Trick or treat? Stay so cyber‑safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this Halloween and beyond

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Courts vs. cybercrime – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A look at a recent string of law enforcement actions directed against (in some cases suspected) perpetrators of various types of cybercrime

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Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up

You probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster

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Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?

As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season

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5 reasons to keep your software and devices up to date

Next time you’re tempted to hold off on installing software updates, remember why these updates are necessary in the first place

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APT‑C‑50 updates FurBall Android malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET Research spots a new version of Android malware known as FurBall that APT-C-50 is using in its wider Domestic Kitten campaign

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Domestic Kitten campaign spying on Iranian citizens with new FurBall malware

APT-C-50’s Domestic Kitten campaign continues, targeting Iranian citizens with a new version of the FurBall malware masquerading as an Android translation app

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Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online

With hot-ticket events firmly back on the agenda, scammers selling fake tickets online have also come out in force

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5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks

What can schools, which all too often make easy prey for cybercriminals, do to bolster their defenses and keep threats at bay?

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ESET research into POLONIUM’s arsenal – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

More than a dozen organizations operating in various verticals were attacked by the threat actor

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