The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: OfferUp scammers are out in force:…
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A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats
It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: A slippery slope: Beware…
DynoWiper update: Technical analysis and attribution
ESET researchers present technical details on a recent data destruction incident affecting a company in Poland’s energy sector This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: DynoWiper update: Technical analysis and attribution
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition
The trends that emerged in January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout the year This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: This month in security…
Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as lure in targeted spyware campaign in Pakistan
ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as…
Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why
Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Drowning in spam or…
Children and chatbots: What parents should know
As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Children and chatbots: What parents should know
ESET Research: Sandworm behind cyberattack on Poland’s power grid in late 2025
The attack involved data-wiping malware that ESET researchers have now analyzed and named DynoWiper This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET Research: Sandworm behind cyberattack on Poland’s power grid in late 2025
Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe
Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay…
Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever
Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable…
Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself
The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they are. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Why LinkedIn is…
Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?
Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why the question matters. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?
Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?
If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what to do. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Your personal…
Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself
Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – December 2025 edition
As 2025 draws to a close, Tony looks back at the cybersecurity stories that stood out both in December and across the whole of this year This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: This month in…
A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?
Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: A brush with…
Revisiting CVE-2025-50165: A critical flaw in Windows Imaging Component
A comprehensive analysis and assessment of a critical severity vulnerability with low likelihood of mass exploitation This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Revisiting CVE-2025-50165: A critical flaw in Windows Imaging Component
LongNosedGoblin tries to sniff out governmental affairs in Southeast Asia and Japan
ESET researchers discovered a China-aligned APT group, LongNosedGoblin, which uses Group Policy to deploy cyberespionage tools across networks of governmental institutions This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: LongNosedGoblin tries to sniff out governmental affairs in…
ESET Threat Report H2 2025
A view of the H2 2025 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET Threat Report H2 2025
Black Hat Europe 2025: Was that device designed to be on the internet at all?
Behind the polished exterior of many modern buildings sit outdated systems with vulnerabilities waiting to be found This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Black Hat Europe 2025: Was that device designed to be on the…