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5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them)
From social engineering to looking over your shoulder, here are some of the most common tricks that bad guys use to steal passwords
Phil Muncaster • 05 Jan 2022
5 warning signs your identity has been stolen
By spotting these early warning signs of identity theft, you can minimize the impact on you and your family
Phil Muncaster • 14 Dec 2021
SnapHack: Watch out for those who can hack into anyone’s Snapchat!
Oh snap! This is how easy it may be for somebody to hijack your Snapchat account – all they need to do is peer over your shoulder.
Jake Moore • 09 Dec 2021
Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season
With the holiday shopping bonanza right around the corner, here's how to make sure your online spending spree is safe
Amer Owaida • 24 Nov 2021
What to do if you receive a data breach notice
Receiving a breach notification doesn’t mean you’re doomed – here’s what you should consider doing in the hours and days after learning that your personal data has been exposed
Phil Muncaster • 22 Nov 2021
Cybersecurity careers: What to know and how to get started
Want to help make technology safer for everyone? Love solving puzzles? Looking for a rewarding career? Break into cybersecurity! Insights from ESET researchers Aryeh Goretsky and Cameron Camp will put you on the right track.
Editor • 21 Oct 2021
A recipe for failure: Predictably poor passwords
Security professionals advise to never use ‘beef stew’ as a password. It just isn’t stroganoff.
Jake Moore • 19 Oct 2021
Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them
Are you on Facebook? So are scammers. Here are some of the most common con jobs on Facebook you should watch out for and how you can tell if you’re being scammed.
Amer Owaida • 30 Jun 2021
How to tell if a website is safe
It can be difficult to tell a legitimate website apart from an unsafe one – follow these steps to identify and protect yourself from bad websites
Amer Owaida • 23 Jun 2021