How to tell if your phone has been hacked
Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Here's how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone.
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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET Research uncovers DazzleSpy malware attacks targeting macOS users – Trading personal data for free online services – PayPal hacking made easy
Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy
The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data
Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?
Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.
Watering hole deploys new macOS malware, DazzleSpy, in Asia
Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station website compromised to serve a Safari exploit that installed cyberespionage malware on site visitors’ Macs
How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account
Somebody could easily take control of your PayPal account and steal money from you if you’re not careful – here's how to stay safe from a simple but effective attack
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research into Donot Team attacks – Common signs that your email has been hacked – Social media dos and don'ts in the workplace
How to know if your email has been hacked
Think your email may have been hacked? Here are the signs to look for, how account takeover attacks commonly occur, and how to recover your account and avoid falling victim again
DoNot Go! Do not respawn!
ESET researchers take a deep look into recent attacks carried out by Donot Team throughout 2020 and 2021, targeting government and military entities in several South Asian countries
Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees
Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
How malware exploits security flaws in kernel drivers – Watch out for cryptocurrency scams – Why loyalty accounts are a target for criminals
Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers
Is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here's why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.
Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself
As you attempt to strike it rich in the digital gold rush, make sure you know how to recognize various schemes that want to part you from your crypto
CES 2022: Wireless power for all
We don’t need no stinkin’ wall power – CES shows off the promise of usable long-range wireless charging
Signed kernel drivers – Unguarded gateway to Windows’ core
ESET researchers look at malware that abuses vulnerabilities in kernel drivers and outline mitigation techniques against this type of exploitation
CES 2022 – the “anyone can make an electric car” edition
But as we learned in mashing up other technologies, the security devil is in the details
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
CES gives us a glimpse of our connected future – 10 bad cybersecurity habits to break this year – How hackers steal passwords
CES 2022: Space security – no more flying blind
And no more worrying about your satellite being smashed by a “drunk driver” as new tech promises to predict hazards in orbit
CES 2022: More sensors than people
A sea of sensors will soon influence almost everything in your world
5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them)
From social engineering to looking over your shoulder, here are some of the most common tricks that bad guys use to steal passwords