Here’s a list of the 10 tools every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit, says ESET's Lucas Paus.
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2016/10/31
Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet | foodonia
It seems the current DDoS tactics from cybercriminals is to gain control over millions of IoT devices and direct their power towards any target they choose.
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2016/10/28
550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donor details leaked | foodonia
The personal details of 550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donors have been leaked in an event being described as Australia’s largest ever security breach.
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International Internet Day: A great network targeted by cybercriminals | foodonia
As the world celebrates International Internet Day, we take a look at how cybercriminal activity has evolved online.
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Nude celebrity photo hacker sentenced to 18 months in prison | foodonia
At least 50 celebrity Apple iCloud accounts and 72 Gmail inboxes were broken into by 36-year old Ryan Collins, whose victims included Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Avril Lavigne, Kate Hudson, and Rihanna.
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2016/10/26
Election hacking FAQ: 2016 US presidential election edition | foodonia
Stephen Cobb, senior security researcher at ESET answers the 10 most frequently asked questions on election hacking.
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Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat | foodonia
Who would have thought that webcams could be exploited? Well, they can, and so serious is the issue, that it has the likes of Mark Zuckerberg covering them with up with tape.
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The Hive Mind: When IoT devices go rogue | foodonia
IoT devices, while extremely useful for simplifying various mundane aspects of everyday life, also offer criminals a new attack platform: your appliances.
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2016/10/25
Lifting the lid on Sednit: A closer look at the software it uses | foodonia
ESET's threat analysts have taken a closer look at the software used by Sednit to spy on its targets and steal confidential information.
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2016/10/24
Webcam firm recalls hackable devices after mighty Mirai botnet attack | foodonia
Chinese firm says it will recall vulnerable components, but as long as insecure devices continue to be attached to the internet, there will be opportunities for malicious hackers to exploit them and use them for their own ends.
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10 things to know about the October 21 IoT DDoS attacks | foodonia
On Friday October 21st, a series of IoT DDoS attacks caused widespread disruption of legitimate internet activity in the US. Stephen Cobb investigates.
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Know your enemy: Training can help avoid cybersecurity pitfalls | foodonia
European Cyber Security Month offers a great opportunity to remind people of some of the practices that can boost their cybersecurity skills.
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2016/10/21
Cybercriminals target Brazilian routers with default credentials | foodonia
Criminals are hunting for routers with default credentials and with vulnerabilities in their firmware, with Brazilians the main target.
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2016/10/20
Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again | foodonia
A Facebook hoax that has been around since at least 2012 has resurfaced, claiming that private photographs and messages are going to be made public.
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New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope | foodonia
Security researchers at ESET have released their latest research into the notorious and highly experienced Sednit cyberespionage group.
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2016/10/19
Facebook Messenger’s creepy test of Conversation Topics | foodonia
Need some more help choosing an inane conversation topic with your online friends? Don't panic! Facebook appears keen to help you. But is its behaviour bordering on creepy?
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At least 15% of home routers are unsecure | foodonia
Tests show that software vulnerabilities and weak passwords are common in home routers, with up to 15% of them being unsecure.
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2016/10/18
Consumers still failing to protect themselves against cybercrime | foodonia
Consumers are failing to appropriately protect themselves against the threat of cybercrime, according to a new survey from Get Safe Online.
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2016/10/17
Organizations advised to invest in a culture of cybersecurity | foodonia
A culture of cybersecurity is essential in today’s organizations to help ensure that they are able to successfully fend off cyberattacks .
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2016/10/14
Information security: A career at the forefront of an exciting industry | foodonia
Demand for information security specialists is growing, and there are many routes to qualification. Do you have the skills to transform cybersecurity?
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2016/10/13
Vera Bradley alerts customers to data breach | foodonia
Vera Bradley has notified its customers of a data breach, explaining that it had launched an investigation last month into a “payment card incident”.
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2016/10/12
Online safety tips for social media and IM fans | foodonia
Since October is European Cyber Security Month, it is a good time to recap on social media and IM security. These online safety tips will do you well.
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2016/10/11
NHS increasingly being targeted by ransomware attacks | foodonia
NHS hospitals in England are increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks, according to an investigation by the i newspaper
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2016/10/10
Security fatigue is preventing us from being safe online | foodonia
Individuals are demonstrating security fatigue when it comes to protecting themselves online, increasing their risk of being compromised by a cyberattack.
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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure | foodonia
ESET's Lysa Myers offer a detailed and comprehensive overview on how to stay safe against ransomware attacks, a threat that is growing in prominence.
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Cybercrime in Canada: The impact on SMBs | foodonia
A new survey, conducted by Ipsos and sponsored by ESET, finds that one in four Canadian SMBs with yearly revenues of $10 million or more have been hit by a cyberattack.
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2016/10/06
TalkTalk receives record fine for security failings that resulted in 2015 cyberattack | foodonia
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) hits TalkTalk with record fine for failing to take basic security measures to protect customer information.
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Our insulin pumps could be hacked, warns Johnson & Johnson | foodonia
The Animas OneTouch Ping insulin pump contains vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a malicious attacker to remotely trigger an insulin injection.
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How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once | foodonia
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of devices and passwords you have to manage and remember? Here are four top tips how to help handle this tech overload.
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Spotify Free hits sour note with infected ads | foodonia
Some users of the ad-supported music streaming service Spotify Free got more hits than they bargained for, according to numerous reports.
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2016/10/05
DDoS attacks ‘consistent, relentless and damaging’ to organizations | foodonia
Consistent and relentless DDoS attacks are causing “real damage” to organizations around the world, with the number of affected enterprises on the rise.
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Malware researcher Lukas Stefanko will be online on Reddit | foodonia
WeLiveSecurity author and ESET researcher Lukas Stefanko will be answering questions about Android malware on Reddits‘ popular Subreddit r/IamA.
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2016/10/04
Organizations ‘need to deliver social engineering training’ | foodonia
More focus on how to spot social engineering attacks is needed in organizations, according to expert Jenny Radcliffe.
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2016/10/03
Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble? | foodonia
As European Cyber Security Month gets underway, ESET's Ondrej Kubovič offers some top tips when it comes to safe and secure online banking.
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Cybersecurity ‘no longer a technical issue’ | foodonia
Cybersecurity has gone from being a technical issue to one that needs consideration and leadership at a board level, according to an expert.
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How do you work out a country’s level of cybersecurity? | foodonia
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) measures a nation's commitment to cybersecurity and encourages countries to take the issue more seriously.
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