Category: Security News

ESET Launches Remote Administrator on Microsoft Azure®

July 26, 2016

ESET®, a global pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announced the launch of ESET Remote Administrator (ERA) Virtual Machine® for Microsoft Azure. The product enables IT administrators to drill-down into endpoint security environments at any time, allowing for ongoing security management and quick problem remediation. Every second is critical amidst a cybersecurity … More ESET Launches Remote Administrator on Microsoft Azure®

Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk

July 25, 2016

The details of almost 1.6 million players of a popular smartphone game have reportedly been stolen after the official forums of “Clash of Kings” game were hacked. As ZDNet reports, hackers were able to break into the strategy war game forum – run by Chinese firm Elex – and make off with the usernames, email … More Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk

Users of iPhones and Macs must update to avoid Stagefright-like bug

July 21, 2016

Do you remember Stagefright? It one of the biggest Android security scares of 2015, after it was discovered that a critical bug in the operating system’s Mediaserver could mean that simply opening an email, browsing a website or receiving a media file via MMS could result in malicious code being run on your Android device. … More Users of iPhones and Macs must update to avoid Stagefright-like bug

A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’

July 19, 2016

A vibrant black market for passwords is indicative of the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals in stealing and selling passwords. According to a Katie Petrillo, marketing programs manager of LogMeIn Access, the most appropriate response to this is for people to get smarter when it comes to cybersecurity. Writing for LastPass recently, Ms. Petrillo explained that … More A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’