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Josep Albors • 26 Sep 2016 • 4 min. read
Cybercrime
USBee: how to spy on an isolated system with a USB
Mobile Security
8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe
Privacy
Internet of targets: Webcams and routers in the crosshairs of bad guys
USBee is a form of "air gap attack". It uses a USB device to transmit the information the attacker wants to steal at frequencies between 240 and 480Mhz.
Josep Albors • 26 Sep 2016
At eight years old, Android is hugely popular. Both with users and attackers.
Ondrej Kubovič • 23 Sep 2016
Video rules the internet today and webcams are built into practically every new laptop, smartphone and tablet. It's important to keep them secure.
Ondrej Kubovič • 15 Sep 2016
Ransomware
How encryption molded crypto-ransomware
Recently ESET has seen significantly increasing volumes of a particular type of ransomware known as crypto-ransomware, reports Cassius Puodzius.
Cassius Puodzius • 13 Sep 2016
Kids Online
At what age should kids be able to access online services?
In this article, ESET's Miguel Ángel Mendoza asks: "At what age should kids be able to access online services?"
Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 12 Sep 2016
How To
How to avoid certificate pinning in the latest versions of Android
In this feature, ESET's Denise Giusto Bilić offers a detailed overview as to how to avoid certificate pinning in the latest versions of Android.
Denise Giusto Bilić • 08 Sep 2016
Digital Security
Business security: Securing your data weak points
One of the biggest problems to overcome for business security is trying to work out what areas you need to secure, explains ESET's Mark James.
Mark James • 08 Sep 2016
The economics of ransomware recovery
When it comes to ransomware, the question of 'to pay or not to pay' is the source of some debate. WeLiveSecurity takes a closer look at the economics.
David Harley • 07 Sep 2016
School ransomware: A threat to be aware of
Ransomware that targets schools is a threat that needs to be understood, explains ESET's Lysa Myers. Top cybersecurity efforts are needed to keep it at bay.
Lysa Myers • 06 Sep 2016