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Cybercrime

5 things you need to know about social engineering

5 things you need to know about social engineering

Cybercrime

5 things you need to know about social engineering

Social engineering plays an important part in a significant number of cyberattacks, however big, small or sophisticated the crime is. However, little is known about this tactic. This feature discusses some key aspects.

Editor30 Dec 2015


Digital Security

ESET predictions and trends for cybercrime in 2016

ESET predictions and trends for cybercrime in 2016

Digital Security

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


Privacy

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

Privacy

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


Digital Security

Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons

Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons

Digital Security

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


Kids Online

Australian parents’ concerns differ from kids’ actual behavior online

Australian parents’ concerns differ from kids’ actual behavior online

Kids 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


Digital Security

How do you know if your smartphone has been compromised?

How do you know if your smartphone has been compromised?

Digital Security

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


Cybercrime

Europol makes 12 arrests in Remote Access Trojan crackdown

Europol makes 12 arrests in Remote Access Trojan crackdown

Cybercrime

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


Digital Security

Securing devices at Christmas: Wordsearch

Securing devices at Christmas: Wordsearch

Digital Security

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


Internet of Things

5 things you need to know about connected toys

5 things you need to know about connected toys

Internet of Things

5 things you need to know about connected toys

The current hype, this Christmas and beyond, is the connected toy. Not sure what that means? Well, here are seven things you need to know about this increasingly popular plaything.

Editor15 Dec 2015