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Tesla Model S hacked from 12 miles away
Security takes a backseat for uninterrupted, video game marathons
Grace Hopper: Computer bugs & the language of programming
Cybercrime
21st century cybercriminals: The threat landscape has evolved
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.
Editor • 21 Sep 2016 • 1 min. read
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.
Editor • 13 Sep 2016 • 3 min. read
WeLiveSecurity takes a look back at the life of the programming pioneer US Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who changed the world of technology.
Editor • 09 Sep 2016 • 4 min. read
21st century cybercriminals are more sophisticated, daring and organized than ever. The threat landscape has evolved.
Editor • 26 Aug 2016 • 4 min. read
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.
Editor • 24 Aug 2016 • 2 min. read
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.
Editor • 19 Aug 2016 • 4 min. read
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.
Editor • 15 Aug 2016 • 3 min. read
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.
Editor • 12 Aug 2016 • 3 min. read
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.
Editor • 10 Aug 2016 • 2 min. read