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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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As our latest APT Activity Report makes abundantly clear, the threat of cyberespionage and stealthy attacks remains very real
The post Key takeaways from ESET’s new APT Activity Report – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
“Can I tell a legitimate survey apart from a fake one?” is the single most important question you need to answer for yourself before taking any surveys online
The post Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security
The post Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T3 2022
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Data Privacy Week is a reminder to protect your data – all year round. Here are three privacy-boosting habits you can start today.
The post Are you in control of your personal data? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Sandworm continues to conduct attacks against carefully chosen targets in the war-torn country
The post SwiftSlicer: New destructive wiper malware strikes Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think
The post Why your data is more valuable than you may realize appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Gaming can help your children build and sharpen a range of life skills that will stand them in good stead in the future
The post 5 valuable skills your children can learn by playing video games appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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?
The post Hybrid play: Leveling the playing field in online video gaming and beyond appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Ransomware revenue plunges to $456 million in 2022 as more victims refuse to pay up. Here's what to make of the trend.
The post Ransomware payments down 40% in 2022 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Fraudsters still want to help you 'fix' a computer problem you never had in the first place.
The post Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for in 2023 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Here's what to know about some of the most common ploys that scammers use on the payment app
The post Top 10 Venmo scams: Don’t fall for these common tricks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It is now acceptable to find a job on a dating app!
The post Hybrid commerce: Blurring the lines between business and pleasure appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
StrongPity's backdoor is fitted with various spying features and can record phone calls, collect texts, and gather call logs and contact lists
The post APT group trojanizes Telegram app – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET Research announces IPyIDA 2.0, a Python plugin integrating IPython and Jupyter Notebook into IDA
The post Introducing IPyIDA: A Python plugin for your reverse‑engineering toolkit appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Now you can legally repair your tech – sort of appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers identified an active StrongPity campaign distributing a trojanized version of the Android Telegram app, presented as the Shagle app – a video-chat service that has no app version
The post StrongPity espionage campaign targeting Android users appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Cracked it! Highlights from KringleCon 5: Golden Rings appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Hybrid work and hybrid play now merge into hybrid living, but where is the line between the two? Is there one?
The post Hybrid work: Turning business platforms into preferred social spaces appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Why schools, hospitals, local governments and other public sector organizations are in a sweet spot for ransomware attacks
The post Ransomware target list – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Gaming: How much is too much for our children? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you use any of these extremely popular – and eminently hackable – passwords? If so, we have a New Year’s resolution for you.
The post The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
What are some of the key cybersecurity trends and themes that organizations should have on their radars in 2023?
The post Cybersecurity trends and challenges to look out for in 2023 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post 2022 in review: 10 of the year’s biggest cyberattacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?
The post ‘Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane) appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls
The post How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The group's proprietary backdoor LODEINFO delivers additional malware, exfiltrates credentials, and steals documents and emails
The post MirrorFace aims for high‑value targets in Japan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Holiday travel is back with a vengeance this year. Set yourself up for a cyber-safe and hassle-free trip with our checklist.
The post Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber‑safe with these tips appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers discovered a spearphishing campaign targeting Japanese political entities a few weeks before the House of Councillors elections, and in the process uncovered a previously undescribed MirrorFace credential stealer
The post Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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!
The post Top tips for security‑ and privacy‑enhancing holiday gifts appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Cybersecurity Trends 2023: Securing our hybrid lives appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers uncover a new wiper and its execution tool, both attributed to the Iran-aligned Agrius APT group
The post Diamond industry under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Xenomorph pilfers victims' login credentials for banking, payment, social media, cryptocurrency and other apps with valuable data
The post Xenomorph: What to know about this Android banking trojan appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers analyzed a supply-chain attack abusing an Israeli software developer to deploy Fantasy, Agrius’s new wiper, with victims including the diamond industry
The post Fantasy – a new Agrius wiper deployed through a supply‑chain attack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Forget pests for a minute. Modern farms also face another – and more insidious – breed of threat.
The post Tractors vs. threat actors: How to hack a farm appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Deployed against carefully selected targets, the new backdoor combs through the drives of compromised systems for files of interest before exfiltrating them to Google Drive
The post ScarCruft updates its toolset – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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?
The post Top tips to save energy used by your electronic devices appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers uncover Dolphin, a sophisticated backdoor extending the arsenal of the ScarCruft APT group
The post Who’s swimming in South Korean waters? Meet ScarCruft’s Dolphin appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers spot a new ransomware campaign that goes after Ukrainian organizations and has Sandworm's fingerprints all over it
The post RansomBoggs: New ransomware targeting Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The Bahamut APT group distributes at least eight malicious apps that pilfer victims' data and monitor their messages and conversations
The post Spyware posing as VPN apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
'Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals
The post Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this holiday shopping season
The post 10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Malicious apps used in this active campaign exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages from apps such as Signal, Viber, and Telegram
The post Bahamut cybermercenary group targets Android users with fake VPN apps appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Security fatigue is real: Here’s how to overcome it appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
What have some of the world's most notorious APT groups been up to lately? A new ESET report released this week has the answers.
The post Latest insights on APT activity – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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?
The post Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The convenience with which you manage all your financial wants and needs may come at a cost
The post Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T2 2022
The post ESET APT Activity Report T2 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A new ESET report details the mindset of SMBs on digital security and shows why many of them are underprepared to defend themselves against attacks
The post Security challenges facing SMBs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams
The post FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Survey finds SMBs, weary of security failures, curious about detection and response
The post Toward the cutting edge: SMBs contemplating enterprise security appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you put yourself at greater risk for successful attacks by making one of these security mistakes?
The post 10 common security mistakes and how to avoid them appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post Hacking baby monitors can be child’s play: Here’s how to stay safe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
This week's news offered fresh reminders of the threat that ransomware poses for businesses and critical infrastructure worldwide
The post Ransomware rages on – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
To mark Antimalware Day, we’ve rounded up some of the most pressing issues for cybersecurity now and in the future
The post The future starts now: 10 major challenges facing cybersecurity appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.
The post The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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