How (over)sharing on social media can trip you up | foodonia

Profuse recounting of details from your life via social media may come at a price

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Twitter bots, disassemble | foodonia

Social media giants announce new measures to tackle bots and abusers

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World Cup squads briefed on cybersecurity best practices | foodonia

The football associations of countries competing at Russia 2018 are taking no chances when it comes to cyber-related issues

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Wi-Fi security gets a boost as WPA3 standard is launched | foodonia

The new wireless security protocol is poised to make hacking Wi-Fi connections a whole lot harder

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Microsoft Edge bug could be exploited to spill your emails to malicious sites | foodonia

Since a patch for the flaw has already been released, users are well advised to make sure that they’re running the browser’s most recent version

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Ham-fisted hacker gets jail time for serial DDoS attacks | foodonia

The tale of “Bitcoin Baron” reveals a worrying picture and illustrates how easy it has become to wreak havoc on the internet

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South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange hacked | foodonia

Bithumb has claimed that $31.5 million worth of virtual coins were stolen by hackers

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11 ‘teammates’ to help you win your own cybersecurity game | foodonia

Our lineup may seem heavy on the defensive side, but such is the nature of game plans for warding off a range of threats lurking in cyberspace

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Europol and partners dismantle prolific cyber-extortion gang | foodonia

The arrest of a 25-year-old French man in Thailand apparently seals the fate of Rex Mundi, a hack-and-extort collective that operated since at least 2012

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New Telegram-abusing Android RAT discovered in the wild | foodonia

Entirely new malware family discovered by ESET researchers

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Stop Cyberbullying Day: Advice for victims and witnesses | foodonia

A comprehensive list of some of the online resources available to victims, their families and friends

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Phishing anniversary: Here’s a free $50/month subscription | foodonia

Adidas “prize” used as bait in attempt to lure people into biting

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World Cup dream team: ESET vs. Malware | foodonia

An all-star line-up to go head-to-head with malware

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Major breach at British retailer Dixons Carphone affects nearly six million bank cards | foodonia

Intruders also accessed 1.2 million personal data records, such as names, addresses or email addresses, in what is shaping up to be one of Britain’s biggest data breaches involving a single company

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Chile to revolutionize cybersecurity after the recent cyberattack | foodonia

The country’s financial authorities met to establish a new cybersecurity plan following attack on the Bank of Chile

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World Cup watching: The common threats found when using streaming sites | foodonia

On the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we take a closer look at the possible cybersecurity risks that exist on sports streaming websites

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US government report highlights gaps in battle against botnets | foodonia

The report also identifies goals that are intended to help mitigate risks associated with botnets and to increase the resilience of the internet ecosystem

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Spain’s La Liga app uses fans’ phones to detect illegal soccer broadcasts | foodonia

La Liga says that the functionality requires the user’s express consent and that it is only intended to detect unauthorized broadcasts of soccer games.

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74 people arrested in US-led crackdown on email scams | foodonia

The international effort to disrupt Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes also resulted in the seizure of nearly $2.4 million and the recovery of around $14 million in fraudulent wire transfers.

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Android users: Beware these popularity-faking tricks on Google Play | foodonia

Tricksters have been misleading users about the functionality of apps by displaying bogus download numbers

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Interred in the Internet of Everything | foodonia

The security implications of devices connecting and sharing data

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Atlanta’s ransomware attack: Police dashcam video archives lost forever | foodonia

The city has spent $5 million to restore files, rebuild impacted systems, and harden its cyber-defenses

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InvisiMole: surprisingly equipped spyware, undercover since 2013 | foodonia

Hunting for secrets from high-profile targets while staying in the shadows

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VPNFilter update: More bad news for routers | foodonia

New research into VPNFilter finds more devices hit by malware that’s nastier than first thought, making rebooting and remediating of routers more urgent.

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You have NOT won! A look at fake FIFA World Cup-themed lotteries and giveaways | foodonia

With the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia just days away, fraudsters are increasingly using all things soccer as bait to reel in unsuspecting fans so that they get more than they bargained for

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WeLiveSecurity named Best Corporate Security Blog! | foodonia

Thanks to everyone who reads us and voted for us!

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The cyberattack on banks in Mexico: The challenges posed to cybersecurity | foodonia

Following the massive cyberattack on banks in Mexico, we consider what can cybersecurity can do to help the industry

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Router reboot: How to, why to, and what not to do | foodonia

The FBI say yes but should you follow this advice? And if you do follow it, do you know how to do so safely?

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False contest to win jersey of the Brazilian team found on WhatsApp | foodonia

The scam circulated through WhatsApp aimed at users in Brazil claiming that Nike will give away the jersey that the team will wear at Russia 2018.

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World Cup scams: how to avoid an own goal | foodonia

Whether travelling to enjoy the matches in person, or watching from home, fans should be on the lookout for foul play

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Europol sets up EU-wide team to fight dark web crime | foodonia

Embedded within the agency’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), the new team will also work together with law enforcement globally in an effort to reduce the size of the underground illegal economy

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More curious, less cautious: Protecting kids online | foodonia

How we can help protect a generation for which digital is the way of the world?

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