Tag: Security

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

April 15, 2024

Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe. Bitcoin is on a tear. The world’s largest digital currency by market cap passed its previous record value of nearly $69,000 in early March. It’s now worth an estimated $1.3 trillion. Yet the fluctuating value of cryptocurrency doesn’t necessarily correspond to … More Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Apple notifies users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks

April 12, 2024

Apple has sent a new batch of threat notifications to users in 92 countries who may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, according to several media reports. According to The Record*, the alerts were sent on Wednesday, warning users that attackers tried to remotely compromise their iPhones. On the same day, Apple also updated … More Apple notifies users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

April 11, 2024

Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here’s how to make sure your children’s digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn. Our children spend more time on their phones than ever. Some 80% of European 9-16-year-olds access the internet from their phones every day. In the UK, 91% of children have a mobile phone by the age of 11. … More Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Set and protect. A cybersecurity road map for small and home offices

April 11, 2024

In the evolving world of cyberthreats, small and home offices share a single need: a reliable security solution. If you’re leading a small office, you are likely no stranger to working 12 hours a day. It might even feel like 24/7, doing taxes, communicating with clients, and marketing your business on social media platforms. You … More Set and protect. A cybersecurity road map for small and home offices

ESET discovers targeted attack via fake messaging apps, available on web and Google Play

April 10, 2024

ESET researchers have discovered an active espionage campaign named eXotic Visit, targeting Android users with apps primarily posing as messaging services. While these apps offer functional services as bait, they are bundled with the open-source XploitSPY malware. ESET has named this campaign eXotic Visit and has tracked its activities from November 2021 through to the … More ESET discovers targeted attack via fake messaging apps, available on web and Google Play