Tag: online

Worrying about data privacy isn’t enough: Here’s how to own your online presence

January 27, 2017

“Who has access to my data?” If you’ve asked yourself this question and can’t help but feel concerned, you are not alone. According to a National Cyber Security Alliance study from 2016, more than 90% of American internet users worry to some extent about their data privacy. For almost 70% of the surveyed Americans, their … More Worrying about data privacy isn’t enough: Here’s how to own your online presence

Cybersecurity skills shortage ‘still a global problem’

January 20, 2017

The global skills gap for cybersecurity professionals has shown improvement over the last two years, but is still a serious problem for some of the world’s leading economies. That is the main finding of a new study conducted by Indeed.com, which found Israel to have the highest skills shortage, followed by Ireland, the UK and … More Cybersecurity skills shortage ‘still a global problem’

Eir scam phishing for payment cards and passwords

January 12, 2017

ESET Ireland is warning about the latest phishing scam, targeting Eir customers. A poorly spelled email pretending to come from Eir is trying to catch the Irish unaware, claiming there’s a problem with Direct Debit payment and threatening to suspend their “eir Broadband and eir TV services within the next 24 hours”: Subject: eir Unable … More Eir scam phishing for payment cards and passwords

Black Friday approaches milestone. How to e-shop safely

November 25, 2016

This year’s Black Friday is predicted to be historic. If Deloitte’s analysts are right, more people than ever before will hunt for deals and shop online. It will also be the first time shoppers will spend just as much money in the virtual realm as in bricks and mortar stores. The same survey estimates that … More Black Friday approaches milestone. How to e-shop safely

‘Netflix cancellation’ mail phishes for user info

November 9, 2016

ESET Ireland warns of a phishing email purporting to come from Netflix, claiming cancelled account. You know the drill by now. A known company or institution name, a warning email and a link to click, to make it all good again. If it’s not Revenue, AIB or Bank of Ireland, it’s PayPal, iTunes or as this … More ‘Netflix cancellation’ mail phishes for user info