Steps you should take to fix a Java SE security risk on your computer, a message from Oracle, broadcast by ESET, as requested by the FTC.
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Ransomware is being increasingly relied upon in cyberattacks, according to Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report.
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Ransomware is everywhere. At least that might be the impression left by a seemingly endless stream of news reports on recent cyberattacks, reports ESET's Ondrej Kubovič.
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On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’ve put together a brief guide on potential cyber stresses to avoid in the workplace.
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Malware has been found on a computer at Gundremmingen nuclear power plant in Germany, it has been revealed. It is not considered a threat as the infected computer is not connected to the internet.
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Malware used by cybercriminals to carry out one of the biggest cyberheists in history is thought to have been “part of a wider attack toolkit”, according to a BAE Systems’ security researcher.
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It’s hard to protect what you don’t understand. It’s also hard to protect data if you don’t know where it is. ESET's Cameron Camp looks explores the challenges of data security.
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Two thirds of security professionals rate the risk of a future data breach, due to compromised credentials, as medium or high.
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A report from the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology warns that ransomware could be hitting more than just your regular computer in future...
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This white paper on data privacy and data protection law and legislation in the US should prove to be a handy reference during ongoing privacy debates.
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The personal data of around 1.1 million people could be sold off on the black market after BeautifulPeople.com experiences data breach.
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In this feature, we take a look at some of the key things you should be aware of to ensure that you are well-equipped to deal with insider threats.
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Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes Dorkbot, the importance of encryption and how buildings are at threat of cyberattacks.
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You would be wrong to think that this is just an attempt by the criminals to steal your Apple ID password - bad as that would be. It's much worse than that.
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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is to be added to the PlayStation Network, offering members even greater security.
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The Australian government has set aside $230 million in a new cybercrime strategy with a five-pronged plan of action.
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The ICO, the UK’s independent authority that oversees data privacy, recently released a new guidance on encryption best practices. The key message - encrypt or face a big fine.
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In the half-decade that has lapsed since Dorbot was first identified, millions of innocent victims, going about their everyday business, have been affected in over 190 countries. It has, quite literally, wormed its malicious way into computer systems throughout the world.
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Buildings are increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks, with the Internet of Things presenting cybercriminals with new opportunities to exploit.
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Your phone number holds the key that could give cybercriminals access to your location, phone calls and texts, according to a news report.
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Researchers from MIT’s CSAIL have developed an artificial intelligence platform that can ‘predict 85% of cyberattacks’ so long as it benefits from human input.
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Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes a detailed look at a new video scam sweeping Facebook and the return of a data-stealing malware dubbed Qbot.
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How secure is the healthcare ecosystem? Following a recent spate of breaches in the sector, we set out to determine the state of its cybersecurity.
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Apple customers are prime targets for cyberattacks as they are more likely to have a high disposable income, a security expert has suggested.
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My video, My first video, Private video: Don’t fall for this Facebook scam, which is infecting accounts around the world with a very high rate of success.
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Security researchers have detected a new, updated strain of the data-stealing trojan Qbot that is “harder to detect and intercept”.
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California hospital pays the largest sum per plaintiff in history for its inability to secure the patients’ medical data.
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The personal information of 44,000 FDIC customers has been breached by a former employee, who left the agency carrying the data on a personal storage device.
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Recently, FBI director James Comey revealed that he covers his webcam with tape to protect his privacy. It begs the question: How do you protect your webcam?
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Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes an in-depth look at how the ransomware dubbed Locky is infiltrating computer systems.
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Despite the fact that there haven’t been any security updates or patches rolled out for Windows XP – with some industrial solutions being the exception – the system still runs on almost every tenth computer worldwide.
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More than half of the Turkish population could have their personal details exposed in a massive new data breach.
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One year after the release of the technical analysis of the Mumblehard Linux botnet, it is no longer active. ESET, in collaboration with the Cyber Police of Ukraine and CyS Centrum LLC, have taken down the botnet, stopping its spamming activities.
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Researchers in Israel have come across a new way of exploiting the Stagefright vulnerability that was uncovered last year, and which affects the library that Android uses to analyze multimedia files.
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Recently, we’ve observed a new wave of scams on Facebook. Crooks are luring social network users to visit bogus Ray-Ban e-shops and buy heavily discounted sunglasses there. Victims’ payment card details are at risk.
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WhatsApp users will now benefit from more secure conversations, after the company announced it has turned on full end-to-end encryption.
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The Trump Hotel Collection has once again suffered a data breach, according to a security expert.
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David Harley, a senior research fellow at ESET, offers expert answers to six important questions that concern vulnerabilities, exploits and patches.
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A ransomware alert has been issued by the US and Canada to ensure that individuals and organizations are aware of the threat posed by this type of malicious software.
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Highlights from the past seven days in information security include insight into Remaiten, the Trident cybersecurity update and the value of backing up your data.
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In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the number of networks and users affected by ransomware known as Locky, discusses ESET's Diego Perez.
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