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Miniduke still duking it out

Miniduke still duking it out

ESET Research

Miniduke still duking it out

At the end of April Microsoft announced that a vulnerability in Word was actively being exploited. New variants of MiniDuke display interesting and novel features. Here, we take a closer look.

ESET Research20 May 2014


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How to make that one important file REALLY safe

How to make that one important file REALLY safe

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How to make that one important file REALLY safe

Everyone has photos, messages and memories that they want to keep safe. Follow these 5 top tips to make sure those files are safely locked up.

Editor15 May 2014


Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

An article for Virus Bulletin by David Harley reviews two eBooks offering security advice to consumers.

David Harley15 May 2014


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Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

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Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

There are many things to remember before travelling and protecting your data is perhaps not the first thing on your mind. Follow these top 5 tips to stay reassured and keep your data secure.

Editor02 May 2014


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Top 5 tips to avoid Ransomware

Top 5 tips to avoid Ransomware

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Top 5 tips to avoid Ransomware

Ransomware is a malicious software that blocks your computer until you pay a sum of money. Here are 5 top tips to fight back and avoid being affected.

Editor02 May 2014


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Top five tips for securing your web browser

Top five tips for securing your web browser

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Top five tips for securing your web browser

The internet is there to be enjoyed, but first put your mind at rest by following these top five tips for securing your web browser

Editor25 Apr 2014


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Facebook Webinject Leads to iBanking Mobile Bot

Facebook Webinject Leads to iBanking Mobile Bot

ESET Research

Facebook Webinject Leads to iBanking Mobile Bot

iBanking is a malicious Android application that when installed on a mobile phone is able to spy on its user’s communications. This bot has many interesting phone-specific capabilities, including capturing incoming and outgoing SMS messages, redirecting incoming voice calls, and even capturing audio using the device’s microphone.

Jean-Ian Boutin16 Apr 2014


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Top 5 online dating security tips

Top 5 online dating security tips

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Top 5 online dating security tips

As if looking for love wasn't tricky enough, there are cybercriminals out there looking for easy prey. Check out our top five tips for safer online dating.

Editor15 Apr 2014


Cybercrime

Heartbleed claims British mums and Canadian tax payers as victims

Heartbleed claims British mums and Canadian tax payers as victims

Cybercrime

Heartbleed claims British mums and Canadian tax payers as victims

The critical security vulnerability in OpenSSL known commonly as “Heartbleed” continues to raise alarms, with websites now warning that hackers have breached their systems by exploiting the bug, and stolen personal information about users.

Graham Cluley14 Apr 2014