You may not be able to escape internet trolls, but you have a choice about how you will deal with them – here’s how you can handle trolls without losing your cool
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You, too, may be vulnerable to SIM swap attacks – How to defend yourself against rom-cons – Zero day in macOS allowed malware to take secret screenshots
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Here’s how easily your phone number could be stolen, why a successful SIM swap scam is only the beginning of your problems, and how you can avoid becoming a victim of the attack
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Patches to remedy the vulnerabilities should be released over the coming weeks
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You would do well to update to macOS Big Sur 11.4 post-haste
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Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim
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How stalkerware puts the stalkers' own data at risk – Watch out for FluBot – Building security into critical infrastructure
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An all-new privacy dashboard and better location, microphone and camera controls are all aimed at curbing apps’ data-slurping habits
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The attack is a reminder of growing cyberthreats to critical infrastructure while also showing why providers of essential services are ripe targets for cybercriminals
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Con artists use social media to find and target victims for various nefarious ends, including to extort relatives of missing persons
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Why FluBot is a major threat for Android users, how to avoid falling victim, and how to get rid of the malware if your device has already been compromised
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ESET research reveals that common Android stalkerware apps are riddled with vulnerabilities that further jeopardize victims and expose the privacy and security of the snoopers themselves
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The report provides unique insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the data breach landscape
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Join ESET Research at RSA Conference 2021 – WhatsApp to restrict features for some users – 1 million apps rejected from the App Store last year
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The operation was carried out against an organized group that used online trading platforms to swindle victims out of US$36 million
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Apple also claims to have foiled US$1.5 billion worth of potentially fraudulent transactions
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We will explore Android stalkerware, air-gapped networks and XP exploits
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Your account won’t be deleted, but here's what you may want to be aware of if not even repeated reminders do the trick
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Ousaban banking trojan targeting Brazil – How to help your kids use safe passwords – DDoS attack takes Belgian government websites offline
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Millions of Brits could be at risk of cyberattacks due to poor default passwords and a lack of firmware updates
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How witches, wizards and superheroes can help your kids stay safe from cyber-villains, plus other parenting hacks to encourage your children to use secure passwords
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The attack overwhelmed the systems of a Belgian ISP, leading to widespread service outages and disruptions
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Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans
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The Patch Tuesday security update due in July should hammer the last nail in the coffin of Adobe Flash Player
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The agency’s new initiative will also warn about the high cost of the free lunch – the increased risk of malware exposure
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Governments as cyber-targets – FBI and Have I Been Pwned team up to notify Emotet victims – Mac users urged to plug a serious security hole
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