Category: Security News

Stop, thief! Five new tricks used by cybercriminals – and how to stay safe

October 23, 2013

Most of us are pretty web-savvy: when an email arrives saying we need to enter our bank details, we think, “Oh, please!” – and don’t click. But cybercriminals don’t rest – and new techniques can sometimes fool even veteran PC users. From legitimate companies delivering software with a “side-order” of malware, to PC attacks that … More Stop, thief! Five new tricks used by cybercriminals – and how to stay safe

Five bad PC habits many of us STILL have – and how to stop today

October 15, 2013

Most of us are aware of the really big risks out there on the internet – sites offering “free” software, hacks for games, or pirated films, but 54% of Irish computer users still admited to having fallen victim to a computer virus infection. So it’s possible to allow cybercriminals a foothold on your PC without … More Five bad PC habits many of us STILL have – and how to stop today

Hesperbot – A New, Advanced Banking Trojan in the Wild

September 9, 2013

A new and effective banking trojan has been discovered targeting online banking users in Turkey, the Czech Republic, Portugal and the United Kingdom. It uses very credible-looking phishing-like campaigns, related to trustworthy organizations, to lure victims into running the malware. The Story In the middle of August we discovered a malware-spreading campaign in the Czech … More Hesperbot – A New, Advanced Banking Trojan in the Wild

Big phish, small pond: How to stay safe from SMS phishing scams

September 2, 2013

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