The same hackers have also got their mitts on social media accounts of other high-profile sporting targets The post FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer? The post How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

On the upside, the Bureau recovered more than US$300 million in funds lost to online scams last year The post FBI: Cybercrime losses tripled over the last 5 years appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

That’s for apps from third-party marketplaces; another 790,000 policy-breaking apps were stopped from reaching Google Play The post Almost 2 billion malware installs thwarted by Google Play Protect in 2019 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What are some of the common signs that your child may be a screen addict and what can you do to limit their screen time? The post Digital addiction: How to get your children off their screens appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it brings a bumper crop of patches The post Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero‑day and 98 other flaws appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down The post Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What is it like to defeat cybercrime? A peek into how computer forensics professionals help bring cybercriminals to justice. The post How to catch a cybercriminal: Tales from the digital forensics lab appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter The post Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes The post Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea The post Would you get hooked by a phishing scam? Test yourself appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

No more default logins on new IoT devices if UK legislators get their way The post IoT laws are coming: What to expect appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The league and scores of teams were caught off-guard by the re-emergence of an infamous hacking group The post Hackers blitz social media accounts of 15 NFL teams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Have you had a Google Privacy Checkup lately? If not, when better than Data Privacy Day to audit the privacy of your Google account? The post How to take charge of your Google privacy settings appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Cybercriminals are putting a new twist on an old trick The post Job hunting? Beware hiring scams using spoofed company websites appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Databases containing 14 years’ worth of customer support logs were publicly accessible with no password protection The post Microsoft exposed 250 million customer support records appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Some of the most popular dating services may be violating GDPR or other privacy laws The post Dating apps share personal data with advertisers, study says appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Are you looking to hide in plain sight? Here’s a rundown of three options for becoming invisible online The post 3 ways to browse the web anonymously appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

You may want to implement a workaround or stop using the browser altogether, at least until Microsoft issues a a fix The post New Internet Explorer zero‑day remains unpatched appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

An ESET-commissioned survey sheds light on the browsing habits of Australians and how they protect themselves online The post Cyberawareness in Australia: The good and the bad appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The company will also soon launch anti-fingerprinting measures aimed at detecting and mitigating covert tracking and workarounds The post Google to end support for third‑party cookies in Chrome appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The US intelligence agency expects attackers to waste no time in developing tools aimed at exploiting the vulnerability The post Microsoft patches severe Windows flaw after tip‑off from NSA appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Multiple cable modem models from various manufacturers found vulnerable to takeover attacks The post Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Today, Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on its support for Windows 7. What’s your plan? The post Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

When it comes to protection against this insidious type of scam, the telcos’ authentication procedures leave a lot be desired, a study finds The post 5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The US cybersecurity agency warns that the critical vulnerability could allow attackers to take control of people’s computers The post Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero‑day appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

No one has a road map for securing a connected city – but there should be a whole atlas of such maps The post CES – Taking a smart city for a test drive appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Footage defined as parody or satire will be permitted, as the social network isn’t slamming the door on all types of manipulated media The post Facebook bans deepfakes but not all altered content appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As we enter the New Year, be sure to keep up, or adopt, these good data security habits to avoid identity theft The post Simple steps to protect yourself against identity theft appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

In the second blogpost of the two-part series we’ll suggest handy tips to help enhance the security of your mobile devices The post 20 tips for 2020: Be smarter with your smartphone appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

In this first instalment of the two-article series we will be looking at cybersecurity habits to avoid when using your computing devices The post 20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

It’s not a stretch to surmise that the incident was enabled by poor security settings The post Prison surveillance footage posted on YouTube appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Disposing of old tech isn’t a one-click solution; there are multiple things you have to consider before moving on to greener pastures The post How to get rid of your old devices safely appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What are some of the key things you should do with your shiny new device as soon as you unbox it? The post How to secure your digital Christmas presents appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

An ongoing phishing scam uncovered by ESET researchers seeks to wreak havoc on your money and digital life in one fell swoop The post Ambitious scam wants far more than just PayPal logins appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Malware and legal requirements force academics and students to join a near-endless line in order to pick up their passwords The post 38,000 people forced to pick up email passwords in person appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Brute-force attacks and BlueKeep exploits usurp convenience of direct RDP connections; ESET releases a tool to test your Windows machines for vulnerable versions The post It’s time to disconnect RDP from the internet appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

These passwords may win the popularity contest but lose flat out in security The post The worst passwords of 2019: Did yours make the list? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The browser’s latest version also aims to up the ante in phishing protection The post Chrome now warns you if your password has been stolen appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A variety of sensitive information has been there for the taking due to an unsecured cloud storage container The post Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

With 2019 ending, ESET experts offer their insights into how new innovations will impact our privacy, security and lives in the not so distant future The post Cybersecurity Trends 2020: Technology is getting smarter – are we? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

How can people who didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud? The post 5 scam prevention tips for seniors appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Google keeps pushing in its mission for broader encryption adoption The post 80% of all Android apps encrypt traffic by default appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What issues would face scanning attached to a mobile device resolve and, if used correctly, would it make the incursion into my privacy acceptable? The post Face scanning – privacy concern or identity protection? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

IM-RAT, which could be had for as little as US$25, was bought by nearly 15,000 people The post Notorious spy tool taken down in global operation appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Smart selections when starting small can ease the pain as you scale up your company’s privacy infrastructure The post 5 personal (and cheap) data privacy tools that scale for business appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and scammers are gearing up to flood you with bogus offers The post 5 scams to watch out for this shopping season appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

UPbit has announced that, as a precaution, all transactions will remain suspended for at least two weeks The post Cryptocurrency exchange loses US$50 million in apparent hack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers have discovered that the criminals behind the Stantinko botnet are distributing a cryptomining module to the computers they control The post Stantinko botnet adds cryptomining to its pool of criminal activities appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

How the field of play has changed and why endpoint protection still often comes down to doing the basics, even in the face of increasingly complex threats The post CyberwarCon – the future of nation‑state nastiness appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers have discovered a new downloader with a novel, not previously seen in the wild installation technique The post Registers as “Default Print Monitor”, but is a malicious downloader. Meet DePriMon appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

From professional backgrounds to competitive salaries – a study delves into what it takes to build strong cybersecurity teams The post What does it take to attract top cybersecurity talent? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans The post Mispadu: Advertisement for a discounted Unhappy Meal appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As users are losing access to their accounts by the dozens, we offer a few tips to help keep your streaming subscriptions safe The post Disney+ accounts hijacked – How to protect yourself appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The critical vulnerability could also be exploited via a malicious Microsoft Office document The post Microsoft issues patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Are you considering a career in cybersecurity? What learning path(s) should you take? Does formal education matter? ESET experts share their insights. The post Getting into cybersecurity: Self‑taught vs. university‑educated? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

A recent update to the Facebook’s iOS app introduced a bug that had some users worried The post Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera in the background appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

An ESET-commissioned survey among enterprises also shows that while respondents in most countries agree on the need to bolster cyber-defenses, some are reluctant to adopt cybersecurity solutions The post Can regulations improve cybersecurity? In APAC, opinions vary appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The infamous vulnerability has been exploited for a cryptocurrency mining campaign, but more damaging attacks may still be in store The post First BlueKeep attacks prompt fresh warnings appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The virtual keyboard app ai.type, which has racked up 40 million downloads, has been found to sign up users to premium services without their consent The post Android keyboard app caught red‑handed trying to make sneaky purchases appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

How can organizations foster a workplace environment that enables employees to acquire the skills needed to keep cyber-threats at bay? The post Five ways to strengthen employee cybersecurity awareness appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The introduction to a series of articles marking this year’s Antimalware Day and highlighting the importance of cyber-readiness The post Antimalware Day 2019: Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Is the world as we know it ready for the real impact of deepfakes? The post Deepfakes: When seeing isn’t believing appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

However, the social network harbors no plans to deploy the technology in any of its services any time soon The post Facebook builds tool to confound facial recognition appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Attention-grabbing cyberattacks that use fiendish exploits are probably not the kind of threat that should be your main concern – here’s what your organization should focus on instead The post What you may be getting wrong about cybersecurity appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

How is the social network preparing to curtail the spread of misinformation as the election season heats up? The post Facebook lays out plan to protect elections appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers discovered a year-long adware campaign on Google Play and tracked down its operator. The apps involved, installed eight million times, use several tricks for stealth and persistence. The post Tracking down the developer of Android adware affecting millions of users appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As cities turn to IoT to address long-standing urban problems, what are the risks of leaving cybersecurity behind at the planning phase? The post Smart cities must be cyber‑smart cities appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The company says that the incident, going back to March 2018, affected only 1 out of its 3,000 servers The post NordVPN reveals breach at datacenter provider appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Notorious cyberespionage group debases MSSQL The post Winnti Group’s skip‑2.0: A Microsoft SQL Server backdoor appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET Smart Home Research Team uncovers Echo, Kindle versions vulnerable to 2017 Wi-Fi vulnerabilities The post What was wrong with Alexa? How Amazon Echo and Kindle got KRACKed appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers describe recent activity of the infamous espionage group, the Dukes, including three new malware families The post Operation Ghost: The Dukes aren’t back – they never left appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Do you know what kind of data your streaming device may be collecting while you binge watch? The post Streaming devices track viewing habits, study finds appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

New ESET white paper released describing updates to the malware arsenal and campaigns of this group known for its supply-chain attacks The post Connecting the dots: Exposing the arsenal and methods of the Winnti Group appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers discover a previously unreported cyberespionage platform used in targeted attacks against diplomatic missions and governmental institutions, and privacy-concerned users The post ESET discovers Attor, a spy platform with curious GSM fingerprinting appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

An ESET survey of thousands of people in North America provides a peek into how they perceive the privacy and security of their smart home connected devices The post How concerned are you about the privacy challenges of your IoT devices? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

We sat down with internet pioneer and Farsight Security CEO Dr. Paul Vixie, who co-invented some of the services that are central to the ‘Net’s fabric, to discuss a range of issues affecting security and privacy The post Internet pioneer Dr. Paul Vixie on global internet security appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The ESET survey polled 4,000 people to get a sense of their attitudes towards the privacy and security implications of smart home technology The post Inside consumer perceptions of security and privacy in the connected home appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET experts describe how they trained a machine-learning model to recognize a handful of unwanted UEFI components within a flood of millions of harmless samples The post Needles in a haystack: Picking unwanted UEFI components out of millions of samples appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The incidents send medical staff back to the days of pen and paper The post Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Número dois in our series demystifying Latin American banking trojans The post Casbaneiro: Dangerous cooking with a secret ingredient appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Why you should ensure that all those apps on your smartphone only run with the permissions they reasonably need to do their job The post Do apps need all the permissions? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

October is upon us, reminding us to make choices every day that will scare cybersecurity threats away The post Cyber Security Awareness Month starts today! appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

There is no word on which threat actor is abusing the severe vulnerability for attacks The post Microsoft rushes out patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Many companies are ranking cybersecurity as a top 5 priority but their actions do not measure up to the claim, a survey finds The post Do companies take cybersecurity seriously enough? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers describe the latest components used in a recent Sednit campaign The post No summer vacations for Zebrocy appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The UK’s cybersecurity agency also outlines precautions that academia should take to mitigate risks The post Universities warned to brace for cyberattacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

In almost all tested units, the researchers achieved their goal of obtaining remote root-level access The post Remote access flaws found in popular routers, NAS devices appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The humongous collection of extensive personal details about millions of people could be a gold mine for scam artists The post Nearly all of Ecuador’s citizens caught up in data leak appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Are you – and especially your children – aware of the risks that may come with sharing selfies? The post Selfies for kids – A guide for parents appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers discovered a backdoor linked to malware used by the Stealth Falcon group, an operator of targeted spyware attacks against journalists, activists and dissidents in the Middle East The post ESET discovered an undocumented backdoor used by the infamous Stealth Falcon group appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

This week, we present an introduction to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, the review of the mobile threats and vulnerabilities detected for mobile during the first half of 2019, and Firefox 69 new features. The post Week in security appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Malware detections for iOS increased, as did the number of vulnerabilities detected in this operating system, while in the case of Android, the number of reported vulnerabilities decreased, although the number of highly critical bugs reported increased. The post Semi‑annual balance of mobile security 2019 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Firefox new Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) feature launched to all users of the browser to offer better privacy and protection from cryptojacjing. The post Firefox 69: Third‑Party Tracking Cookies and Cryptomining Now Blocked by Default appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

An introduction to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it can help organize and classify various types of threats and adversarial behaviors. The post What is MITRE ATT&CK and how is it useful? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET analysis breaks down the first known spyware that is built on the AhMyth open-source espionage tool and has appeared on Google Play – twice The post First‑of‑its‑kind spyware sneaks into Google Play appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

As education is becoming an increasingly vital tool in companies’ security toolboxes, the question arises: How can they effectively implement security awareness training? The post Education and privacy legislation at ChannelCon appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The attack, which has victimized mostly smaller local governments, is thought to have been unleashed by a single threat actor The post Ransomware wave hits 23 towns in Texas appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Unlike BlueKeep, however, these vulnerabilities affect more recent Windows versions, including Windows 10 The post Microsoft warns of new BlueKeep‑like flaws appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers discovered a campaign that uses two malicious tools with similar capabilities to ensure both resilience and broader potential for the attackers The post In the Balkans, businesses are under fire from a double‑barreled weapon appeared first on WeLiveSecurity