The Internet is a vast source of information for all of us, and naturally some people use that information for good, and some for ill, like grooming and stalking children. ESET Ireland has previously done research which revealed that up to 73 per cent of Irish children are left unsupervised online. So what things can … More How do we protect kids from online predators?
Our recent survey about consumer opinion in the wake of the Snowden revelations about mass NSA electronic surveillance suggests that the economic implications could be deeper than experts have yet acknowledged, including negative impact on corporate profits and GDP. At the same time, like every economic challenge, the NSA revelations present some interesting opportunities for … More NSA and Wall Street: online activity shrinks, changes post-Snowden
According to a recent Harris Interactive survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by ESET, more than four out of five now use social media (82%), making social networks an increasingly important means of communication for consumers and companies alike. This widespread adoption raises important questions about the roles of the various entities that … More Survey finds social media privacy surprises
Which malicious code would be most frightening if sinister pieces of malware could rise from the dead on Halloween? Well, malware researchers spend all their time working with the creations of people who intend others harm, so you might expect they would be pretty immune to nervousness about the effects of malicious code. And it … More Scary code top 5 on Halloween
For computer users, Ransomware can be among the most frightening forms of malware – suddenly, your screen is replaced by a message from the police, demanding money, or a message saying your files are lost unless you pay a ransom to unlock them. It’s a booming business – last year it was reported reported that … More Don’t pay up! How to avoid ransomware threats – and how to fight back
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