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Josep Albors • 04 May 2016 • 3 min. read
Ransomware
Jigsaw and how ransomware is becoming more aggressive with new features
Digital Security
Authentication 101
How To
Security Bulletin: Steps you should take to fix a Java SE security risk on your computer
There is no doubt that criminals have found a mechanism in ransomware enabling them to obtain significant benefits with relatively little effort, reports ESET's Josep Albors.
Josep Albors • 04 May 2016
Authentication may sound like a very complicated concept, but it’s quite simple: a way of showing that you are who you say you are, says ESET's Lysa Myers.
Lysa Myers • 03 May 2016
Steps you should take to fix a Java SE security risk on your computer, a message from Oracle, broadcast by ESET, as requested by the FTC.
Stephen Cobb • 29 Apr 2016
Ransomware is everywhere, but even black hats make mistakes
Ransomware is everywhere. At least that might be the impression left by a seemingly endless stream of news reports on recent cyberattacks, reports ESET's Ondrej Kubovič.
Ondrej Kubovič • 28 Apr 2016
Say goodbye to cyber stresses in the workplace
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’ve put together a brief guide on potential cyber stresses to avoid in the workplace.
Editor • 28 Apr 2016
The perimeter is everywhere (so where is your data really?)
It’s hard to protect what you don’t understand. It’s also hard to protect data if you don’t know where it is. ESET's Cameron Camp looks explores the challenges of data security.
Cameron Camp • 27 Apr 2016
Internet of Things, Malware, Ransomware
Ransomware and the Internet of Things
A report from the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology warns that ransomware could be hitting more than just your regular computer in future...
Graham Cluley • 27 Apr 2016
Scams
Insider threats: A persistent and widespread problem
In this feature, we take a look at some of the key things you should be aware of to ensure that you are well-equipped to deal with insider threats.
Editor • 26 Apr 2016
Privacy
Data privacy and data protection: US law and legislation white paper
This white paper on data privacy and data protection law and legislation in the US should prove to be a handy reference during ongoing privacy debates.
Stephen Cobb • 26 Apr 2016