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Google: More websites falling victim to cybercriminals
The IAAF has become the latest organization to fall victim to the cybercriminal gang Sednit.
Editor • 04 Apr 2017 • 1 min. read
In the digital age, data backup is essential. Find out how you can protect yourself ahead of World Backup Day, which falls on April Fool's Day.
Editor • 31 Mar 2017 • 4 min. read
The GDPR is the biggest change in data protection laws for 20 years, and comes into effect on May 25th, 2018. We answer some key questions.
Editor • 24 Mar 2017 • 3 min. read
Google says that the number of websites compromised by cybercriminals has risen by 32%.
Editor • 23 Mar 2017 • 2 min. read
Flashback Friday: Operation Windigo
In 2014, ESET delivered a comprehensive and detailed report on Operation Windigo. We take a look back at what was documented and what insight was gathered.
Editor • 17 Mar 2017 • 4 min. read
Significant cyberthreat to UK businesses continues to grow
Greater collaboration is needed in order to combat the significant threat of cybercrime to British businesses, according to the UK’s National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Editor • 14 Mar 2017 • 1 min. read
Home Depot agrees to $25 million settlement for data breach
US retail giant Home Depot is set to pay a $25 million settlement in relation to a data breach suffered in 2014.
Editor • 10 Mar 2017 • 1 min. read
Consumer Reports launches new privacy and data security standard
The US-based nonprofit organization Consumer Reports has come up with a new standard that aims to boost consumer confidence in privacy and data security.
Editor • 09 Mar 2017 • 1 min. read
Yahoo CEO forgoes annual bonus, worth millions, over security breaches
Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer has missed out on $2m from her annual bonus due to her management of security breaches affecting billions of users.
Editor • 03 Mar 2017 • 1 min. read