Phishing emails are a sad fact of life, and most of us are used to dealing with them – but cybercriminals are increasingly turning to SMS to reel in their victims. For cybercriminals, SMS attacks have some key advantages – for instance, on a smartphone, you can’t “mouse over” a link to see what it … More Big phish, small pond: How to stay safe from SMS phishing scams
Mobile banking apps pose an “important risk” to consumers as banks increasingly offer access to banking services via smartphones. The Financial Conduct Authority, a British watchdog, is to investigate the risks posed by banking apps, according to a report by This is Money – particularly the threat of malicious apps that pose as genuine banking … More Mobile banking apps pose “serious” safety risks, financial watchdog warns
ESET, the global pioneer in proactive digital protection, has claimed first place among 16 security products tested in the latest AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing Report, thus securing the “Advanced+” mark. ESET Smart Security has blocked 99 percent of the phishing websites and did not record any false positive alarm. “In the test scenario, AV-Comparatives simulates the common … More ESET Wins First Place in AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing Test
Mobile text messages that try to get the user to do something that ends up benefitting scammers are nothing new. But it’s worth reminding people every now and then that these messages come in many different varieties and use different more or less clever tactics to extract sensitive information from their victims. Here is an … More Phishing texts scamming Irish Vodafone users
ESET launched the completely rebuilt and redesigned ESET® Mobile Security for Android. The next generation mobile product offers improved scanning, Anti-Phishing module and a completely redesigned user interface. ESET Mobile Security for Android enables Android smartphone and tablet users to enjoy safer mobile technology adventures with protection from both real-world and digital threats. “The rise of … More ESET Launches All New Version of ESET Mobile Security for Android All-In-One App Offers Improved Detection, Includes Free and Premium Paid Features
