybersecurity Trends 2023: Securing our hybrid lives

ESET experts offer their reflections on what the continued blurring of boundaries between different spheres of life means for our human and social experience – and especially our cybersecurity and privacy

Editor12 Dec 2022


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Diamond industry under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Diamond industry under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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Diamond industry under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET researchers uncover a new wiper and its execution tool, both attributed to the Iran-aligned Agrius APT group

Editor09 Dec 2022