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Privacy, Video

How to clean up your online profile for a job interview

How to clean up your online profile for a job interview

Privacy, Video

How to clean up your online profile for a job interview

It's easy to forget who may be reading when sharing content on social media, so clean your online profiles before a job interview with these five simple tips.

Editor03 Jul 2014


ESET Research

UPDATED: Simplocker ransomware: New variants spread by Android downloader apps

UPDATED: Simplocker ransomware: New variants spread by Android downloader apps

ESET Research

UPDATED: Simplocker ransomware: New variants spread by Android downloader apps

ESET LiveGrid® telemetry has indicated several new infection vectors used by Android/Simplocker. The “typical” ones revolve around internet porn, or popular games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Robert Lipovsky25 Jun 2014


Video

Phishing emails and how to avoid them

Phishing emails and how to avoid them

Video

Phishing emails and how to avoid them

Phishing emails are popular amongst Cyber Criminals who are looking to steal your personal information. Protecting your data is essential and by following these simple steps from We Live Security your information will stay secure.

Editor20 Jun 2014


Malware

Targeted attack against Vietnamese government: right on the MONRE

Targeted attack against Vietnamese government: right on the MONRE

Malware

Targeted attack against Vietnamese government: right on the MONRE

ESET researchers recently came across a targeted attack against the Vietnamese government's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE).

Oh Sieng Chye20 Jun 2014


Video

Linkedin Scams: Know Your Enemy

Linkedin Scams: Know Your Enemy

Video

Linkedin Scams: Know Your Enemy

Linkedin is the worlds largest professional network, but leaving your personal information open to the general public may expose you to cybercrime. Follow these top tips from We Live Security to help keep your account secure.

Editor09 Jun 2014


ESET Research

ESET Analyzes Simplocker - First Android File-Encrypting, TOR-enabled Ransomware

ESET Analyzes Simplocker - First Android File-Encrypting, TOR-enabled Ransomware

ESET Research

ESET Analyzes Simplocker - First Android File-Encrypting, TOR-enabled Ransomware

Last weekend saw the (somewhat anticipated) discovery of an interesting mobile trojan – the first spotting of a file-encrypting ransomware for Android by our detection engineers.

Robert Lipovsky04 Jun 2014


Video

How to defend against eBay hackers

How to defend against eBay hackers

Video

How to defend against eBay hackers

The recent security breach at eBay has caused wide spread concern that personal information has been leaked. There is no need to panic, but by following these basic steps your information will be a lot more secure.

Editor30 May 2014


Video

How to spring clean your PC

How to spring clean your PC

Video

How to spring clean your PC

You may naturally think your PC has become infected when it starts to slow down, but it may be that your computer just needs a good clean. Follow these 5 simple steps to get back up to speed.

Editor30 May 2014


Video

How to spot dangerous Android apps

How to spot dangerous Android apps

Video

How to spot dangerous Android apps

There a huge number of apps and games to download on your Android, but app stores are also full of threats and scams. Follow these 5 top tips to help spot dangerous Android apps.

Editor23 May 2014