Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Learn to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone. With the dawn of the Android and iOS operating systems, phones have evolved far beyond their humble call and text features – they now are portable smart devices capable … More How to tell if your phone has been hacked
The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data. The doorbell rings, you answer, and a representative of a large company is on the doorstep offering to allow you to use … More Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy
Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker. Smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearables are fast becoming almost as familiar to us as our mobile phones and tablets. These connected gadgets do much more than tell the time. They track our health, … More Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?
On November 11th, Google TAG published a blogpost about watering-hole attacks leading to exploits for the Safari web browser running on macOS. ESET researchers had been investigating this campaign the week before that publication, uncovering additional details about the targets and malware used to compromise its victims. Here we provide a breakdown of the WebKit exploit used … More ESET Research discovers DazzleSpy: macOS malware spyware
Somebody could easily take control of your PayPal account and steal money from you if you’re not careful – here’s how to stay safe from a simple but effective attack. I have been fascinated with the thought of being able to break into a bank ever since my love for bank robbery films began in … More How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account
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