Tag: game

Games, apps, websites… anything can be abused. How to protect your family from mobile threats

November 5, 2024

ESET levels up its Mobile Security app to be even more effective against phishing. Smartphones have become an integral part of our social lives. From children to teens and on to adults and the elderly, globally, the average user now spends almost four hours daily staring at their mobile phone. There’s really no point in naming all … More Games, apps, websites… anything can be abused. How to protect your family from mobile threats

Tech playdates: Turning screen time into quality time

September 27, 2024

Did you know that screen time can be a powerful tool to bring families closer together, rather than something that pulls us apart? By engaging with our children through technology, we can transform what might seem like solitary or passive activities into shared experiences that foster learning, creativity, and deeper bonds. How? Here are some … More Tech playdates: Turning screen time into quality time

Time is money, and online game scammers have lots of it

August 11, 2023

Gamers and cybersecurity professionals have something in common – the ever-terrible presence of hacking, scams, and data theft – but how and why would anyone want to target gamers? One of the more worrying trends of the past few years within the gaming sphere has been the introduction of microtransactions, which ask you to provide your … More Time is money, and online game scammers have lots of it

Does your young gamer play it safe? Six tips that will keep them well-protected

May 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, playing a game with players from the other side of the globe was just a dream. For today’s kids, this is the reality that is only a few clicks away. But cooperating or competing with complete strangers, who children know only by their nicknames, carries its risks. Although most online players are … More Does your young gamer play it safe? Six tips that will keep them well-protected