Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim
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How stalkerware puts the stalkers’ own data at risk – Watch out for FluBot – Building security into critical infrastructure
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An all-new privacy dashboard and better location, microphone and camera controls are all aimed at curbing apps’ data-slurping habits
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The attack is a reminder of growing cyberthreats to critical infrastructure while also showing why providers of essential services are ripe targets for cybercriminals
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Con artists use social media to find and target victims for various nefarious ends, including to extort relatives of missing persons
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Why FluBot is a major threat for Android users, how to avoid falling victim, and how to get rid of the malware if your device has already been compromised
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ESET research reveals that common Android stalkerware apps are riddled with vulnerabilities that further jeopardize victims and expose the privacy and security of the snoopers themselves
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The report provides unique insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the data breach landscape
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Join ESET Research at RSA Conference 2021 – WhatsApp to restrict features for some users – 1 million apps rejected from the App Store last year
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The operation was carried out against an organized group that used online trading platforms to swindle victims out of US$36 million
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