QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
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QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
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Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them
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Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Here’s how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone.
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ESET Research uncovers DazzleSpy malware attacks targeting macOS users – Trading personal data for free online services – PayPal hacking made easy
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The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data
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Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station website compromised to serve a Safari exploit that installed cyberespionage malware on site visitors’ Macs
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Somebody could easily take control of your PayPal account and steal money from you if you’re not careful – here’s how to stay safe from a simple but effective attack
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ESET research into Donot Team attacks – Common signs that your email has been hacked – Social media dos and don’ts in the workplace
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Think your email may have been hacked? Here are the signs to look for, how account takeover attacks commonly occur, and how to recover your account and avoid falling victim again
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