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A step‑by‑step guide to enjoying LinkedIn safely

By André Lameiras

LinkedIn privacy settings are just as overwhelming as any other social media settings. There’s a lot of menus, a lot buttons to enable, select, accept or reject. To make sure you have control over your information we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to enjoy LinkedIn safely.

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DEF CON – “don’t worry, the elections are safe” edition

By Cameron Camp

Don't worry, elections are safe – this is just one highlight from the DEF CON 30 conference.

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How a spoofed email passed the SPF check and landed in my inbox

By Rene Holt

The Sender Policy Framework can’t help prevent spam and phishing if you allow billions of IP addresses to send as your domain

The post How a spoofed email passed the SPF check and landed in my inbox appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Black Hat USA 2022: Burnout, a significant issue

By Tony Anscombe

The digital skills gap, especially in cybersecurity, is not a new phenomenon, with the problem now further exacerbated by the prevalence of burnout

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Black Hat – Windows isn’t the only mass casualty platform anymore

By Cameron Camp

Windows used to be the big talking point when it came to exploits resulting in mass casualties. Nowadays, talks turned to other massive attack platforms like #cloud and cars

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The potential consequences of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

The NHS falls victim to an apparent cyberattack, which raises the question of the impact that data breaches have on people's personal data

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  • August 12th 2022 at 16:25

Black Hat 2022 – Cyberdefense in a global threats era

By Tony Anscombe

Our Security evangelist's take on this first day of Black Hat 2022, where cyberdefense was on every mind.

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Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps

By André Lameiras

Tinder, Bumble or Grindr - popular dating apps depend heavily on your location, personal data, and loose privacy settings. Find out how to put yourself out there safely by following our suggested settings tweaks.

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An eighties classic – Zero Trust

By Tony Anscombe

A deep-dive into zero trust to help you navigate the threat landscape in a zero-trust world and further secure your organization

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How to check if your PC has been hacked – and what to do next

By Phil Muncaster

Has your PC been hacked? Whatever happens, don’t panic. Read on for ten signs your PC has been hacked and handy tips on how to fix it.

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Don’t get singed by scammers while you’re carrying the torch for Tinder 

By André Lameiras

Are you on Tinder? With 75 million monthly active users, you might be able to find the right one. However there are also traps you need to look out for. Read more about catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other practices used by scammers.

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Start as you mean to go on: the top 10 steps to securing your new computer

By Phil Muncaster

Whether you are getting ready for back-to-school season, getting new work laptop or fancying a new gamer's pc, learn the steps to protect your new PC from cyberthreats.

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Music streaming platform victim of a crypto theft – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Cybercriminals steal the equivalent of $18M from the NFT music streaming platform Audius, while other cyberthreats related to crypto made the news.

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  • July 29th 2022 at 17:45

Staying safe online: How to browse the web securely

By Phil Muncaster

Learn to spot some of the threats that you can face while browsing online, and the best tips to stay safe on the web.

The post Staying safe online: How to browse the web securely appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Cash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for

By Phil Muncaster

It pays to be careful – here’s how you can stay safe from fake giveaways, money flipping scams and other cons that fraudsters use to trick payment app users out of their hard-earned cash

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NFT: A new‑fangled trend or also a new‑found treasure?

By Jake Moore

I’ve created an NFT so you don’t have to – here's the good, the bad and the intangible of the hot-ticket tokens

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macOS malware: myth vs. reality – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

ESET research shows yet again that macOS is not immune to malware and why some users can benefit from Apple’s Lockdown Mode

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  • July 22nd 2022 at 16:15

ESET Research Podcast: Hot security topics at RSA or mostly hype?

By ESET Research

Listen to Cameron Camp, Juraj Jánošík, and Filip Mazán discuss the use of machine learning in cybersecurity, followed by Cameron’s insights into the security of medical devices

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I see what you did there: A look at the CloudMensis macOS spyware

By Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé

Previously unknown macOS malware uses cloud storage as its C&C channel and to exfiltrate documents, keystrokes, and screen captures from compromised Macs

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Think twice before downloading pirated games – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Why downloading pirated video games may ultimately cost you dearly and how to stay safe while gaming online

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  • July 15th 2022 at 14:39

API security moves mainstream

By Cameron Camp

The heavyweights are now moving into API security, cementing it as “A Thing”

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Collaboration and knowledge sharing key to progress in cybersecurity

By Juan Manuel Harán

In a world of ever-evolving cyberthreats, collaboration and knowledge exchange are vital for keeping an edge on attackers

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Play it safe: 5 reasons not to download pirated games

By Phil Muncaster

It’s all fun and games until you get hacked – and this is just one risk of downloading cracked games

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Avoid travel digital disasters – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Vacations are a great time to unwind, but if you're not careful, you may face a digital disaster. Here's how to keep your devices and data secure while you're on the move

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  • July 8th 2022 at 13:30

Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go

By Jake Moore

Scammers don't take the summer off – be on your guard when buying your Crit'Air sticker

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8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

By Phil Muncaster

Here’s what to watch out for when buying or selling stuff on the online marketplace and how to tell if you’re being scammed

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Cyberattacks: A very real existential threat to organizations

By Phil Muncaster

One in five organizations have teetered on the brink of insolvency after a cyberattack. Can your company keep hackers at bay?

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Watch out for survey scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

As scammers continue to ask people to take fake surveys, can you recognize some common telltale signs you're dealing with a scam?

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  • July 1st 2022 at 15:00

Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day

By Rene Holt

The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it

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Costco 40th anniversary scam targets WhatsApp users

By Miguel Ángel Mendoza

If the promise of a cash prize in return for answering a few questions sounds like a deal that is too good to be true, that’s because it is

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Do back offices mean backdoors?

By James Shepperd

War in Europe, a reminder for shared service centers and shoring operations to re-examine IT security posture

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5 ways cybercriminals steal credit card details

By Phil Muncaster

Here are some of the most common ways hackers can get hold of other people’s credit card data – and how you can keep yours safe

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Instagram’s new age verification tool – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

As Instagram tests a new age verification tool, what are some of the concerns when it comes to confirming someone's age on the internet?

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  • June 24th 2022 at 13:00

Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

By André Lameiras

(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about virtual private networks, but were afraid to ask

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Phishing awareness training: Help your employees avoid the hook

By Phil Muncaster

Educating employees about how to spot phishing attacks can strike a much-needed blow for network defenders

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Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?

By Sol González

How crypto mixers, also known as crypto tumblers, are used to obscure the trail of digital money

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How to spot malicious spam – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

As the risk of receiving a malware-laden email increases, take a moment to consider how to spot attacks involving malicious spam

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  • June 17th 2022 at 16:00

How Emotet is changing tactics in response to Microsoft’s tightening of Office macro security

By Rene Holt

Emotet malware is back with ferocious vigor, according to ESET telemetry in the first four months of 2022. Will it survive the ever-tightening controls on macro-enabled documents?

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