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Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia – Holiday online… Safely! – Scammers targeting PayPal users
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Operation SignSight: Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia
ESET researchers have uncovered a supply-chain attack on the website of a government in Southeast Asia.
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!
This year, many of us will be celebrating Christmas with our loved ones virtually, however we shouldn’t underestimate the value of securing our online communication.
Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online
Other leaked data included a range of personal information such as names, addresses and personal healthcare information.
How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe
What are some common ploys targeting PayPal users? Here’s what you should watch out for when using the popular payment service.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research uncovers Operation StealthyTrident – Security flaws in trading apps – IRS expands its Identity Protection PIN program
Is your trading app putting your money at risk?
A Q&A with security researcher Alejandro Hernández, who has unearthed a long list of vulnerabilities in leading trading platforms that may expose their users to a host of security and privacy risks
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Tips for buying gifts and not receiving coal
While shopping for the perfect presents, be on the lookout for naughty cybercriminals trying to ruin your Christmas cheer by tricking you out of both gifts and money
Operation StealthyTrident: corporate software under attack
LuckyMouse, TA428, HyperBro, Tmanger and ShadowPad linked in Mongolian supply-chain attack
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 58 flaws
The last Patch Tuesday of the year brings another fresh batch of fixes for Microsoft products and while the number may be lower the patches are no less important.
The Internal Revenue Service expands identity protection to all tax‑payers
Starting mid-January, U.S. tax-payers will be able to enroll in the Identity Protection PIN program that was previously available only to certain users.
Google patches four high‑severity flaws in Chrome
The new release patches a total of eight vulnerabilities affecting the desktop versions of the popular browser.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers analyze Turla Crutch, Cybersecurity Trends 2021 report is out and how to stay safe when paying with your phone.
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Let Santa in, keep hackers out!
Santa will soon come down the chimney, but there are potential entry points into your home and digital life that you should never leave open
iPhone hack allowed device takeover via Wi‑Fi
Using a zero-click exploit, an attacker could have taken complete control of any iPhone within Wi-Fi range in seconds
Cybersecurity Trends 2021: Staying secure in uncertain times
ESET experts look back at some of the key themes that defined the cybersecurity landscape in the year that’s ending and give their takes on what to expect in 2021
Turla Crutch: Keeping the “back door” open
ESET researchers discover a new backdoor used by Turla to exfiltrate stolen documents to Dropbox
Cyberattackers could trick scientists into producing dangerous substances
Without ever setting foot in the lab, a threat actor could dupe DNA researchers into creating pathogens, according to a study describing "an end-to-end cyber-biological attack"
Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone
Are mobile payments and digital wallets safe? Are the apps safer than credit cards? What are the main risks? Here’s what to know.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Is your smart doorbell putting you at risk of cyberattacks? – Spotify accounts hijacked en masse – Staying safe from SIM swapping