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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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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Online gaming and cybercrime are more connected than you might think. We explore how online games are becoming the new hunting ground for cybercriminals looking to earn and learn.
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Google has announced that it is piloting a new sign-in system that will, if successful, replace passwords. User authentication will be delivered through a smartphone.
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It’s that time of the year when the information security industry takes part in its annual tradition: coming up with cybercrime predictions and trends for the next 12 months.
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A new study from HMIC concludes that the police service in the UK needs to better understand the scale and impact of digital crime.
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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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Swedish researchers have found that quantum cryptography, via energy-time entanglement, is vulnerable to being exploited by an attacker.
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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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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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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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A new study has found that UK businesses, in comparison to their international counterparts, are slow to respond to unusual activity on their networks.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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MEPs in the European Parliament have agreed on the need for EU-wide cybersecurity legislation, which will establish a common framework for all member states to subscribe to
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At home, on the move, on a computer or via a mobile, online shopping habits have changed massively as technology as become more powerful. With Christmas around the corner, we look at some of the key details.
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ESET's senior research fellow David Harley explores and discusses the main issues surrounding copyright and social media.
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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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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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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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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 has released tens of thousands of records belonging to Invest Bank customers online.
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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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The UK’s intelligence agency, the GCHQ, has finally admitted that it hacks into computers and other devices.
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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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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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A major data breach at the OPM in June was the result of cybercriminal activity that had nothing to do with state-sponsored cybercrime, China has disclosed.
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Over 10 million users now known to have been affected by VTech data breach, the specialist electronic toys and technology company has revealed.
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If many endpoints’ traffic pass through the VM host, why not move security there, sort of catch “bad things” before they even enter the endpoint, asks ESET's Cameron Camp.
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The Armada Collective has launched DDoS attacks against three Greek banks, again demanding ransom in the form of bitcoins.
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VTech announced that its Learning Lodge website was attacked by cybercriminals, affecting up to five million customers.
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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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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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