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Digital Security

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Digital Security

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by fraudsters’ scare tactics

Phil Muncaster25 Sep 2024


Kids Online

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

Kids Online

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the app

Phil Muncaster24 Sep 2024


Digital Security

AI security bubble already springing leaks

AI security bubble already springing leaks

Digital Security

AI security bubble already springing leaks

Artificial intelligence is just a spoke in the wheel of security – an important spoke but, alas, only one

Cameron Camp16 Sep 2024


Video, Ransomware

CosmicBeetle joins the ranks of RansomHub affiliates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

CosmicBeetle joins the ranks of RansomHub affiliates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video, Ransomware

CosmicBeetle joins the ranks of RansomHub affiliates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET researchers also find that CosmicBeetle attempts to exploit the notoriety of the LockBit ransomware gang to advance its own ends

Editor13 Sep 2024


Scams

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Scams

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks

Phil Muncaster11 Sep 2024


Malware

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

Malware

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad

Márk Szabó03 Sep 2024


Internet of Things

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

Internet of Things

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors

Márk Szabó27 Aug 2024


Video, Mobile Security

Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

Video, Mobile Security

Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

The world of Android threats is quite vast and intriguing. In this episode, Becks and Lukáš demonstrate how easy it is to take over your phone, with some added tips on how to stay secure

Editor26 Aug 2024


Scams

Why scammers want your phone number

Why scammers want your phone number

Scams

Why scammers want your phone number

Your phone number is more than just a way to contact you – scammers can use it to target you with malicious messages and even exploit it to gain access to your bank account or steal corporate data

Márk Szabó13 Aug 2024