In the second blogpost of the two-part series we'll suggest handy tips to help enhance the security of your mobile devices
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2019/12/31
2019/12/30
20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid | foodonia
In this first instalment of the two-article series we will be looking at cybersecurity habits to avoid when using your computing devices
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2019/12/27
Prison surveillance footage posted on YouTube | foodonia
It’s not a stretch to surmise that the incident was enabled by poor security settings
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How to get rid of your old devices safely | foodonia
Disposing of old tech isn’t a one-click solution; there are multiple things you have to consider before moving on to greener pastures
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2019/12/23
How to secure your digital Christmas presents | foodonia
What are some of the key things you should do with your shiny new device as soon as you unbox it?
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2019/12/20
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET's free BlueKeep vulnerability checker – Dangerous PayPal-themed scam – This year's worst passwords
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Ambitious scam wants far more than just PayPal logins | foodonia
An ongoing phishing scam uncovered by ESET researchers seeks to wreak havoc on your money and digital life in one fell swoop
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2019/12/19
38,000 people forced to pick up email passwords in person | foodonia
Malware and legal requirements force academics and students to join a near-endless line in order to pick up their passwords
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2019/12/17
It’s time to disconnect RDP from the internet | foodonia
Brute-force attacks and BlueKeep exploits usurp convenience of direct RDP connections; ESET releases a tool to test your Windows machines for vulnerable versions
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2019/12/16
The worst passwords of 2019: Did yours make the list? | foodonia
These passwords may win the popularity contest but lose flat out in security
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2019/12/13
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET's Cybersecurity Trends 2020 report is out – New Chrome feature boosts account security – Hundreds of thousands of birth certificate applications leaked online
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2FA: Double down on your security | foodonia
The second authentication factor might be a minor inconvenience, but it provides a major security boost
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2019/12/12
Chrome now warns you if your password has been stolen | foodonia
The browser’s latest version also aims to up the ante in phishing protection
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2019/12/10
Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications | foodonia
A variety of sensitive information has been there for the taking due to an unsecured cloud storage container
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Cybersecurity Trends 2020: Technology is getting smarter – are we? | foodonia
With 2019 ending, ESET experts offer their insights into how new innovations will impact our privacy, security and lives in the not so distant future
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2019/12/09
5 scam prevention tips for seniors | foodonia
How can people who didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud?
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2019/12/06
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
On the implications of facial recognition for privacy and security – Data privacy tips for businesses – Red flags for cyberbullying. All this in Week in security.
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How to spot if your child is a victim of cyberbullying | foodonia
What are some of the most common warning signs that your child is experiencing online harassment?
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2019/12/05
80% of all Android apps encrypt traffic by default | foodonia
Google keeps pushing in its mission for broader encryption adoption
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Face scanning – privacy concern or identity protection? | foodonia
What issues would face scanning attached to a mobile device resolve and, if used correctly, would it make the incursion into my privacy acceptable?
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2019/12/03
Notorious spy tool taken down in global operation | foodonia
IM-RAT, which could be had for as little as US$25, was bought by nearly 15,000 people
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2019/12/02
5 personal (and cheap) data privacy tools that scale for business | foodonia
Smart selections when starting small can ease the pain as you scale up your company’s privacy infrastructure
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2019/11/29
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET researchers detail how the operators of the Stantinko botnet have expanded their toolset with a new means of profiting from computers under their control
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Smartwatch exposes locations and other data on thousands of children | foodonia
A device that is supposed to help parents keep track of their children and give them a peace of mind can be turned into a surveillance device for bad actors
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2019/11/28
5 scams to watch out for this shopping season | foodonia
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and scammers are gearing up to flood you with bogus offers
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2019/11/27
Cryptocurrency exchange loses US$50 million in apparent hack | foodonia
UPbit has announced that, as a precaution, all transactions will remain suspended for at least two weeks
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2019/11/26
Stantinko botnet adds cryptomining to its pool of criminal activities | foodonia
ESET researchers have discovered that the criminals behind the Stantinko botnet are distributing a cryptomining module to the computers they control
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2019/11/25
CyberwarCon – the future of nation‑state nastiness | foodonia
How the field of play has changed and why endpoint protection often comes down to doing the basics, even in the face of increasingly complex threats
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2019/11/22
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET researchers publish their findings on Mispadu, a banking trojan targeting Brazil and Mexico, and on DePriMon, a downloader with a unique installation technique
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Should cybersecurity be taught in schools? | foodonia
Experts weigh in on whether schools should teach kids the skills they need to safely reap the benefits of the online world
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2019/11/21
Registers as “Default Print Monitor”, but is a malicious downloader. Meet DePriMon | foodonia
ESET researchers have discovered a new downloader with a novel, not previously seen in the wild installation technique
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2019/11/20
What does it take to attract top cybersecurity talent? | foodonia
From professional backgrounds to competitive salaries – a study delves into what it takes to build strong cybersecurity teams
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2019/11/19
Mispadu: Advertisement for a discounted Unhappy Meal | foodonia
Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans
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2019/11/18
Disney+ accounts hijacked – How to protect yourself | foodonia
As users are losing access to their accounts by the dozens, we offer a few tips to help keep your streaming subscriptions safe
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2019/11/15
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET experts share how they got started in cybersecurity and whether or not a degree is needed for a career in the industry
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2019/11/14
Microsoft issues patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day | foodonia
The critical flaw could also be exploited via a malicious Microsoft Office document
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Getting into cybersecurity: Self‑taught vs. university‑educated? | foodonia
Are you considering a career in cybersecurity? What learning path(s) should you take? Does formal education matter? ESET experts share their insights.
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2019/11/13
Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera in the background | foodonia
A recent update to the Facebook’s iOS app introduced a bug that had some users worried
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2019/11/12
Can regulations improve cybersecurity? In APAC, opinions vary | foodonia
An ESET-commissioned survey among enterprises also shows that while respondents in most countries agree on the need to bolster cyber-defenses, some are reluctant to adopt cybersecurity solutions
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2019/11/11
First BlueKeep attacks prompt fresh warnings | foodonia
The infamous vulnerability has been exploited for a cryptocurrency mining campaign, but more damaging attacks may still be in store
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2019/11/08
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
To mark this year’s Antimalware Day, we outlined five simple ways to increase engagement and instill cybersecurity awareness in the workplace
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2019/11/07
Do data breaches hurt stock prices? | foodonia
A study looks at how the news of a data breach affects the company’s share price, revealing some surprising findings
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2019/11/05
Android keyboard app caught red‑handed trying to make sneaky purchases | foodonia
The virtual keyboard app ai.type, which has racked up 40 million downloads, has been found to sign up users to premium services without their consent
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Five ways to strengthen employee cybersecurity awareness | foodonia
How can organizations foster a workplace environment that enables employees to acquire the skills needed to keep cyber-threats at bay?
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2019/11/03
Antimalware Day 2019: Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness | foodonia
The introduction to a series of articles marking this year’s Antimalware Day and highlighting the importance of cyber-readiness
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2019/11/01
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
When we hear about a breach, we assume that attackers used a fiendish exploit to breach the victim's defenses – but is this how breaches typically occur?
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Safe downloading habits: What to teach your kids | foodonia
Even if you are careful about what you click and download, chances are your children will be less cautious. Here’s how you can help them – and your entire family – stay safe.
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2019/10/31
DeepFakes: When seeing isn’t believing | foodonia
Is the world as we know it ready for the real impact of deepfakes?
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2019/10/30
Facebook builds tool to confound facial recognition | foodonia
However, the social network harbors no plans to deploy the technology in any of its services any time soon
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2019/10/29
What you may be getting wrong about cybersecurity | foodonia
Attention-grabbing cyberattacks that use fiendish exploits are probably not the kind of threat that should be your main concern – here's what your organization should focus on instead
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