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Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024 • 17 min. read
ESET Research
eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024 • 8 min. read
Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam
Anh Ho, Facundo Muñoz, Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé • 07 Mar 2024 • 14 min. read
Evasive Panda leverages Monlam Festival to target Tibetans
Business Security, Digital Security
Delivering trust with DNS security
Privacy
7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data
Video
Lessons from SEC's X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC's X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs
Editor • 12 Jan 2024
Business Security
A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?
How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks
Mario Micucci • 11 Jan 2024
Mobile Security
Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.
Phil Muncaster • 10 Jan 2024
We Live Progress
Love is in the AI: Finding love online takes on a whole new meaning
Is AI companionship the future of not-so-human connection – and even the cure for loneliness?
Imogen Byers • 09 Jan 2024
Digital Security
Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun
Rene Holt • 06 Jan 2024
Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are some of the key cybersecurity trends that people and organizations should have on their radars this year?
Editor • 05 Jan 2024
How To
Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more
Losing your keys, your wallet – or anything else, really – can be a pain, but there is a wide world of trackers that can help you locate your missing things – with awesome accuracy
Márk Szabó • 04 Jan 2024
Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk
Typing with your voice? It should go without saying that you need to take some precautions and avoid spilling your secrets.
Martina López • 03 Jan 2024
A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023
As we draw the curtain on another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s review some of the high-profile cyber-incidents that befell various organizations this year
Phil Muncaster • 28 Dec 2023
Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech
Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information
Phil Muncaster • 27 Dec 2023
Key findings from ESET Threat Report H2 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
How cybercriminals take advantage of the popularity of ChatGPT and other tools of its ilk to direct people to sketchy sites, plus other interesting findings from ESET's latest Threat Report
Editor • 22 Dec 2023
Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device
Unwrapping a new gadget this holiday season will put a big smile on your face but things may quickly turn sour if the device and data on it aren’t secured properly
Phil Muncaster • 21 Dec 2023
Scams
Top 10 Venmo scams: Don't fall for these common tricks
The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them
Everything you need to know about IP grabbers
How to tell if your phone has been hacked
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