Fake Tesco gift certificate scams targetting your mailboxes and Facebook

September 6, 2012

Emails and Facebook wall posts are appearing, offering Tesco vouchers and gift certificates, but leading to fraudulent websites. ESET Ireland’s scam monitoring has revealed yet another online scam, targeting Irish computer users. Using known brands to attract attention and give an impression of credibility has long been a favourite tactic of scammers. This time it’s … More Fake Tesco gift certificate scams targetting your mailboxes and Facebook

FinSpy and FinFisher spy on you via your cellphone and PC

September 3, 2012

We read that “FinFisher spyware made by U.K.-based Gamma Group can take control of a range of mobile devices, including Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Research in Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry…”, at the opening of a Bloomberg article that several readers of the ESET blog sent us yesterday, along with a number of questions that boil down … More FinSpy and FinFisher spy on you via your cellphone and PC

Java zero day vulnerability = time to disable Java, in your browser at least

August 30, 2012

Now is the time to disable Java in your web browser, or even remove it from your system if that is practical. Why? The bad guys are hard at work trying to exploit a zero day vulnerability in the latest version of Java (version 1.7, Update 6.). This vulnerability is the subject of a US-CERT … More Java zero day vulnerability = time to disable Java, in your browser at least

The Cloud for SMBs: 7 tips for safer cloud computing

August 28, 2012

Here are some thoughts on the safe use of cloud computing for smaller businesses, along with a podcast (see the link at end of the post). The Cloud concept, a flexible Virtual Machine (VM) based system that allows rapid expansion and dedicated functionality without hiring new staff, has taken the business world by storm. The … More The Cloud for SMBs: 7 tips for safer cloud computing