Author: ESET Ireland

Vast hack‑for‑hire scheme targeted thousands of people, organizations

June 11, 2020

An obscure Indian company operated a scheme targeting non-profits, banks, politicians and journalists all over the world, a report says. A hack-for-hire group targeted thousands of people and hundreds of organizations across six continents for several years, according to a report by Citizen Lab. The internet watchdog, based at the University at Toronto, tied the ring, … More Vast hack‑for‑hire scheme targeted thousands of people, organizations

5 free computer science resources to keep kids engaged at home

June 10, 2020

This year found parents and children in a situation that we have never seen the likes of before, with state mandated lockdowns forcing schools all over the globe to shut down for months on end.   This has not been easy for parents, who have suddenly become makeshift teachers as well as mothers and fathers, … More 5 free computer science resources to keep kids engaged at home

ESET removes Social Media Scanner from product portfolio due to restrictions on third-party API applications

June 8, 2020

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has removed the ESET Social Media Scanner from its product portfolio. The API-based application was initially designed to protect users from malicious content distributed through Facebook, Twitter and VKontakte and sat alongside ESET’s software solutions. Due to increased restrictions on third-party API applications, the removal of Facebook protection and … More ESET removes Social Media Scanner from product portfolio due to restrictions on third-party API applications

Facebook now lets you delete old posts in bulk

June 4, 2020

Dealing with skeletons lurking in your Facebook closet has never been easier. Facebook is rolling out a new feature that will be a boon to anybody who’s looking to scrub their social media presence squeaky-clean. Called ‘Manage Activity’, the new tool will enable people to easily triage and then hide or delete their old – … More Facebook now lets you delete old posts in bulk