A Bard’s Tale – how fake AI bots try to install malware

The AI race is on! It’s easy to lose track of the latest developments and possibilities, and yet everyone wants to see firsthand what the hype is about. Heydays for cybercriminals! Today, while I was browsing through my Facebook feed, I came across an ad by “Google Bard AI”, suggesting to download and try out … More A Bard’s Tale – how fake AI bots try to install malware

Robot vacuums may be doing more than they claim

When it comes to privacy, it remains complicated and near impossible for a consumer to make an informed decision. A presentation at DEF CON, 10 am on a Sunday morning in Las Vegas. My expectation was it would be poorly attended – I could not have been more wrong. A packed room greeted Dennis Giese, a renowned … More Robot vacuums may be doing more than they claim

Reinstalling ESET for peak performance

NOTE: This blogpost is a revised version of an article requested from the author by Lenovo. This version has been updated with additional information specific to ESET software, as well as more general information about other computer manufacturers. Click here to view the original article. If you are a regular reader of WeLiveSecurity or the ESET Blog, you … More Reinstalling ESET for peak performance

Recoveries and backups

NOTE: This blogpost is a revised version of an article requested from the author by Lenovo. This version has been updated with additional information specific to ESET software, as well as more general information about other computer manufacturers. Click here to view the original article. What is the most valuable part of your computer? Many people might say … More Recoveries and backups

Time is money, and online game scammers have lots of it

Gamers and cybersecurity professionals have something in common – the ever-terrible presence of hacking, scams, and data theft – but how and why would anyone want to target gamers? One of the more worrying trends of the past few years within the gaming sphere has been the introduction of microtransactions, which ask you to provide your … More Time is money, and online game scammers have lots of it