Tag: pii

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

October 30, 2024

Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results. In today’s digital age, maintaining control over your personal information is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re concerned about privacy, security, or simply want to manage your online presence, knowing … More How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data

October 29, 2024

With its latest Ultimate subscription tier for consumers, ESET introduces a globally available Identity Protection service that regularly scans black markets on the dark web for stolen personal data and identity. Sometimes life can be unfair. Let’s say you are a tech-savvy person who often serves as home admin for your family and are well … More Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data

Don’t become a statistic: Defending your personal data from dark web criminals

October 29, 2024

You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit it. How did 44% members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and 68% of British MPs let their personal details end up circulating on the dark web? The … More Don’t become a statistic: Defending your personal data from dark web criminals

10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why

February 26, 2024

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details from your life? Here’s why this habit may put your privacy and security at risk. Hundreds of millions of us log on to our favorite social media sites every day. We shop, share photos and news, like posts and comments, send private messages, and much … More 10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why

What can we learn from the HSE and Department of Health ransomware attacks?

May 19, 2021

Ireland appeared to be shaken to the core by the recent cyberattack on HSE and the Department of Health, but once past the initial shock, is it time for an in-depth look at the Irish cybersecurity infrastructure and whether such attacks could not have been anticipated, detected or prevented. In 2017 the National Health Service … More What can we learn from the HSE and Department of Health ransomware attacks?