An expert says that the popular compression tool WinRAR contains a significant vulnerability that exposes it to an attack.
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2015/09/30
Virtual skyscraper Cyphinx hopes to find cyber talent | foodonia
A 3D skyscraper has been developed to help the Cyber Security Challenge find the next generation of cyber talent.
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UK parents ‘want minimum age for smartphone ownership’ | foodonia
A survey has found that most parents in the UK are keen to see a minimum age introduced for smartphone ownership.
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2015/09/29
Viruses, bulletins, surveys, and gender: hashtag #VB2015 | foodonia
Virus Bulletin 2015 in Prague could be the biggest ever, a great place to discover the latest developments in malware protection and information security, and address issues like the infosec skills gap.
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Vulnerable medical equipment details disclosed online | foodonia
Vulnerable hospital equipment details can be found online, two security researchers have found.
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2015/09/28
Compromised Uber accounts ‘being used in China’ | foodonia
It has been reported that compromised Uber accounts are being used by criminals in China.
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Virus Bulletin 2015 | foodonia
Some of the good things in store for those attending Virus Bulletin 2015.
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2015/09/25
DHS working on ‘self-destructing’ security chip for smartphones | foodonia
A security chip that self-protects the device it is embedded in is being developed by the Department for Homeland Security.
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Virus Bulletin small talk: Diversity in tech | foodonia
Ahead of next week's Virus Bulletin conference, ESET's Lysa Myers offers a teaser of what to expect of her "small talk" with colleague Stephen Cobb.
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Why parents must teach their children about internet security | foodonia
Children as young as five are surfing the web on a daily basis, but are parents doing enough to educate them on the dangers of the online world? We investigate.
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iOS 9 security flaw lets attackers access device through Siri | foodonia
Apple’s iOS 9 contains a security flaw that lets cybercriminals gain limited access to a device through Siri.
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2015/09/23
Criminals, Linguistics, Literacy and Attribution | foodonia
In an article I wrote recently for Infosecurity Magazine – Spelling Bee (Input from the Hive Mind – I touched on the topic of textual analysis (in a rather loose sense). This was in response to some comments implying that it’s a good indicator of scamminess when a message uses US or UK spellings inappropriate to
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Global information security spend grows by 5% in 2015 | foodonia
Gartner reveals that spending on information security across the world will have increased by 4.7% by the end of this year.
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UK businesses ‘need to protect themselves from cybercrime’ | foodonia
UK businesses need to protect themselves from cybercrime, as government data reveals that up to 90 percent of major businesses in the country experienced an attack in 2014.
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7 years of Android: A painful journey to world dominance | foodonia
Exactly seven years ago to the day (September 23rd), after much speculation, Google finally lifted the lid on its secret project, one which would go onto change the mobile world.
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2015/09/22
Google Drive security boost for paying customers | foodonia
Google has announced that organizations that pay for Google Drive will reap the benefits of a more secure platform.
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Android trojan drops in, despite Google’s bouncer | foodonia
ESET recently discovered an interesting stealth attack on Android users, an app that is a regular game but with an interesting addition: the application was bundled with another application.
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Update Flash now! Adobe releases patch, fixing critical security holes | foodonia
It's time to update Flash once again, and don't forget to reduce the attack surface by enabling "Click to Play"... or uninstall it altogether.
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2015/09/21
Apple removes hundreds of malicious apps after major malware attack | foodonia
Apple has removed more than 300 malicious apps after confirming the first major breach to its iOS app store.
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2015/09/18
UK’s NCA calls for global approach to cybercrime | foodonia
An international effort between security organisations is needed to fight cybercrime, says the UK’s National Crime Agency.
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The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale | foodonia
A look back at how ransomware – a type of malware used mostly for hijacking user data – has evolved from the days of PC Cyborg to today's service for sale.
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2015/09/17
The Trojan Games: Odlanor malware cheats at poker | foodonia
Every now and again, ESET comes across an attack that "stands out". Odlanor malware fits that bill - this unique trojan targets players of online poker.
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iOS AirDrop vulnerability allows for malware installation on Apple devices | foodonia
A security expert has found a vulnerability on iOS devices that allows malware to be installed via AirDrop.
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Second Russian pleads guilty in record US data breach | foodonia
A second Russian man has admitted that he was part of a group of cybercriminals that carried out the largest data breach in US history.
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2015/09/16
Researchers make easy work of Android lockscreen security | foodonia
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have demonstrated how easy it is to bypass Android lockscreen security.
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2015/09/15
Lasers can ‘immobilize driverless cars’ | foodonia
An expert says that $60 laser kit can be used to disable driverless cars, by convincing its sensors that phantom objects are in its way.
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Top tips on safe online banking from the comfort of your home | foodonia
Online banking from the comfort of your own home makes life much easier, but you may still be at risk of cybercrime. We look at how to stay safe.
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Why are there so few women in technology? | foodonia
Next month brings us the 13th annual Executive Women’s Forum conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, where people gather to discuss information security topics with a focus on women in technical and leadership positions. ESET's Lysa Myers addresses the importance of this subject.
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2015/09/14
UK businesses ‘number one target for cybercriminals’ | foodonia
The UK has become the number one target for cybercriminals, with its businesses increasingly under attack.
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2015/09/11
GM ‘spends 5 years’ fixing car security vulnerability | foodonia
General Motors has spent up to five years fixing a security vulnerability that left millions of cars susceptible to being hacked.
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2015/09/10
iOS 9 security boosted with 2FA and stronger passcode | foodonia
Apple has announced that iOS 9 will launch on September 16th. The updated operating system will have even greater security features, including a stronger passcode and improved 2FA.
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Aggressive Android ransomware spreading in the USA | foodonia
The latest ESET discovery of the first known Android lock-screen-type ransomware that spreads in the wild and sets the phone's PIN lock is examined.
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2015/09/09
Cybercrime ‘a growing concern’ for Americans | foodonia
A finance expert says that cybercrime is a major worry for American citizens. And, with up to one billion data records breached in the US alone last year, there is a lot to be concerned about.
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2015/09/08
Mozilla’s Bugzilla breached | foodonia
A cybercriminal has stolen and used “security sensitive information” from Mozilla’s Bugzilla to launch attacks on Firefox users, it has been revealed.
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Carbanak gang is back and packing new guns | foodonia
A few days ago CSIS published details about new Carbanak samples found in the wild. In this blog we examine the latest developments in the Carbanak story.
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2015/09/07
Customer of UK’s Metro Bank targeted by Twitter fraudsters | foodonia
Be on the lookout for copycat social media accounts which may be attempting to lead your customers astray.
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2015/09/04
Fake vouchers and WhatsApp: Analyzing a new scam trend | foodonia
Over the last few weeks we’ve seen an increase in fake vouchers being spread via WhatsApp. This scam has all the hallmarks of a global campaign.
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Match.com subject to malvertising attack | foodonia
Match.com becomes the latest dating website to be targeted by cybercriminals, with experts finding that it has been subjected to a malvertising attack.
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Sophisticated webinjects ‘tailored’ to beat bank security | foodonia
From its relatively simplistic and niche origins, webinjects have advanced significantly in recent years to become a more sophisticated beast.
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Public Wi-Fi security: Your questions answered | foodonia
We look at the five top questions you should be asking before connecting to public Wi-Fi - while convenient, there are risks.
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2015/09/03
UK police website crashes twice courtesy of DDoS attack | foodonia
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack puts the Greater Manchester Police website offline twice, with a Twitter user allegedly from Lithuania claiming responsibility.
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VMworld: When IT grows up | foodonia
Virtualization aims to totally change how we think of IT altogether. Against the backdrop of VMworld, we take a closer look at the key details.
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ACSC releases its first cybersecurity threat report | foodonia
The first unclassified cybersecurity Threat Report from the The Australian Cyber Security Centre has been released.
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2015/09/02
Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability | foodonia
In an open letter to members of its own community, Bitcoin developers and contributors have called for greater cooperation over security and scalability.
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Multiple vulnerabilities identified in Belkin router | foodonia
An expert says that a popular Belkin router contains numerous vulnerabilities, making it extremely susceptible to attacks.
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VMworld: VM acceleration – how do we get there? | foodonia
If you have a ton of VMs sprawling the globe, how do you make them all fast? That’s the subject floating around the show floor at VMworld in SFO this year.
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10 steps to staying secure on public Wi-Fi | foodonia
The convenience of public Wi-Fi for many people is invaluable, yet there are risks. With all this in mind, here are 10 tips to staying safe.
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2015/09/01
UK’s National Crime Agency hit by DDoS attack, following LizardStresser arrests | foodonia
Last week, users of Lizard Squad's DDoS-on-demand service were feeling the heat after arrests were made by UK police. This week, it's the UK's National Crime Agency which has found itself the victim of a denial-of-service attack.
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Wikipedia blocks 381 sockpuppet accounts | foodonia
Up to 381 sockpuppet accounts have been blocked by Wikipedia because they were engaged in undisclosed paid advocacy.
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VMworld – Got a ton of VMs? Now what? | foodonia
This year VMworld tackles what happens when your VM farm grows up and spawns hundreds or thousands of baby VMs
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