Tag: updates

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

December 9, 2024

Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost. The modern smartphone has become an indispensable piece of technology. These powerful, pocket-sized computers enable us to do everything from hailing cabs to consulting with our local … More Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Staying on top of security updates

October 16, 2023

Why keeping software up to date is a crucial security practice that should be followed by everyone from individual users to SMBs and large enterprises. This week, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, citing solid evidence of active exploitation by attackers. The vulnerabilities, for … More Staying on top of security updates

10 common security mistakes and how to avoid them

November 9, 2022

Do you make these security mistakes and put yourself at greater risk for successful attacks? How much of your personal time do you spend online? The answer may be a lot more than you think. One recent study estimated that Brits spend five hours on average each day glued to their screens, not including work time. It … More 10 common security mistakes and how to avoid them

The UK plans to legislate to secure IoT, but is it really the answer?

May 7, 2019

A reflection on whether this approach to addressing IoT security challenges can ‘deliver the goods’ and how consumer awareness can help. According to an article by the BBC, the United Kingdom’s Digital Minister Margot James is proposing legislation to introduce a new labelling system to show customers how secure an IoT product is. In order to … More The UK plans to legislate to secure IoT, but is it really the answer?

System update headaches? ESET is the cure

July 12, 2018

On average, people have more than 50 software applications on their Windows computers.1 Combine this with your mobile device apps and alternative operating systems, and you could end up spending all of your time updating applications or fixing update issues. How to handle the headaches associated with keeping your devices up to date? Let ESET … More System update headaches? ESET is the cure