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Threat Reports, ESET Research

ESET Threat Report T3 2021

ESET Threat Report T3 2021

Threat Reports, ESET Research

ESET Threat Report T3 2021

A view of the T3 2021 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts

Roman Kováč09 Feb 2022


Digital Security

US: Your AI has to explain its decisions

US: Your AI has to explain its decisions

Digital Security

US: Your AI has to explain its decisions

No more turning a blind eye to algorithmic bias and discrimination if US lawmakers get their way

Cameron Camp08 Feb 2022


Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

What to know before scanning a QR code – Has your phone been hacked? – Watch your back and keep shoulder surfers at bay

Editor04 Feb 2022


Scams

Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money

Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money

Scams

Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money

QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.

Cecilia Pastorino04 Feb 2022


Digital Security

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Digital Security

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 2022


How To

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

How To

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Here's how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone.

Amer Owaida31 Jan 2022


Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET Research uncovers DazzleSpy malware attacks targeting macOS users – Trading personal data for free online services – PayPal hacking made easy

Editor28 Jan 2022


Privacy

Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy

Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy

Privacy

Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy

The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data

Tony Anscombe27 Jan 2022


Internet of Things, Privacy

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Internet of Things, Privacy

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.

Phil Muncaster26 Jan 2022


ESET Research

Watering hole deploys new macOS malware, DazzleSpy, in Asia

Watering hole deploys new macOS malware, DazzleSpy, in Asia

ESET Research

Watering hole deploys new macOS malware, DazzleSpy, in Asia

Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station website compromised to serve a Safari exploit that installed cyberespionage malware on site visitors’ Macs

Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé and Anton Cherepanov25 Jan 2022


How To

How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account

How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account

How To

How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account

Somebody could easily take control of your PayPal account and steal money from you if you’re not careful – here's how to stay safe from a simple but effective attack

Jake Moore24 Jan 2022


Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research into Donot Team attacks – Common signs that your email has been hacked – Social media dos and don'ts in the workplace

Editor21 Jan 2022


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