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Lazarus targets aerospace company in the Netherlands and political journalist in Belgium to steal data

September 30, 2022

ESET researchers have discovered Lazarus attacks against targets in the Netherlands and Belgium that use spearphishing emails connected to fake job offers. ESET researchers uncovered and analyzed a set of malicious tools that were used by the infamous Lazarus APT group in attacks during the end of 2021. The campaign started with spear phishing emails … More Lazarus targets aerospace company in the Netherlands and political journalist in Belgium to steal data

Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

September 28, 2022

Online predators increasingly trick or coerce youth into sharing explicit videos and photos of themselves before threatening to post the content online. The digital world has provided countless opportunities for youngsters that their parents never experienced. It helped kids stay in touch with each other during the dark days of pandemic-era lockdowns. And now that … More Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

What happens with a hacked Instagram account – and how to recover it

September 27, 2022

Had your Instagram account stolen? Don’t panic – here’s how to get your account back and how to avoid getting hacked (again). A friend – let’s call her Ellie – recently called me with a devastated tone in her voice. Her Instagram account had been hacked and she was locked out. Her panic was evident … More What happens with a hacked Instagram account – and how to recover it

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

September 26, 2022

The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialise, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits? The way our digital lives have become entangled with our physical world has brought new, major challenges for parents, caregivers and teachers. … More 5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

How does biometric authentication work?

September 23, 2022

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication? The ability to confirm your identity using your fingerprint or face is something we have already become accustomed to. … More How does biometric authentication work?