Car and almost $1m on offer for Tesla Model 3 hacks
The electric car maker is raising the ante in automotive security, putting one of its swanky models as a target at a hacking contest
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What makes a cybercriminal?
Forget balaclavas or hoodies; these cybercriminals are hiding in plain sight
CES: Smart cities and the challenge of securing the neighborhood
In our final report from CES we take a look at smart city initiatives
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Automotive security for cars. Do you know who your connected home is talking to? Plus some resolutions for 2019 with tips for passwords
Face unlock on many Android smartphones falls for a photo
No 3D-printed heads or realistic masks were needed to trick even a handful of high-end handset models into unlocking their screens
CES IoT security – do you know who your home is talking to?
There’s a digital treasure trove to be had in your home so you should take steps to protect it
CES – singularity and securing the car
What's in store for automotive security once cars morph into mobile living rooms and working spaces? And how about transportation at large?
New Year’s resolutions: Get your passwords shipshape
In case there are some blank entries in your laundry list of New Year’s resolutions, we have a few tips for a bit of cybersecurity ‘soul searching’. Here’s the first batch, looking at how you can fix your good ol’ passwords.
EU offers bug bounties on popular open source software
The program with a prize pool of almost US$1 million aims to leverage the ‘power of the crowd’ in order to prevent another Heartbleed
Personal data of German political elite dumped online
The vast trove of data was released online and disseminated via Twitter over the span of four weeks – without anybody really noticing
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What stalled the production and delivery of several major newspapers in the US on the last Saturday of 2018?
What is threat cumulativity and what does it mean for digital security?
A reflection on how acknowledging the cumulative nature of cyber-threats and understanding its implications can benefit our digital security
This Netflix‑themed scam prompts FTC to issue warning
The message starts off with the kind of information that is apt to send shivers down the spines of many binge-watchers
Ransomware vs. printing press? US newspapers face “foreign cyberattack”
Did malware disrupt newspaper deliveries in major US cities? Here’s what’s known about the incident so far and the leading suspect: Ryuk ransomware. Plus, advice on defending your organization against such attacks.
2018: Research highlights from ESET’s leading lights
As the curtain slowly falls on yet another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s look back on some of the finest malware analysis by ESET researchers in 2018
Analysis of the latest Emotet propagation campaign
An analysis of the workings of this new Emotet campaign, which has affected various countries in Latin America by taking advantage of Microsoft Office files to hide its malicious activity
What should you do with your old devices
Disposal of old tech requires thought and effort and the need to cleanse the device of any personal data is just one of the concerns
SPARE: Five tips for a safer online shopping experience
There is still some time left to pick up some last-minute shopping before it’s too late but in the rush to do so don’t forget to do it safely
Google’s policy change reduces security, privacy and safety for 75% of users of ESET’s Android anti‑theft service
The unfortunate implications of a well-intentioned change to Google Play Developer policies – and the negative impact it has on ESET’s Android app customers
Microsoft issues emergency fix for Internet Explorer zero‑day
Details are sparse about a security hole that Microsoft said is being exploited in targeted attacks