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ESET predictions and trends for cybercrime in 2016

ESET predictions and trends for cybercrime in 2016

ESET predictions and trends for cybercrime in 2016

It’s that time of the year when the information security industry takes part in its annual tradition: coming up with cybercrime predictions and trends for the next 12 months.

ESET Research23 Dec 2015


IT manager has his bikes stolen after cycling app reveals his home address

IT manager has his bikes stolen after cycling app reveals his home address

IT manager has his bikes stolen after cycling app reveals his home address

British IT manager Mark Leigh is rueing the day that he was careless about information he shared without thinking via a smartphone app because - he believes - it ended up with him having two bikes stolen from his garage.

Graham Cluley22 Dec 2015


Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons

Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons

Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons

If you are looking to boost your cybersecurity prowess, then make some time for the first Star Wars film, A New Hope. You'd be surprised at what this hugely popular and successful movie has to offer.

Editor17 Dec 2015


Australian parents’ concerns differ from kids’ actual behavior online

Australian parents’ concerns differ from kids’ actual behavior online

Australian parents’ concerns differ from kids’ actual behavior online

When it comes to protecting your children online, knowledge of risks is vital. With this in mind, ESET asked Australian parents about their main concerns.

Editor17 Dec 2015


How do you know if your smartphone has been compromised?

How do you know if your smartphone has been compromised?

How do you know if your smartphone has been compromised?

Many people are unaware of what measures they can take to identify malicious activity on their smartphone. We look at how at the key signs to be aware of.

Denise Giusto Bilić16 Dec 2015


Europol makes 12 arrests in Remote Access Trojan crackdown

Europol makes 12 arrests in Remote Access Trojan crackdown

Europol makes 12 arrests in Remote Access Trojan crackdown

Europol have been working alongside a number of European law enforcement authorities in an attempt to crackdown against the use of Remote Access Trojans.

Kyle Ellison15 Dec 2015


Securing devices at Christmas: Wordsearch

Securing devices at Christmas: Wordsearch

Securing devices at Christmas: Wordsearch

Test your device security nous with our festive-inspired wordsearch. By the end of it, we reckon you'll have a solid grasp of what's required this Christmas.

Narinder Purba15 Dec 2015


Moonfruit takes customers' sites offline, as it prepares for DDoS attack

Moonfruit takes customers' sites offline, as it prepares for DDoS attack

Moonfruit takes customers' sites offline, as it prepares for DDoS attack

A UK company which helps consumers and small businesses create websites and online stores has taken itself and its customers' sites offline, after receiving threats about an imminent internet attack.

Graham Cluley14 Dec 2015


Making devices secure this Christmas

Making devices secure this Christmas

Making devices secure this Christmas

Increasingly, on special occasions like birthdays and Christmas, parents are buying mobile and internet connected devices for their children. Our guide looks at how to make them safe before they are are unwrapped.

Narinder Purba14 Dec 2015