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The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

Kids Online

The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe.

Imogen Byers16 Apr 2024


Scams

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Scams

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

Phil Muncaster15 Apr 2024


Video

eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit

Editor12 Apr 2024


Kids Online

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Kids Online

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.

Phil Muncaster11 Apr 2024


ESET Research

eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

ESET Research

eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

ESET researchers uncovered the eXotic Visit espionage campaign that targets users mainly in India and Pakistan with seemingly innocuous apps

Lukas Stefanko10 Apr 2024


Privacy

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Privacy

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it

Sonia Domínguez Waisbrod08 Apr 2024


Video

The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Temu's cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight on the data-slurping practices of online services today

Editor05 Apr 2024


Digital Security

How often should you change your passwords?

How often should you change your passwords?

Digital Security

How often should you change your passwords?

And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.

Phil Muncaster03 Apr 2024


Malware, Digital Security

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware, Digital Security

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.

Márk Szabó02 Apr 2024


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RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result

Editor29 Mar 2024


Cybercrime

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercrime

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity

Christian Ali Bravo28 Mar 2024


Scams

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Scams

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.

Phil Muncaster26 Mar 2024