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FTC vs. VIZIO: Getting smart about TV data collection and sharing
Is your smart TV selling data about what you watch, without asking? As the US FTC goes after one TV maker, it may be time to check.
Banking chiefs ‘lack confidence to identify data breaches’
Just over one in five banks and insurers are confident in their ability to identify data breaches, according to a new global survey from Capgemini Consulting.
Strategic cybersecurity will stymie ‘expanding threat landscape’
Strategic cybersecurity the key to keeping the threat of cyberattacks at bay, a new report states.
Wardriving: A digital census of Wi‑Fi networks?
Are you au fait with wardriving? ESET'S Lucas Paus explains the best ways to survey wireless networks while you're on the move. Hint: avoid free Wi-Fi networks!
Over half of US citizens ‘have experienced a data breach’
A significant number of US citizens have experienced a data breach and are concerned over the security of their personal information, a study reveals.
Password‑stealing security hole discovered in many Netgear routers
A security researcher has described how he uncovered a severe security hole in dozens of different Netgear routers, meaning that "hundreds of thousands, if not over a million" devices could be at risk of having their admin passwords stolen by hackers.
Cybersecurity: 5 basic lessons for everyone
A new way of looking at cybersecurity, no longer viewing it as a goal in itself, but instead something that is directly connected to business needs.
Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts
Ransomware is not going anywhere. Here, we've rounded up vital tips and advice from three ESET experts: Lysa Myers, Stephen Cobb and David Harley.
Austrian hotel experiences ‘ransomware of things attack’
Only one month into the new year, it appears that we may well have our first example jackware in 2017 with a ransomware of things attack on an Austrian hotel.
Security professionals shortage in UK ‘increasing competition among companies for talent’
IT security professionals are at the forefront of the demand from companies across the UK, many of whom have placed greater demand on tech skills.
Some examples of vulnerable code and how to find them
"When looking for vulnerabilities in open-source code, it is advisable to check portions of code that is prone to errors": Useful tips from one of ESET's malware analysts, Matías Porolli, on how to spot vulnerable code.
An introduction to private browsing
Privacy and security fears are driving many people to look into the possibilities of private browsing. We investigate what it is and how you stay anonymous online
Sednit: How this notorious cyberespionage group operates
Take a closer look at the cyberespionage group Sednit, which has targeted over 1000 high-profile individuals and organizations with phishing attacks and zero-day exploits.
Worrying about data privacy isn’t enough: Here’s how to own your online presence
As Data Privacy Day is upon us, we thought it apt to put together some top tips on how to manage and secure your online information.
PayPal users targeted in sophisticated new phishing campaign
Recent phishing scams targeted both Gmail and Yahoo, and now attackers have their sights set on PayPal with some very convincing bait.
Desperately seeking cybersecurity skills
Cybercrime is victimizing US companies and consumers, but a gap in cybersecurity skills presents a problem for the federal government. ESET's Stephen Cobb investigates.
RoT: Ransomware of Things
Could the Internet of Things spark the Ransomware of Things? ESET's Stephen Cobb examines how ransomware and jackware are evolving.
Yahoo faces SEC probe into its two record‑breaking data breaches
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Yahoo could have been quicker to tell investors about two record-breaking data breaches.
Lloyds Banking Group hit with distributed denial of service attack
Lloyds Banking Group fell victim to an attempted cyberattack earlier this month, which saw cybercriminals attempt to crash the online banking service over a two day period.