2015/12/31

5 things you need to know about social engineering | foodonia

Social engineering plays an important part in a significant number of cyberattacks, however big, small or sophisticated the crime is. However, little is known about this tactic. This feature discusses some key aspects.

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Are cybercriminals targeting banks with ransomware? | foodonia

Ransomware is the latest tool in the cybercriminal’s arsenal, but it has to date largely been used to target consumers. Could it now be used to hit banks and other financial institutions too?

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2015/12/22

IT manager has his bikes stolen after cycling app reveals his home address | foodonia

British IT manager Mark Leigh is rueing the day that he was careless about information he shared without thinking via a smartphone app because - he believes - it ended up with him having two bikes stolen from his garage.

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Quantum cryptography ‘is vulnerable to attack’ | foodonia

Swedish researchers have found that quantum cryptography, via energy-time entanglement, is vulnerable to being exploited by an attacker.

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Employees ‘the biggest threat’ to enterprise cybersecurity programs | foodonia

A new survey finds that the majority of corporate information security practitioners consider employees to be the biggest risk to their company’s cybersecurity program.

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2015/12/21

Apple continues to defend encryption | foodonia

Apple’s Tim Cook has once again defended encryption, explaining that the introduction of a backdoor would create vulnerabilities and leave devices exposed to threats.

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The security review: Nemucod malware, Star Wars and China on cyber sovereignty | foodonia

Our latest recap of the last seven days in information security includes the spread of the Nemucod trojan, the importance of improving awareness of online safety in children and young people and how Star Wars offers plenty of top cyber advice.

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2015/12/17

Xi Jinping: Cyberattacks a global challenge | foodonia

China’s president, Xi Jinping, has called on the international community to work together to fight cyberattacks, which he described as a global challenge.

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Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons | foodonia

If you are looking to boost your cybersecurity, we recommend you watch Star Wars: A New Hope. There’s a lot to be learnt from this epic movie.

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Australian parents’ concerns differ from kids’ actual behavior online | foodonia

When it comes to protecting your children online, knowledge of risks is vital. With this in mind, ESET asked Australian parents about their main concerns.

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2015/12/16

Nemucod malware spreads ransomware Teslacrypt around the world | foodonia

ESET have recently observed a huge increase in detections of the Nemucod trojan, a threat that usually tries to download another malware from the internet. Those detections ratios were very high in some countries.

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How do you know if your smartphone has been compromised? | foodonia

Many people are unaware of what measures they can take to identify malicious activity on their smartphone. We look at how at the key signs to be aware of.

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Man arrested in connection with VTech data breach | foodonia

Authorities in the UK have announced that a 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the major data breach at VTech in November.

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2015/12/15

Europol makes 12 arrests in Remote Access Trojan crackdown | foodonia

Europol have been working alongside a number of European law enforcement authorities in an attempt to crackdown against the use of Remote Access Trojans.

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Securing devices at Christmas: Wordsearch | foodonia

Test your device security nous with our festive-inspired wordsearch. By the end of it, we reckon you'll have a solid grasp of what's required this Christmas.

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5 things you need to know about connected toys | foodonia

The current hype, this Christmas and beyond, is the connected toy. Not sure what that means? Well, here are seven things you need to know about this increasingly popular plaything.

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2015/12/14

New insurance policy covers cyberbullying | foodonia

Cyberbullying and online abuse is a growing problem, and one insurance company is taking it so seriously that’s it’s willing to cover those who fall victim to harassment on the internet.

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Moonfruit takes customers’ sites offline, as it prepares for DDoS attack | foodonia

A UK company which helps consumers and small businesses create websites and online stores has taken itself and its customers' sites offline, after receiving threats about an imminent internet attack.

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The security review: Risky wearables, #CyberChoices and holiday shopping safety | foodonia

You might already have mince pies on the mind as we countdown to Christmas, but cybercrime doesn't sleep and neither should your security solutions. Here is this week's security review – our recap of the biggest, most interesting stories and opinions from the past seven days.

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Making devices secure this Christmas | foodonia

Increasingly, on special occasions like birthdays and Christmas, parents are buying mobile and internet connected devices for their children. Our guide looks at how to make them safe before they are are unwrapped.

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2015/12/11

Data breaches ‘likely’ to affect consumer loyalty | foodonia

A new survey of consumers from across the globe finds that data breaches have an impact on their trust in a business that has been the victim of a cyberattack.

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12 tree-mendous security tips for Christmas | foodonia

Tis’ the season to be jolly but Christmas is also a happy time of year for cybercriminals looking for their own gifts. We look at what you can do to ensure it’s only Santa that is allowed to bypass your security.

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Microsoft issues warning after Xbox Live certificate ‘inadvertently’ leaks | foodonia

A malicious attacker could in theory use the leaked security certificate to launch a man-in-the-middle attack, intercepting Xbox Live usernames, passwords and even payments made by game players.

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2015/12/10

UK govt could access and use smart toys to spy on suspects | foodonia

The UK’s Science and Technology Committee has heard that it is possible for the government to remotely access and use smart toys to spy on suspects.

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Tech support scams: 3 steps to conning unsuspecting victims | foodonia

Tech support scams are “still big business”, ESET’s David Harley has previously said. In this guide we look at how fraudsters dupe their victims into handing over cash, while also corrupting their devices.

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Cyber experts ‘in hot demand’ | foodonia

The demand for cyber experts is at a record high, with more firms eager to secure the services of experts to ensure they are safe from attacks. And they’re willing to pay top dollar.

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2015/12/09

2015/12/08

Copyright and social media | foodonia

ESET's senior research fellow David Harley explores and discusses the main issues surrounding copyright and social media.

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Games with millions of users: How much about it do you really know? | foodonia

Have you spoke to your kids lately? We bet if you have, then you are all too familiar with what they tend to talk about – video games. While you may still be clueless about the ins and outs, its worth reading up on online gaming, as there are plenty of risks you never knew possible.

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Gary McKinnon reveals detail on NASA data breach and ‘extraterrestrial life’ | foodonia

In an recent interview, It expert Gary McKinnon has candidly revealed detail on his NASA data breach and finding documents on ‘extraterrestrial life’.

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Wearables: where’s the security risk? | foodonia

At a recent conference on “the future of wearables” I was asked to speak about security. I think my presentation surprised some people because I didn’t focus on the security of wearable devices themselves. This article summarizes what I said, with a link to my slides and some free resources you might find helpful. For

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2015/12/07

Hackers announce WWE’s Jim Ross is dead, after wrestling control of his Twitter account | foodonia

Leeds United-loving football fans appear to have hacked the Twitter account of WWE legend Jim Ross, and announced his death.

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Hacker Buba releases data belonging to customers of a UAE bank | foodonia

Hacker Buba has released tens of thousands of records belonging to Invest Bank customers online.

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The security review: VM machines and security, online banking and VTech data breach | foodonia

The last seven days in information security have been notable to say the least, with VTech experiencing a major data breach and Google being the subject of a complaint over data gathering practices. Read on for more on both these stories, as well as other highlights of the past week. Moving security to the virtual

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2015/12/04

GCHQ confirms that it hacks computers without ‘proper warrants’ | foodonia

The UK’s intelligence agency, the GCHQ, has finally admitted that it hacks into computers and other devices.

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How parents can assess the suitability of apps for their kids | foodonia

Confused about being able to assess the suitability of apps for your children? This handy features highlights some of the key things to look out for.

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News from the Dorkside: Dorkbot botnet disrupted | foodonia

Law enforcement agencies from around the globe, aided by Microsoft security researchers, today announced the disruption of one of the most widely distributed malware families – Win32/Dorkbot.

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2015/11/30

5 million VTech customers affected by major data breach | foodonia

VTech announced that its Learning Lodge website was attacked by cybercriminals, affecting up to five million customers.

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Different nations’ online banking habits: better safe than sorry? | foodonia

When it comes to online banking, the UK and the US leads the way with security – over 70% of Brits and Americans have software installed on their device.

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The security review: Biometrics, Dridex in Europe and online payments | foodonia

From biometrics to Dridex in Europe and a fascinating insight into how different nations pay for things online - this week's security review is a busy one.

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