It’s never too soon to plan for what will happen to your digital presence after you pass away. Forgive me for writing about what may seem, at first glance, like a sensitive topic while many parts of the world continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. I, like many people, use the internet as a … More How to prepare and protect your digital legacy
A view of the Q2 2020 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts. With half a year passed from the outbreak of COVID-19, the world is now trying to come to terms with the new normal. But even with the initial panic settled, and … More ESET Threat Report Q2 2020
In case we needed any more proof, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us once again just how ruthless scammers are. While people across the world have united to look after those around them in this time of emergency, hackers and malicious actors have shown no sign of easing up. In fact, across the world scams are … More Why the COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing for scammers
During the lockdown we’re experiencing due to Covid-19 – when parents work from home while children are at home as well – it can be all too tempting to allow children to spend an increasing amount of time on mobile devices, using the computer or watching television. This means that managing family screen time is … More Screen time – finding the off switch
ESET malware researcher Lukas Stefanko gives us a peek behind the scenes of his analysis of CryCryptor ransomware and puts the threat into a broader context. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way we work and, in many cases, also the way we interact with our loved ones. While a number of governments contemplate using contact … More Mobile security threats amid COVID‑19 and beyond: A Q&A with Lukas Stefanko
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