One of the biggest threats to watch out for on social media is fraud perpetrated by people who aren’t who they claim to be. Here’s how to recognize them. Some 4.5 billion people worldwide, or almost 55 percent of the global population, have at least one account with one of the big players. And global internet users … More Fake friends and followers on social media – and how to spot them
The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been used in deepfake videos to scam unsuspecting people online. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to make a video of someone by manipulating their face or body. The BBC writes* one such video appeared on TikTok this week, claiming to be MrBeast offering people new … More MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
The International Committee of the Red Cross has, for the first time, published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. According to the BBC*, the organisation warns unprecedented numbers of people are joining patriotic cyber-gangs. The eight rules include bans on attacks on hospitals, hacking tools that spread uncontrollably and threats that engender … More Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos
In an increasingly complex and interconnected digital landscape, personal cybersecurity empowers you to protect your data, privacy and digital well-being. We live in a digitally connected world. And for the most part, this has made our lives immeasurably better. Advances in technology have enabled everything from on-demand gaming to remote medical consultations. Incremental innovation keeps us safer, happier … More Playing your part in building a safer digital world: Why cybersecurity matters
ESET researchers have uncovered a Lazarus attack against an aerospace company in Spain, in which the group deployed several tools, most notably the newly discovered backdoor named LightlessCan by ESET. Operators of the Lazarus group obtained initial access to the company’s network last year after a successful spearphishing campaign, masquerading as a recruiter for Meta … More ESET Research: Lazarus impersonates Meta on LinkedIn to attack an aerospace company in Spain
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