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

By Editor — July 15th 2022 at 14:39

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

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API security moves mainstream

By Cameron Camp — July 14th 2022 at 09:30

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 — July 13th 2022 at 09:30

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 — July 12th 2022 at 09:30

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 — July 8th 2022 at 13:30

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

By Jake Moore — July 8th 2022 at 09:30

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 — July 6th 2022 at 09:30

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 — July 4th 2022 at 09:30

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 — July 1st 2022 at 15:00

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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Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day

By Rene Holt — July 1st 2022 at 14:36

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 — June 30th 2022 at 09:30

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 — June 29th 2022 at 09:30

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 — June 27th 2022 at 09:30

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 — June 24th 2022 at 13:00

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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Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

By André Lameiras — June 23rd 2022 at 09:30

(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 — June 21st 2022 at 09:30

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 — June 20th 2022 at 09:30

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 — June 17th 2022 at 16:00

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

By Rene Holt — June 16th 2022 at 09:30

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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