Tag: Technology

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

ESET boosts its home security to protect your family against identity theft and ransomware

October 24, 2024

In a world where cybercriminals can abuse AI to create fake recordings of your face needed to bypass video-based authentication, or where phishing copycats of legitimate websites are almost unrecognisable from their real counterparts, and media repeatedly inform us about huge data breaches, it is no surprise that the general public is worried about what the future holds.  Even tech-savvy and vigilant home … More ESET boosts its home security to protect your family against identity theft and ransomware

Meta brings back face scanning to combat scams

October 24, 2024

Meta is testing new facial recognition tools on Facebook and Instagram to help users quickly restore compromised accounts and combat fake celebrity-endorsed scams. According to The Verge* these tools will verify a user’s identity by comparing their face to profile pictures on the platforms. The primary goal is to protect both celebrities and everyday users … More Meta brings back face scanning to combat scams

ESET bulks up its ESET HOME consumer protections against identity theft, ransomware, phishing, and more

October 23, 2024

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced the launch of its upgraded consumer offering ESET HOME Security, introducing new features such as ESET Folder Guard and Multithread Scanning, together with an overall improvement of its capabilities. Identity Protection* featuring Dark Web Monitoring is now globally available.    These enhancements to ESET HOME Security, as an all-in-one solution … More ESET bulks up its ESET HOME consumer protections against identity theft, ransomware, phishing, and more