Guest Author

Guest Author


Thoughtful pieces written by guest authors, including security experts and industry thought leaders.


17 articles by Guest Author

Malware

Crouching Tiger, Hidden DNS

Crouching Tiger, Hidden DNS

Malware

Crouching Tiger, Hidden DNS

An interesting DNS hijack that sets the victim's computer to use specific DNS servers has emerged. Here are the key details of this intriguing threat.

Guest Author02 Jun 20168 min. read


ESET research

Fer O’Neil: Say What? Required contents of notice in data breach notifications

Fer O’Neil: Say What? Required contents of notice in data breach notifications

ESET research

Fer O’Neil: Say What? Required contents of notice in data breach notifications

With so many data breaches happening these days, Americans are getting a lot of breach notification letters and emails, but do they deliver useful, readable content, other than a general warning to remain vigilant?

Guest Author21 Feb 20154 min. read


Scams

Mark Brooks: How to spot an online dating scammer - and why it’s getting tougher

Mark Brooks: How to spot an online dating scammer - and why it’s getting tougher

Scams

Mark Brooks: How to spot an online dating scammer - and why it’s getting tougher

Mark Brooks of OnlinePersonalsWatch works with many online dating sites - and says that all of them are plagued by fake profiles, scammers and criminals looking for money, not love. A few simple steps can help ensure you don't fall for a fake...

Guest Author26 Feb 20144 min. read


ESET research

Rob Slade: The truth about quantum cryptography - and what it means for privacy

Rob Slade: The truth about quantum cryptography - and what it means for privacy

ESET research

Rob Slade: The truth about quantum cryptography - and what it means for privacy

'The first thing you need to know about quantum cryptography is that it isn't cryptography. At least, not the quantum part,' writes Rob Slade, information security researcher, author and malware expert.

Guest Author24 Jan 20145 min. read


Less Technical

Pat Garratt: PC gamers will always be easy prey for cyber gangs - but it's not ALL our fault, says industry veteran

Pat Garratt: PC gamers will always be easy prey for cyber gangs - but it's not ALL our fault, says industry veteran

Less Technical

Pat Garratt: PC gamers will always be easy prey for cyber gangs - but it's not ALL our fault, says industry veteran

Patrick Garratt is a 15-year veteran of the gaming industry, having been behind the launches of major news sites such as Eurogamer and VG247 - but in the DIY, anything-goes world of PC gaming, even he still falls for a scam or two. Is it REALLY his fault, though?

Guest Author07 Jan 20146 min. read


Less Technical

The 'Digital Guardian': IBM's security expert explains why 'Steve' might watch your eating habits to keep you secure

The 'Digital Guardian': IBM's security expert explains why 'Steve' might watch your eating habits to keep you secure

Less Technical

The 'Digital Guardian': IBM's security expert explains why 'Steve' might watch your eating habits to keep you secure

Here, J.R. Rao, IBM Director for Security Research, explains why the idea of a digital guardian who watches for unusual behavior is not science fiction - but very close to reality.

Guest Author20 Dec 20133 min. read


Less Technical

Exploit Protection for Microsoft Windows

Exploit Protection for Microsoft Windows

Less Technical

Exploit Protection for Microsoft Windows

we provide more detail on the most exploited applications and advise a few steps users can (and should) take to further strengthen their defenses.

Guest Author13 Dec 201312 min. read


Less Technical

Graham Cluley: AV shouldn't just be something on your hard drive - it should be part of a global immune system

Graham Cluley: AV shouldn't just be something on your hard drive - it should be part of a global immune system

Less Technical

Graham Cluley: AV shouldn't just be something on your hard drive - it should be part of a global immune system

In the first of a series of guest blog posts AV industry veteran Graham Cluley voices his opinion on how security has changed - and the changes we all need to make for the future.

Guest Author20 Nov 20135 min. read