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Camfecting doesn’t ‘just’ invade your privacy – it could seriously impact your mental health and wellbeing. Here’s how to keep an eye on your laptop camera.
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BEC fraud generated more losses for victims than any other type of cybercrime in 2021. It’s long past time that organizations got a handle on these scams.
The post The trouble with BEC: How to stop the costliest internet scam appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers reveal a detailed profile of TA410: we believe this cyberespionage umbrella group consists of three different teams using different toolsets, including a new version of the FlowCloud espionage backdoor discovered by ESET.
The post A lookback under the TA410 umbrella: Its cyberespionage TTPs and activity appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Here's what you should know about FlowingFrog, LookingFrog and JollyFrog, the three teams making up the TA410 espionage umbrella group
The post TA410 under the microscope – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Organizations need to get better at mitigating threats from unknown vulnerabilities, especially as both state-backed operatives and financially-motivated cybercriminals are increasing their activity
The post What’s behind the record‑high number of zero days? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Here's what you should know about some of the nastiest mobile malware around – from malicious software that takes phones and data hostage to RATs that allow hackers to control devices remotely
The post 3 most dangerous types of Android malware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud
The post There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the risks of cyberespionage attacks that typically involve Advanced Persistent Threat groups and often target organizations' most valuable data
The post Defending against APT attacks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform
The post Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
What can organizations do to capitalize on the current fluidity in the job market in order to bring fresh cybersecurity talent into the fold?
The post Opportunity out of crisis: Tapping the Great Resignation to close the cybersecurity skills gap appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at risk of online fraud
The post 10 reasons why we fall for scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Can you spot the tell-tale signs of a phishing attempt and check if an email that has landed in your inbox is legit?
The post How to spot and avoid a phishing attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The decision to release a ransomware decryptor involves a delicate balancing act between helping victims recover their data and alerting criminals to errors in their code
The post The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real
The post Fake news – why do people believe it? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft
The post The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers spot an updated version of the malware loader used in the Industroyer2 and CaddyWiper attacks
The post Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
When you hear the term ‘cryptocurrency’, does ‘secure’ also spring to mind? Here are some implications of the lack of sound security practices in the world of crypto.
The post Cryptocurrency: secure or not? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As NFTs exploded in popularity, scammers also jumped on the hype. Watch out for counterfeit NFTs, rug pulls, pump-and-dumps and other common scams plaguing the industry.
The post Common NFT scams and how to avoid them appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The landmark regulation changed everyone’s mindset on how companies worldwide collect and use the personal data of EU citizens
The post 5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Listen to Aryeh Goretsky, Martin Smolár, and Jean-Ian Boutin discuss what UEFI threats are capable of and what the ESPecter bootkit tells us about their evolution
The post ESET Research Podcast: UEFI in crosshairs of ESPecter bootkit appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
New and exacerbated cyber-risks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are fueling a new urgency towards enhancing resilience
The post Cybersecurity: A global problem that requires a global answer appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As with everything digital, there's someone, somewhere devising a method to steal the assets away from their rightful owners
The post Scams targeting NFT investors – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Falsehoods about the war in Ukraine come in all shapes and sizes – here are a few examples of what’s in the fake news
The post Keeping it real: Don’t fall for lies about the war appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A 14-year-old shares his thoughts about technology and the potential privacy and security implications of the internet
The post Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A view of the T 1 2022 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
The post ESET Threat Report T 1 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It’s been 100 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, and we look back at various cyberattacks connected to the conflict
The post 100 days of war in Ukraine: How the conflict is playing out in cyberspace appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A review of the key trends that defined the threatscape in the first four months of 2022 and what these developments mean for your cyber-defenses
The post Key insights from ESET’s latest Threat Report – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Give employees the knowledge needed to spot the warning signs of a cyberattack and to understand when they may be putting sensitive data at risk
The post Cybersecurity awareness training: What is it and what works best? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
How erring on the side of privacy might ultimately save you from chasing down a virtual rendition of you doing the bidding of a scammer
The post RSA – Spot the real fake appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Technology is understandably viewed as a nuisance to be managed in pursuit of the health organizations’ primary mission
The post RSA – Digital healthcare meets security, but does it really want to? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Digital fiddling somehow got mixed up in a real war
The post RSA – Creepy real‑world edition appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
API-based data transfer is so rapid, there’s but little time to stop very bad things happening quickly
The post RSA – APIs, your organization’s dedicated backdoors appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Here are three themes that stood out at the world's largest gathering of cybersecurity professionals
The post 3 takeaways from RSA Conference 2022 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Five years ago, ESET researchers released their analysis of the first ever malware that was designed specifically to attack power grids
The post Industroyer: A cyber‑weapon that brought down a power grid 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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The post Avoid travel digital disasters – Week in security with Tony Anscombe 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
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
The heavyweights are now moving into API security, cementing it as “A Thing”
The post API security moves mainstream 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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