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WhatsApp flaw lets anyone lock you out of your account

April 14, 2021

An attacker can lock you out of the app using just your phone number and without requiring any action on your part. If you use WhatsApp, you may want to be wary of an attack where cybercriminals could suspend your account using only your phone number. The underlying loophole abuses a lapse in security of … More WhatsApp flaw lets anyone lock you out of your account

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Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!

January 11, 2021

Is the message real or fake? Take our Phishing Derby quiz to find out how much you know about phishing. Phishing comes in a number of forms and remains one of the most pervasive online scams, as both consumers and businesses face an incessant stream of unsolicited emails, texts and even phone calls where bad actors impersonate a trusted … More Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!

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The worst passwords of 2020: Is it time to change yours?

November 24, 2020

They’re supremely easy to remember, as well as easy to crack. Here’s how to improve your password security. Cybersecurity experts often share advice about the do’s and don’ts of passwords as a vital part of good cyber-hygiene practices. And yet, annual roundups of the most common passwords show that many of us continue to prioritize convenience over … More The worst passwords of 2020: Is it time to change yours?

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Scams designed to target home-office workers in Irish mailboxes

September 28, 2020

Knowing that because of the current situation an increased number of people are working from home, via email, cybercriminals have adapted a few scams to take advantage of that. ESET Ireland has identified a few more email scams, aimed at the office or home-office workers, taking advantage of an increased reliance on emails and office … More Scams designed to target home-office workers in Irish mailboxes

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Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi‑Fi

September 22, 2020

Attackers could have exploited the flaw to steal victims’ login credentials or install malware on their devices. Mozilla has patched a security flaw that could allow cybercriminals to hijack all vulnerable Firefox for Android browsers running on devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The vulnerability could be abused by black hats to force users … More Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi‑Fi

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