Editor

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Tesla Model S hacked from 12 miles away

Tesla Model S hacked from 12 miles away

Tesla Model S hacked from 12 miles away

A team of researchers was able to hack the controls of a Tesla Model S from a distance of 12 miles – adjusting the mirrors, locks and even slamming on the brakes.

Editor21 Sep 20161 min. read


Security takes a backseat for uninterrupted, video game marathons

Security takes a backseat for uninterrupted, video game marathons

Security takes a backseat for uninterrupted, video game marathons

New research from ESET, which polled over 500 gamers, has found that 6% of gamers have spent around a full-day immersed in a video game.

Editor13 Sep 20163 min. read


Grace Hopper: Computer bugs & the language of programming

Grace Hopper: Computer bugs & the language of programming

Grace Hopper: Computer bugs & the language of programming

WeLiveSecurity takes a look back at the life of the programming pioneer US Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who changed the world of technology.

Editor09 Sep 20164 min. read


Cybercrime

21st century cybercriminals: The threat landscape has evolved

21st century cybercriminals: The threat landscape has evolved

Cybercrime

21st century cybercriminals: The threat landscape has evolved

21st century cybercriminals are more sophisticated, daring and organized than ever. The threat landscape has evolved.

Editor26 Aug 20164 min. read


First Twitter-controlled Android botnet discovered

First Twitter-controlled Android botnet discovered

First Twitter-controlled Android botnet discovered

Detected by ESET as Android/Twitoor, this malware is unique because of its resilience mechanism. Instead of being controlled by a traditional command-and-control server, it receives instructions via tweets.

Editor24 Aug 20162 min. read


Digital Security

Why you should hire good, skilled cybersecurity professionals

Why you should hire good, skilled cybersecurity professionals

Digital Security

Why you should hire good, skilled cybersecurity professionals

Infosec is a technical discipline, but it also requires good, skilled cybersecurity professionals. We take a look at the bigger picture.

Editor19 Aug 20164 min. read


Malware

QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now

QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now

Malware

QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now

ESET researchers have spotted fake patch apps for Android – probably the first ever malicious mobile apps masquerading as a patch for a recently discovered vulnerability.

Editor15 Aug 20163 min. read


Privacy

EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement

EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement

Privacy

EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement

There are three key principles to be aware of when it comes to the EU-US Privacy Shield and we’ve digested all of the key points in this feature.

Editor12 Aug 20163 min. read


Scams

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

Scams

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

ESET researchers are warning about a Facebook scam that spreads fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.

Editor10 Aug 20162 min. read