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Marriott hacked again, 5.2 million guests affected

Bad actors accessed a range of personally identifiable information, including names, dates of birth and a lot more The post Marriott hacked again, 5.2 million guests affected appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…

Have you backed up your smartphone lately?

With World Backup Day upon us, we walk you through the ways to back up your iPhone or Android phone so that your personal data remains safe The post Have you backed up your smartphone lately? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity…

Work from home: Videoconferencing with security in mind

With COVID-19 concerns canceling face-to-face meetings, be aware of the security risks of videoconferencing and how to easily overcome them The post Work from home: Videoconferencing with security in mind appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News.…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

What COVID-19 may mean for privacy rights – Managing supply-chain risks – Two Windows zero-days remain unpatched The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Week…

What happens when the global supply chain breaks?

If we can’t secure the supply chain, eventually everything else will break The post What happens when the global supply chain breaks? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: What happens when the…

6 tips for safe and secure remote working

Getting cybersecurity right in the work-from-home world can feel daunting. ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe shares 6 best practices that will steer you in the right direction. The post 6 tips for safe and secure remote working appeared first…

HPE issues fix to stop some SSDs from self‑destructing

If left unpatched, a firmware flaw in some enterprise-class solid-state drives could make data on them unrecoverable as early as this fall. The post HPE issues fix to stop some SSDs from self‑destructing appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on…

Public health vs. personal privacy: Choose only one?

As the world turns to technology to track and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, could this sound the death knell for digital privacy? The post Public health vs. personal privacy: Choose only one? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

Microsoft warns of two Windows zero‑day flaws

Updates for the critical-rated vulnerabilities, which are being actively exploited in the wild, are still weeks away The post Microsoft warns of two Windows zero‑day flaws appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…

The good, the bad and the plain ugly

A prolific ransomware gang vows to dial back its campaigns and spare healthcare organizations altogether during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s no cause for celebration. The post The good, the bad and the plain ugly appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

How to transition to a remote workforce in a safe manner – How to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams – Stantinko’s miner caught using new obfuscation techniques The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity  …

Keep calm and carry on working (remotely)

How can employees stay motivated and productive while teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis? The post Keep calm and carry on working (remotely) appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Keep calm and carry…

Security flaws found in popular password managers

Not all they’re cracked up to be? Several password vaults have been found to contain vulnerabilities, both new and previously disclosed but never patched, a study says The post Security flaws found in popular password managers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity…

Work from home: Improve your security with MFA

Remote work can be much safer with the right cyber‑hygiene practices in place – multi‑factor authentication is one of them The post Work from home: Improve your security with MFA appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read…

Work from home: How to set up a VPN

As the COVID-19 pandemic has many organizations switching employees to remote work, a virtual private network is essential for countering the increased security risks The post Work from home: How to set up a VPN appeared first on WeLiveSecurity  …

COVID‑19 and the shift to remote work

As the pandemic forces many employees to work from home, can your organization stay productive – and safe? The post COVID‑19 and the shift to remote work appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

COVID‑19 and the forced workplace exodus

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces many employees to work from home, can your organization stay productive – and safe? The post COVID‑19 and the forced workplace exodus appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears

From malware-laden emails to fake donations, these are some of the most common cons you should watch out for amid the public health crisis The post Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research into Turla’s new campaign – What is CEO fraud and how to defend against it – How Microsoft enterprise accounts get hacked The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

Radio.com users affected in data breach

An unknown number of people had their personal data exposed as hackers accessed database backup files The post Radio.com users affected in data breach appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Radio.com users…

4:15 p.m.: An urgent message from the CEO

What is CEO fraud, why is it so prevalent, and how can organizations recognize and defend themselves against these attacks? The post 4:15 p.m.: An urgent message from the CEO appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News.…

European power grid organization hit by cyberattack

The incident affected our office network, says ENTSO-E, as it implements measures to avoid future cyber-incursions The post European power grid organization hit by cyberattack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: European…

Microsoft: 99.9 percent of hacked accounts didn’t use MFA

Only 11 percent of all enterprise accounts have multi-factor authentication enabled The post Microsoft: 99.9 percent of hacked accounts didn’t use MFA appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft: 99.9 percent of…

Microsoft: 99.9 percent of hacked accounts lacked MFA

Only 11 percent of all enterprise accounts have multi-factor authentication enabled The post Microsoft: 99.9 percent of hacked accounts lacked MFA appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft: 99.9 percent of hacked…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research into the Guildma banking trojan – What can you do to stay safe from online fraud – Why become a cybersecurity professional The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

Guildma: The Devil drives electric

The fourth installment of our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans The post Guildma: The Devil drives electric appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Guildma: The Devil drives electric

Voice assistants can be hacked with ultrasonic waves

With access to text messages and the ability to make fraudulent phone calls, attackers could wreak more damage than you’d think The post Voice assistants can be hacked with ultrasonic waves appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security…

Brave comes out on top in browser privacy study

By contrast, two web browsers share identifiers that are tied to the device hardware and so persist even across fresh installs The post Brave comes out on top in browser privacy study appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

5 reasons to consider a career in cybersecurity

From competitive salaries to ever-evolving job descriptions, there are myriad reasons why a cybersecurity career could be right for you The post 5 reasons to consider a career in cybersecurity appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News.…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research uncovers a vulnerability in Wi-Fi chips – How to protect yourself against tax refund fraud – Clearview AI suffers a data breach The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

RSA 2020 – Hacking humans

What the human battle against biological viruses can teach us about fighting computer infections – and vice versa The post RSA 2020 – Hacking humans appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: RSA…

Did someone file your taxes before you?

With tax season – and tax scams – in full swing, here’s how fraudsters can steal your tax refund and how you can avoid becoming a victim The post Did someone file your taxes before you? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity…

Is bug hunting a viable career choice?

With earnings of top ethical hackers surpassing hundreds of thousands of dollars, some would say yes The post Is bug hunting a viable career choice? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Is…

Is your phone listening to you?

Do social media listen in on our conversations in order to target us with ads? Or are we just a bit paranoid? A little test might speak a thousand words. The post Is your phone listening to you? appeared first…

Is your phone listening to you?

Do social media listen in on our conversations in order to target us with ads? Or are we just a bit paranoid? A little test might speak a thousand words. The post Is your phone listening to you? appeared first…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Hunting down Linux threats – The implications of DNS encryption for business security – MGM Resorts breach hits millions of people The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read…

Up close and personal with Linux malware

What are the main security threats facing Linux? A Q&A with ESET Senior Malware Researcher Marc‑Etienne M.Léveillé, whose work has been instrumental in uncovering a number of malware strains hitting Linux servers. The post Up close and personal with Linux…

Linux and malware: Should you worry?

Malicious code is nothing to worry about on Linux, right? Hold your penguins. How Linux malware has gone from the sidelines to the headlines. The post Linux and malware: Should you worry? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online

Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients’ personal data The post Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…

FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again

The same hackers have also got their mitts on social media accounts of other high-profile sporting targets The post FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

How to spot and online dating scam – Almost 100 vulnerabilities fixed this month’s Patch Tuesday – Cyber-risks in esports The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…

Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for

If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down The post Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Competing…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

How digital forensics helps bring criminals to justice – Beef up your Facebook privacy – Take a quiz to test your phish-spotting prowess The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security…

Facebook now lets you monitor your children’s chats

The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13 The post Facebook now lets you monitor your children’s chats appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…

Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks

A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter The post Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Electric scooters vulnerable to…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research into a campaign of the Winnti Group – The FBI warns of a job scam – What IoT legislation means for device makers and users The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity  …

Winnti Group targeting universities in Hong Kong

ESET researchers uncover a new campaign of the Winnti Group targeting universities and using ShadowPad and Winnti malware The post Winnti Group targeting universities in Hong Kong appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

IoT laws are coming: What to expect

No more default logins on new IoT devices if UK legislators get their way The post IoT laws are coming: What to expect appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: IoT laws are…

Hackers blitz social media accounts of 15 NFL teams

The league and scores of teams were caught off-guard by the re-emergence of an infamous hacking group The post Hackers blitz social media accounts of 15 NFL teams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…

How to take charge of your Google privacy settings

Have you had a Google Privacy Checkup lately? If not, when better than international Data Privacy Day to audit the privacy of your Google account? The post How to take charge of your Google privacy settings appeared first on WeLiveSecurity…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Zero-day in Internet Explorer – Microsoft cloud leaked big – Dating apps accused of sharing user data with advertisers The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

Google: Flaws in Apple’s privacy tool could enable tracking

Safari’s anti-tracking feature could apparently give access to users’ browsing habits The post Google: Flaws in Apple’s privacy tool could enable tracking appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google: Flaws in Apple’s…

Microsoft exposed 250 million customer support records

Databases containing 14 years’ worth of customer support logs were publicly accessible with no password protection The post Microsoft exposed 250 million customer support records appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Microsoft…

3 ways to browse the web anonymously

Are you looking to hide in plain sight? Here’s a rundown of three options for becoming invisible online The post 3 ways to browse the web anonymously appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

New Internet Explorer zero‑day remains unpatched

You may want to implement a workaround or stop using the browser altogether, at least until Microsoft issues a a fix The post New Internet Explorer zero‑day remains unpatched appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Microsoft plugs a serious hole in Windows – Your options after Windows 7 end of life – iPhones as security keys for Google accounts The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT…

Cyberawareness in Australia: The good and the bad

An ESET-commissioned survey sheds light on the browsing habits of Australians and how they protect themselves online The post Cyberawareness in Australia: The good and the bad appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

Google to end support for third‑party cookies in Chrome

The company will also soon launch anti-fingerprinting measures aimed at detecting and mitigating covert tracking and workarounds The post Google to end support for third‑party cookies in Chrome appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…

Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking

Multiple cable modem models from various manufacturers found vulnerable to takeover attacks The post Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Millions of modems at…

Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on

Today, Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on its support for Windows 7. What’s your plan? The post Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Some takeaways from CES 2020 – Firefox update plugs a zero-day – Facebook cracks down on deepfakes The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Week…

Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero‑day

The US cybersecurity agency warns that the critical vulnerability could allow attackers to take control of people’s computers The post Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero‑day appeared first on WeLiveSecurity   Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…