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Scams

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

Scams

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage.

Phil Muncaster13 Mar 2023


Scams

Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them

Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them

Scams

Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them

Here's a roundup of some of the most common tricks that fraudsters use to dupe their victims on WhatsApp – and what you can do to protect yourself against them.

André Lameiras10 Mar 2023


How To

Writing like a boss: How cybercriminals can use ChatGPT to scam you

Writing like a boss: How cybercriminals can use ChatGPT to scam you

How To

Writing like a boss: How cybercriminals can use ChatGPT to scam you

It’s never been easier to write a convincing message that can trick you into handing over your money or personal data

Phil Muncaster22 Feb 2023


Malware

Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

Malware

Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

AI-pocalypse soon? As stunning as ChatGPT’s output can be, should we also expect the chatbot to spit out sophisticated malware?

Cameron Camp20 Feb 2023


Scams

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

Scams

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

Don’t be their next victim – here’s a handy round-up of some the most common signs that should set your alarm bells ringing

Phil Muncaster15 Feb 2023


Privacy

Alexa, who else is listening?

Alexa, who else is listening?

Privacy

Alexa, who else is listening?

Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?

Jake Moore09 Feb 2023


Digital Security

Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness

Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness

Digital Security

Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness

No internet, perfect security? Two ESET researchers perform a thought experiment where they consider the implications of being plunged into digital darkness.

Aryeh Goretsky and Cameron Camp07 Feb 2023


Kids Online

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

Kids Online

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

As children’s safety and privacy online becomes a matter of increasing urgency, lawmakers around the world push ahead on new regulations in the digital realm

André Lameiras06 Feb 2023


Scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

Scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

“Can I tell a legitimate survey apart from a fake one?” is the single most important question you need to answer for yourself before taking any surveys online

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 2023