A roundup of some of the handiest tools that security professionals can use to search for and monitor devices that are accessible from the internet
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Before rushing to embrace the LLM-powered hire, make sure your organization has safeguards in place to avoid putting its business and customer data at risk
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Why do people still download files from sketchy places and get compromised as a result?
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Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialize
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Have your cake and eat it too – enjoy some of what the online world has to offer without always giving out your contact details
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As the war shows no signs of ending and cyber-activity by states and criminal groups remains high, conversations around the cyber-resilience of critical infrastructure have never been more vital
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Don’t torture people with exceedingly complex password composition rules but do blacklist commonly used passwords, plus other ways to help people help themselves – and your entire organization
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It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked – here’s what to know about, and how to avoid, threats lurking on the social media juggernaut
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A quick dive into the murky world of cyberespionage and other growing threats facing managed service providers – and their customers
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As all things (wrongly called) AI take the world’s biggest security event by storm, we round up of some of their most-touted use cases and applications
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The legislation aims to bolster the Union’s cyber-resilience and enhance its capabilities to prepare for, detect and respond to incidents
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The much-dreaded writer’s block isn’t the only threat that may derail your progress. Are you doing enough to keep your blog (and your livelihood) safe from online dangers?
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Some sectors have high confidence in their in-house cybersecurity expertise, while others prefer to enlist the support of an external provider to keep their systems and data secured
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Give your social media presence a good spring scrubbing, audit your passwords and other easy ways to bring order to your digital chaos
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Do you know how many devices are connected to your home network? You don’t? This is precisely why it’s time for a network audit.
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Spring is in the air and as the leaves start growing again, why not breathe some new life into the devices you depend on so badly?
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By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Make sure you're able to bounce back if, or when, a data disaster strikes.
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How content creators and subscribers can embrace the social media platform without (overly) exposing themselves to the potentially toxic brew of NSFW content and privacy threats
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As TikTok CEO attempts to placate U.S. lawmakers, it’s time for us all to think about the wealth of personal information that TikTok and other social media giants collect about us
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Why your organization should consider an MDR solution and five key things to look for in a service offering
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Twitter’s ditching of free text-message authentication doesn’t mean that you should forgo using 2FA. Instead, switch to another – and, indeed, better – 2FA option.
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An astrobiologist, analog astronaut, author and speaker, Dr. Michaela Musilova shares her experience as a woman at the forefront of space exploration and from her quest for scientific and personal excellence
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ESET Research has compiled a timeline of cyberattacks that used wiper malware and have occurred since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022
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SMBs need to not only reduce their odds of being hit by an attack, but also implement processes that they can follow if their defenses are breached
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No longer relegated to a side-show, tech is embedded into virtually every new piece of gear entering the battlefield
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Spoiler alert: it turned me down. But that’s far from the only thing I learned while playing around with the bot that the world has fallen in love with so badly.
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Small and medium-sized businesses have good reason to be concerned about the loss of data and financial impacts
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Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?
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No internet, perfect security? Two ESET researchers perform a thought experiment where they consider the implications of being plunged into digital darkness.
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As children’s safety and privacy online becomes a matter of increasing urgency, lawmakers around the world push ahead on new regulations in the digital realm
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Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security
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An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T3 2022
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Sandworm continues to conduct attacks against carefully chosen targets in the war-torn country
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The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think
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Looking for an alternative to Twitter and thinking about joining the folks flocking to Mastodon? Here’s how the two platforms compare to each other.
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Gaming can help your children build and sharpen a range of life skills that will stand them in good stead in the future
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Does VALORANT’s approach to cheating signal a turning point in how we deal with the continued hacks afflicting our hybrid world of work and play?
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It is now acceptable to find a job on a dating app!
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A new law portends a future where (we hope) it will be easier for us all to repair, fix, upgrade, and just tinker with things we already own
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Learning meets fun at the 2022 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge – strap yourself in for a crackerjack ride at the North Pole as I foil Grinchum's foul plan and recover the five golden rings
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Hybrid work and hybrid play now merge into hybrid living, but where is the line between the two? Is there one?
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Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home.
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With many children spending a little too much time playing video games, learn to spot the signs that things may be spinning out of control
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The past year has seen no shortage of disruptive cyberattacks – here’s a round-up of some of the worst hacks and breaches that have impacted a variety of targets around the world in 2022
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It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?
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Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls
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The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.
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Holiday travel is back with a vengeance this year. Set yourself up for a cyber-safe and hassle-free trip with our checklist.
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Think outside the (gift) box. Here are a few ideas for security and privacy gifts to get for your relatives – or even for yourself. Some don’t cost a penny!
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ESET experts offer their reflections on what the continued blurring of boundaries between different spheres of life means for our human and social experience – and especially our cybersecurity and privacy
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Forget pests for a minute. Modern farms also face another – and more insidious – breed of threat.
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With the rapidly rising energy prices putting a strain on many households, what are some quick wins to help reduce the power consumption of your gadgets?
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ESET researchers spot a new ransomware campaign that goes after Ukrainian organizations and has Sandworm's fingerprints all over it
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Do your employees take more risks with valuable data because they’ve become desensitized to security guidance? Spot the symptoms before it’s too late.
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Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?
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The convenience with which you manage all your financial wants and needs may come at a cost
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An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T2 2022
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Survey finds SMBs, weary of security failures, curious about detection and response
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Do you put yourself at greater risk for successful attacks by making one of these security mistakes?
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Make sure that the device that’s supposed to help you keep tabs on your little one isn’t itself a privacy and security risk
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