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Tomáš Foltýn • 07 Jun 2018 • 2 min. read
Ransomware
Atlanta’s ransomware attack: Police dashcam video archives lost forever
Digital Security
VPNFilter update: More bad news for routers
Scams
You have NOT won! A look at fake FIFA World Cup-themed lotteries and giveaways
The city has spent $5 million to restore files, rebuild impacted systems, and harden its cyber-defenses
Tomáš Foltýn • 07 Jun 2018
New research into VPNFilter finds more devices hit by malware that’s nastier than first thought, making rebooting and remediating of routers more urgent.
Stephen Cobb • 07 Jun 2018
Don't get more than you bargained for. With the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia just days away, fraudsters are increasingly using all things soccer as bait to reel in unsuspecting fans.
Tomáš Foltýn • 06 Jun 2018
WeLiveSecurity named Best Corporate Security Blog!
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Cybercrime
The cyberattack on banks in Mexico: The challenges posed to cybersecurity
Following the massive cyberattack on banks in Mexico, we consider what can cybersecurity can do to help the industry
Juan Manuel Harán • 05 Jun 2018
How To
Router reboot: How to, why to, and what not to do
The FBI say yes but should you follow this advice? And if you do follow it, do you know how to do so safely?
Stephen Cobb • 04 Jun 2018
False contest to win jersey of the Brazilian team found on WhatsApp
The scam circulated through WhatsApp aimed at users in Brazil claiming that Nike will give away the jersey that the team will wear at FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.
Juan Manuel Harán • 04 Jun 2018
World Cup scams: How to avoid an own goal
Whether travelling to enjoy the matches in person, or watching from home, fans should be on the lookout for foul play
Tomáš Foltýn • 01 Jun 2018
Kids Online
More curious, less cautious: Protecting kids online
How we can help protect a generation for which digital is the way of the world?
