The extremely recent and still active TalkTalk cyberattack story has generated so much media interest, commentary and analysis that we can safely say that this is big, big news, the kind of topical story that intrigues and affects everyone. While such incidents still appear to be infrequent – especially on such a big scale – … More TalkTalk Cyberattack: The story so far
The business world’s riskiest user of technology is likely to be someone working in IT, according to a new study. Intermedia’s Insider Risk Report 2015 found that contrary to what most people may expect, IT professionals have some of the “poorest security habits” in the workplace. The statistics showed that in comparison with colleagues in other … More IT workers ‘the riskiest users of technology’
Introduction ESET researchers receive and analyze thousands of new malware samples every day. Earlier this year, one of them caught our attention because it was not an ordinary executable file, but a preference file used by a specific program. Further analysis quickly revealed the file actually is malicious and exploited a vulnerability in the software … More Multi-stage exploit installing trojan
A teenager has allegedly broken into the personal email account of the director of the CIA, John Brennan, according to the New York Post. The youngster, who has described himself as being non-Muslim, explained that he attacked Mr. Brennan’s email account “in opposition to US foreign policy and support for Palestine”. The publication says that … More CIA director’s personal email account ‘breached by teen’
New study shows UK workers are significantly lacking in cyber awareness and could be leaving themselves at risk A new study has revealed that the majority of UK workers are not Cyber Savvy and have failed a Cyber IQ test, which was compiled by experts at internet security firm ESET. Study participants were asked a … More Majority of UK Workers failed Cyber IQ Test
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