Defensive steps for Marriott Starwood guests worried their personal information may have been compromised by the massive data breach
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A recent survey carried out by ESET has revealed that Americans are worried most about cyberattacks on the financial sector, listing it above attacks against hospitals, voting systems, or energy supply companies
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International law enforcement swoops on fake ad viewing outfit. Cyber Monday spam from Emotet. German chat site fined after GDPR data breach.
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The hacking and extortion scheme took place over a 34-month period with the SamSam ransomware affecting over 200 organizations in the US and Canada
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International law enforcement swoops on fake ad viewing outfit
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The country’s first fine under GDPR is lower than might have been expected, however, as the company earns praise for its post-incident cooperation and enhanced security measures
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As we increasingly make use of our smartphones to satisfy our shopping needs, let’s shine a light on how these hubs of our digital lives can be used to shop securely, on and around a day dedicated to online deals
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New watering hole attack in Southeast Asia uncovered. The latest on Sednit. Plus some tips for Black Friday shopping.
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The suspect is believed to have carried out the scam on no fewer than six executives in the Bay Area, albeit ultimately with varying success
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Emotet starts another massive spam campaign just as Black Friday begins to pick up steam
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As the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season catches us up in the frenetic hunt for all those fantastic bargains, the shopping bonanza presents a host of risks to your online safety. Here are a few tips for going on a shopping spree and staying safe
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The software giant takes passwords one step closer to obsolescence as it now enables users to log into their Microsoft accounts with more modern forms of authentication
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The breach exposed the personal data of 160,000 people and cost the telecom company £77 million
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In August 2018, Sednit’s operators deployed two new Zebrocy components, and since then we have seen an uptick in Zebrocy deployments, with targets in Central Asia, as well as countries in Central and Eastern Europe, notably embassies, ministries of foreign affairs, and diplomats.
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ESET researchers identified 21 distinct websites that had been compromised including some particularly notable government and media sites
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90% of Canadians surveyed agreed that cybercrime was an important "challenge to the internal security of Canada"
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GDPR-themed WordPress plugin flaw exploited. Google’s data charts path to avoiding malware on Android. Plus security researchers bypass encryption on self-encrypting drives
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Industry standard specification does not guarantee the safety of the self-encrypting drives despite verification
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Almost all young people recycle their passwords, often doing so across work and personal accounts
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The campaign’s goals aren’t immediately clear, as the malefactors don’t appear to be leveraging the hijacked websites for further nefarious purposes
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A look back at two of the most damaging malicious codes of the 1990s
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How much higher are the odds that your device will be exposed to malware if you download apps from outside Google Play or if you use one of Android’s older versions? Google has the numbers
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The recent spike in Emotet activity shows that it remains an active threat
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Latest ESET research shows just how far attackers will go in order to steal bitcoin from customers of one specific virtual currency exchange
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This is the third time that the air force wants ethical hackers to uncover chinks in its digital armor
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Prevention is the best option but people continue to search for the easiest way out
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The move is part of Google’s continued clampdown on adverts that are intended to hoodwink users
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Latest ESET research shows just how far attackers will go in order to steal bitcoin from customers of one specific virtual currency exchange
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This instalment in our series of articles to mark Antimalware Day tells the stories behind two creations that are representative of the 1980s: a virus viewed as the first-ever PC virus and a worm that caused the greatest damage ever wrought by a piece of malware up to that point
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Halloween has provided a timely opportunity to remind kids that not everything on the Internet is as it seems.
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Celebrated annually on November 3, Antimalware Day is an opportunity to recognize the work of cybersecurity professionals
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