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Had your Instagram account stolen? Don’t panic – here’s how to get your account back and how to avoid getting hacked (again)
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A major financial services company has learned the hard way about the importance of proper disposal of customers' personal data
The post What to consider before disposing of personal data – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits?
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Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?
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Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device
The post Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The news seems awash this week with reports of both Microsoft and Apple scrambling to patch security flaws in their products
The post Rising to the challenges of secure coding – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Cross-site tracking cookies have a bleak future but can still cause privacy woes to unwary users
The post Third‑party cookies: How they work and how to stop them from tracking you across the web appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET Research first spotted this variant of the SideWalk backdoor in the network of a Hong Kong university in February 2021
The post SparklingGoblin deploys new Linux backdoor – Week in security, special edition appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers have uncovered another tool in the already extensive arsenal of the SparklingGoblin APT group: a Linux variant of the SideWalk backdoor
The post You never walk alone: The SideWalk backdoor gets a Linux variant appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Has your Wi-Fi speed slowed down to a crawl? Here are some of the possible reasons along with a few quick fixes to speed things up.
The post Why is my Wi‑Fi slow and how do I make it faster? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Worok takes aim at various high-profile organizations that operate in multiple sectors and are located primarily in Asia
The post ESET Research uncovers new APT group Worok – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It pays to do some research before taking a leap into the world of internet-connected toys
The post Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Misconfigured remote access services continue to give bad actors an easy access path to company networks – here’s how you can minimize your exposure to attacks misusing Remote Desktop Protocol
The post RDP on the radar: An up‑close view of evolving remote access threats appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Focused mostly on Asia, this new cyberespionage group uses undocumented tools, including steganographically extracting PowerShell payloads from PNG files
The post Worok: The big picture appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
What if your organization is hit by a cyberattack that is attributed to a nation state? Would your insurance cover the costs of the attack?
The post Will cyber‑insurance pay out? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.
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Are you aware of the perils of the world’s no. 1 social media? Do you know how to avoid scams and stay safe on TikTok?
The post TikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As another hospital falls victim to ransomware, Tony weighs in on the much-debated issue of banning ransomware payouts
The post French hospital crippled by cyberattack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you
The post What is doxing and how to protect yourself appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps
The post Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Both tech giants rush to release fixes for security vulnerabilities that were being exploited in-the-wild
The post Google and Apple release patches for zero‑day flaws – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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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Don't worry, elections are safe – this is just one highlight from the DEF CON 30 conference.
The post DEF CON – “don’t worry, the elections are safe” edition appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The digital skills gap, especially in cybersecurity, is not a new phenomenon, with the problem now further exacerbated by the prevalence of burnout
The post Black Hat USA 2022: Burnout, a significant issue appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Black Hat – Windows isn’t the only mass casualty platform anymore appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The NHS falls victim to an apparent cyberattack, which raises the question of the impact that data breaches have on people's personal data
The post The potential consequences of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Our Security evangelist's take on this first day of Black Hat 2022, where cyberdefense was on every mind.
The post Black Hat 2022 – Cyberdefense in a global threats era appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A deep-dive into zero trust to help you navigate the threat landscape in a zero-trust world and further secure your organization
The post An eighties classic – Zero Trust appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post How to check if your PC has been hacked – and what to do next appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Learn the basics of zero-trust, and how building a zero-trust environment can protect your organization.
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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.
The post Don’t get singed by scammers while you’re carrying the torch for Tinder appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Start as you mean to go on: the top 10 steps to securing your new computer appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Cybercriminals steal the equivalent of $18M from the NFT music streaming platform Audius, while other cyberthreats related to crypto made the news.
The post Music streaming platform victim of a crypto theft – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
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
The post Cash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post NFT: A new‑fangled trend or also a new‑found treasure? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET research shows yet again that macOS is not immune to malware and why some users can benefit from Apple’s Lockdown Mode
The post macOS malware: myth vs. reality – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post ESET Research Podcast: Hot security topics at RSA or mostly hype? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Previously unknown macOS malware uses cloud storage as its C&C channel and to exfiltrate documents, keystrokes, and screen captures from compromised Macs
The post I see what you did there: A look at the CloudMensis macOS spyware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Why downloading pirated video games may ultimately cost you dearly and how to stay safe while gaming online
The post Think twice before downloading pirated games – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The heavyweights are now moving into API security, cementing it as “A Thing”
The post API security moves mainstream appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
In a world of ever-evolving cyberthreats, collaboration and knowledge exchange are vital for keeping an edge on attackers
The post Collaboration and knowledge sharing key to progress in cybersecurity appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It’s all fun and games until you get hacked – and this is just one risk of downloading cracked games
The post Play it safe: 5 reasons not to download pirated games appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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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Scammers don't take the summer off – be on your guard when buying your Crit'Air sticker
The post Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post 8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
One in five organizations have teetered on the brink of insolvency after a cyberattack. Can your company keep hackers at bay?
The post Cyberattacks: A very real existential threat to organizations appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As scammers continue to ask people to take fake surveys, can you recognize some common telltale signs you're dealing with a scam?
The post Watch out for survey scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it
The post Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Costco 40th anniversary scam targets WhatsApp users appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
War in Europe, a reminder for shared service centers and shoring operations to re-examine IT security posture
The post Do back offices mean backdoors? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post 5 ways cybercriminals steal credit card details appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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?
The post Instagram’s new age verification tool – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about virtual private networks, but were afraid to ask
The post Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Educating employees about how to spot phishing attacks can strike a much-needed blow for network defenders
The post Phishing awareness training: Help your employees avoid the hook appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
How crypto mixers, also known as crypto tumblers, are used to obscure the trail of digital money
The post Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As the risk of receiving a malware-laden email increases, take a moment to consider how to spot attacks involving malicious spam
The post How to spot malicious spam – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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?
The post How Emotet is changing tactics in response to Microsoft’s tightening of Office macro security appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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