While it might sometimes seem as though I spend all my time tracking scams and hoaxes, it’s not actually the case. ESET’s core business is still (real) malware. And in fact, there are plenty of scams that slide on and off my radar too quickly for me to take much notice. For instance, academic journal … More Diamonds are forever, and so are investment scams
Online passwords are a pain, and not just when you have to type them to access your online bank account or shop at your favorite digital emporium. Password pain extends to the people who have to manage them. A few weeks ago we shared some initial findings from a recent poll of 2,129 U.S. adults … More Password handling: challenges, costs, and current behaviour (now with infographic)
Could that smartphone in your pocket be making money for cybercriminals? Yes it could, and in this article we will explain how, using a real world example that has been targeting Android phones around the world. The use of smartphones is now very common in a wide range of countries. We carry them with us … More Don’t pay high phone bills: SMS Trojans can trick you via premium-rate numbers
Protecting your organization against cyber criminals and digital scammers is not easy, and it’s certainly not cheap. A vital part of building and maintaining effective defenses is access to security knowledge and expertise, which may not even be a budget item if your organization happens to be an SMB, local government agency, or non-profit. One … More Free cyber security resources to keep on your radar
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about hoaxes (here or anywhere else), but they haven’t gone away, even if we don’t see many of the stories about catastrophic, undetectable viruses any more. Here is an old favourite that has hit my radar recently both by email and via Facebook. (Many antique hoaxes have taken … More Premium Rate Scams and Hoaxes
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