Tag: Security

Why now could be a good time to fortify your Android defenses

August 27, 2018

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: avoid installing apps from outside Google Play. But what if you’re itching to battle it out in Fortnite? First, a quick recap: Epic Games has decided to eschew distributing the Android version of its blockbuster game, Fortnite, via Google Play, instead making it exclusively available from its own website. … More Why now could be a good time to fortify your Android defenses

Superdrug targeted by miscreants who claim to have stolen customer data

August 24, 2018

The retailer says that whatever data the crooks have obtained, they weren’t stolen through a breach of its systems. Superdrug is urging its online customers to change their passwords after being contacted by cybercriminals who claim to have secured a range of personal details belonging to 20,000 customers of this British health and beauty retailer, Huffington … More Superdrug targeted by miscreants who claim to have stolen customer data

Smart irrigation systems vulnerable to attacks, warn researchers

August 22, 2018

Internet-connected irrigation systems suffer from security gaps that could be exploited by attackers aiming, for example, to deplete a city’s water reserves, researchers warn. Security researchers have warned of a potential attack that – using a “piping botnet” of internet-connected irrigation systems that water simultaneously – could impact a city’s water system to the point of … More Smart irrigation systems vulnerable to attacks, warn researchers

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

August 21, 2018

The first week in security video round-up from WeLiveSecurity. Welcome to the first ever week in security video round-up. This weekly video will bring you some of the biggest industry news that we have covered here on WeLiveSecurity. The videos will be presented by ESET’s Global Security Expert & Industry Ambassador Tony Anscombe. In this week’s cybersecurity … More Week in security with Tony Anscombe