ESET Research has recorded a dramatic increase in AceCryptor attacks, with ESET detections tripling between the first and second halves of 2023, correlating to the protection of 42,000 ESET users worldwide. In the second half of 2023, ESET detected multiple AceCryptor campaigns using the Rescoms remote access tool (RAT) in European countries, mainly Poland, Bulgaria, … More ESET Research: AceCryptor attacks on the rise
Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to exercise caution when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data. In today’s digital economy there’s an app for just about everything. One area that’s booming more than most is healthcare. From period and fertility trackers to mental health … More A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app
By collecting, analysing and contextualising information about possible cyberthreats, including the most advanced ones, threat intelligence offers a critical method to identify, assess and mitigate cyber risk. The threat landscape is becoming ever more complex and perilous by the day. Adversaries, ranging from opportunistic cybercriminals and organised cybercrime gangs to state-aligned advanced persistent threats (APTs), are well-funded, … More Cyber Threat Intelligence explained
While the internet offers countless opportunities for learning and growth, it also poses some risk – including the possibility that cybercriminals may steal your children’s personal information. Get to know the red flags. Identity theft can affect children as well as adults. What makes data theft tricky is that it can often go undetected – … More Guarding children against identity theft: Red flags every parent should know
Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe. Our lives are increasingly lived in the digital world. And while this comes with a host of benefits, it also exposes us to the threat of data theft. Whether it’s sensitive … More How to share sensitive files securely online
