ESET research uncovers a vulnerability in Wi-Fi chips – How to protect yourself against tax refund fraud – Clearview AI suffers a data breach
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Users in other parts of the world also have the option to flip on DNS encryption
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The digital age has added a whole new dimension to hurtful behavior, and we look at some of the key features that set in-person and online bullying apart
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The startup came under scrutiny after it emerged that it had amassed 3 billion photos for facial recognition software
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What the human battle against biological viruses can teach us about fighting computer infections – and vice versa
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With tax season – and tax scams – in full swing, here’s how fraudsters can steal your tax refund and how you can avoid becoming a victim
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With earnings of top ethical hackers surpassing hundreds of thousands of dollars, some would say yes
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ESET researchers uncover a previously unknown security flaw allowing an adversary to decrypt some wireless network packets transmitted by vulnerable devices
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Do social media listen in on our conversations in order to target us with ads? Or are we just a bit paranoid? A little test might speak a thousand words.
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Hunting down Linux threats – The implications of DNS encryption for business security – MGM Resorts breach hits millions of people
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What are the main security threats facing Linux? A Q&A with ESET Senior Malware Researcher Marc‑Etienne M.Léveillé, whose work has been instrumental in uncovering a number of malware strains hitting Linux servers.
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A number of celebrities, government officials and tech CEOs were also caught up in the incident
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Malicious code is nothing to worry about on Linux, right? Hold your penguins. How Linux malware has gone from the sidelines to the headlines.
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The dawn of the DNS over HTTPS era is putting business security and SOC teams to the challenge
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Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients' personal data
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A fix is available, so you may want to make sure that you run the plugin’s latest version
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The same hackers have also got their mitts on social media accounts of other high-profile sporting targets
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How to spot and online dating scam – Almost 100 vulnerabilities fixed this month's Patch Tuesday – Cyber-risks in esports
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WhatsApp also emerges as a favorite target for brand impersonation amid a general spike in social media phishing
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What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer?
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On the upside, the Bureau recovered more than US$300 million in funds lost to online scams last year
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That’s for apps from third-party marketplaces; another 790,000 policy-breaking apps were stopped from reaching Google Play
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What are some of the common signs that your child may be a screen addict and what can you do to limit their screen time?
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February may be the shortest month of the year, but it brings a bumper crop of patches
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If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down
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How digital forensics helps bring criminals to justice – Beef up your Facebook privacy – Take a quiz to test your phish-spotting prowess
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If left unpatched, your phone may be at risk just by being there and having Bluetooth enabled
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The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13
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What is it like to defeat cybercrime? A peek into how computer forensics professionals help bring cybercriminals to justice.
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A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter
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As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
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As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea
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