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VPNFilter update: More bad news for routers
New research into VPNFilter finds more devices hit by malware that’s nastier than first thought, making rebooting and remediating of routers more urgent.
You have NOT won! A look at fake FIFA World Cup‑themed lotteries and giveaways
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia just days away, fraudsters are increasingly using all things soccer as bait to reel in unsuspecting fans so that they get more than they bargained for
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The cyberattack on banks in Mexico: The challenges posed to cybersecurity
Following the massive cyberattack on banks in Mexico, we consider what can cybersecurity can do to help the industry
Router reboot: How to, why to, and what not to do
The FBI say yes but should you follow this advice? And if you do follow it, do you know how to do so safely?
False contest to win jersey of the Brazilian team found on WhatsApp
The scam circulated through WhatsApp aimed at users in Brazil claiming that Nike will give away the jersey that the team will wear at FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.
World Cup scams: How to avoid an own goal
Whether travelling to enjoy the matches in person, or watching from home, fans should be on the lookout for foul play
Europol sets up EU‑wide team to fight dark web crime
Embedded within the agency’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), the new team will also work together with law enforcement globally in an effort to reduce the size of the underground illegal economy
More curious, less cautious: Protecting kids online
How we can help protect a generation for which digital is the way of the world?
An acoustic attack can bluescreen your Windows computer
Security researchers have demonstrated how attackers could cause physical damage to hard drives, and cause PCs to crash, just by playing sounds through a computer's speaker.
Trends 2018: Critical infrastructure attacks on the rise
Healthcare sectors, critical manufacturing, food production and transportation also said to be targets for cybercriminals
UNICEF now using cryptocurrency mining for fundraising
So far in 2018, the NGO has launched two charity campaigns with the aim of raising funds through cryptocurrency mining.
Two Canadian banks warn attackers may have stolen customer data
Simplii Financial and Bank of Montreal are believed to have suffered a twin attack that was soon followed by blackmail threats
Scammers raid man’s bank account while he waits on hold to fraud hotline
Criminals have set their sights on customers of a bank that has been struggling with a switchover to a new computer platform
Hacker jailed for selling personal data on dark web
Grant West used popular food app Just Eat to gain access to thousands of emails and passwords
Why GDPR affects companies around the world (video)
Learn what businesses need to be mindful of with the new legislation
Woman says Alexa recorded and shared the private conversation she was having with her husband
It's every Amazon Alexa owner's worst nightmare - your private conversations not just being listened to, but shared with random contacts without your knowledge.
Facebook refines 2FA setup, adds authenticator app support
Do try this at home! If you haven’t taken advantage of the extra protection that two-factor authentication offers, now is a great time to do so. And you don’t even need to hand over your phone number.
BackSwap malware finds innovative ways to empty bank accounts
ESET researchers have discovered a piece of banking malware that employs a new technique to bypass dedicated browser protection measures