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Privacy

What the ban on facial recognition tech will – and will not – do

What the ban on facial recognition tech will – and will not – do

Privacy

What the ban on facial recognition tech will – and will not – do

As San Francisco moves to regulate the use of facial recognition systems, we reflect on some of the many ‘faces’ of the fast-growing technology

Tony Anscombe20 May 2019


Digital Security

Survey: What should companies do to restore trust post-breach?

Survey: What should companies do to restore trust post-breach?

Digital Security

Survey: What should companies do to restore trust post-breach?

The ESET survey of thousands of people in Asia-Pacific (APAC) provides valuable insight into their perceptions of cyber-threats and various common aspects of online security

Tomáš Foltýn16 May 2019


Digital Security

Ice Hockey World Championship: The risks of free live streaming

Ice Hockey World Championship: The risks of free live streaming

Digital Security

Ice Hockey World Championship: The risks of free live streaming

You think you’re watching the games for free, but are you sure that's the case? Let’s review some of the risks that may come with free live streaming websites

Tomáš Foltýn15 May 2019


Digital Security

Verizon's data breach report: What the numbers say

Verizon's data breach report: What the numbers say

Digital Security

Verizon's data breach report: What the numbers say

What are some of the most interesting takeaways from Verizon’s latest annual security report?

Tony Anscombe13 May 2019


How To

Types of backup and five backup mistakes to avoid

Types of backup and five backup mistakes to avoid

How To

Types of backup and five backup mistakes to avoid

What are the main types of backup operations and how can you avoid the sinking feeling that comes with the realization that you may not get your data back?

Daniel Cunha Barbosa10 May 2019


Digital Security

Hackers steal US$41 million worth of Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange

Hackers steal US$41 million worth of Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange

Digital Security

Hackers steal US$41 million worth of Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange

The thieves bade their time before running off with more than 7,000 Bitcoin ‘in one fell swoop’

Tomáš Foltýn09 May 2019


Internet of Things

The UK plans to legislate to secure IoT, but is it really the answer?

The UK plans to legislate to secure IoT, but is it really the answer?

Internet of Things

The UK plans to legislate to secure IoT, but is it really the answer?

A reflection on whether this approach to addressing IoT security challenges can ‘deliver the goods’ and how consumer awareness can help

Tony Anscombe03 May 2019


How To

World Password Day: A day to review your defenses

World Password Day: A day to review your defenses

How To

World Password Day: A day to review your defenses

So, do you think you’ve been ‘pwned’? That’s the question to ask yourself today

Editor02 May 2019


Internet of Things

D-Link camera vulnerability allows attackers to tap into the video stream

D-Link camera vulnerability allows attackers to tap into the video stream

Internet of Things

D-Link camera vulnerability allows attackers to tap into the video stream

ESET researchers highlight a series of security holes in a device intended to make homes and offices more secure

Miloš Čermák and Milan Fránik02 May 2019