There is a real feeling that smartphones are becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. So why are they so eager to get into our devices?
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ESET's Josep Albors looks at how DNS attacks will try and direct you to fake pages.
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested at Luton airport by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a massive internet attack that disrupted telephone, television and internet services in Germany last November.
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ESET researchers have discovered a new variant of botnet-forming Android banking malware based on source code made public a couple of months ago.
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ESET has spotted a new banking malware on Google Play. Disguised as a weather forecast app, it steals banking credentials and locks screens.
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This last month we have seen a new ransomware for Mac. Written in Swift, it is distributed on BitTorrent distribution site as “Patcher” for pirating popular software.
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Android malware is an increasing problem ... but worry not – n this infographic, we highlight some of the key things you should be aware of.
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Approximately 26% of Americans have been compromised by healthcare data breaches, according to a new survey from Accenture.
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Today, ESET has released a white paper on RTM, a cybercrime group that has been relentlessly targeting businesses in Russia and neighboring countries.
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Until more effort is made by vendors to integrate the internet in a safe way into the myriad of devices that surround us, we are going to hear more and more stories of security breaking down like this.
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If you thought that the problem of tech support scams was disappearing, think again, says Josep Albors and David Harley.
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2016 saw interesting developments within the Android ransomware scene. Ransomware emerged as one of the most pressing cybersecurity issues on the mobile platform.
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Here at RSA, an increasing amount of security purchases are made by those who got the task dumped in their laps, but who have little or no formal or practical training.
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WeLiveSecurity takes a look at what you need to know about spyware – the malware secretly prying on your online activities.
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Want to find holes in your security perimeter? What better way than to attempt to attack yourself, and here at RSA there are plenty of tools to help.
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The purpose of this blog is to deliver technical details of an as-yet minimally documented malware that has made headlines in Poland.
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RSA feels like a mashup of giant tech Titans steadily swallowing up the little guys to make one massive, unholy tech monster. But how does that really work for small businesses as customers, and the rest of us?
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Gmail rolls out a new policy to block JavaScript attachments, increasing security restrictions as ransomware attacks increase.
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The ongoing cybersecurity skills gap is dealing a significant blow to the confidence of organizations looking to defend themselves against potential attacks.
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Researchers have described how ransomware could potentially attack industrial control systems (ICS), and demonstratied how new malware threats might target core infrastructure, holding entire cities hostage.
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A new government scheme will be rolled out to thousands of 14-18 year olds across the UK, encouraging them to take part in extracurricular cybersecurity clubs.
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Android users are exposed to a new malicious app imitating Adobe Flash Player and serving as an entrance gate for potentially any kind of dangerous malware
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A game with love: How the LoveLetter virus corrupted our tech by playing on our emotions.
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There is a view in the media of the current security market that assumes a split between first-generation and technologies using next-generation signature-less detection.
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The InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed that 12 of its hotels suffered a data breach between August and December last year.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the biggest reform of privacy legislation for 20 years, will come into effect on May 25, 2018, bringing with it major changes to Europe’s privacy laws.
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Imagine: your security is flawless. Not a single other person can access your sensitive information or accounts. And then the unthinkable happens – you’re in an accident. How will your loved ones get past your security measures to tend to your affairs?
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Keep your WordPress site updated, or risk having hackers modify the content of any post or webpage.
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Is your smart TV selling data about what you watch, without asking? As the US FTC goes after one TV maker, it may be time to check.
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Just over one in five banks and insurers are confident in their ability to identify data breaches, according to a new global survey from Capgemini Consulting.
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Strategic cybersecurity the key to keeping the threat of cyberattacks at bay, a new report states.
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Are you au fait with wardriving? ESET'S Lucas Paus explains the best ways to survey wireless networks while you're on the move. Hint: avoid free wifi networks!
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A significant number of US citizens have experienced a data breach and are concerned over the security of their personal information, a study reveals.
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