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Video, Internet of Things As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds? 10 Jul 2024 Imagine all traffic lights in a city turning green simultaneously, much like in Die Hard 4. Could a movie plot become a reality? Does it actually require a great leap of the imagination? While the Internet of Things (IoT) and its integration into critical infrastructure…

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Scams Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account Phil Muncaster 09 Jul 2024  •  , 5 min. read Thanks to advances in technology, buying tickets to your favorite show has probably never been easier – as long as you can sometimes endure virtual queues and you’re not a…

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Video Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children’s exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick? 04 Jul 2024 Social media platforms have become a near-constant presence in our daily lives. They are a great tool to stay connected with relatives and friends while also offering various avenues for self-expression. However, the rise of social media has also raised…

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Scams From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation Christian Ali Bravo 03 Jul 2024  •  , 5 min. read Booking.com has become one of the main go-to platforms for travelers looking for holiday accommodation deals, but also for services like car rentals and airline tickets. In fact, it is the most visited travel and tourism website worldwide, having processed more than a…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic at the moment. It’s everywhere. You probably already use it every day. That chatbot you’re talking to about your lost parcel? Powered by conversational AI. The ‘recommended’ items lined up under your most frequently brought Amazon purchases? Driven by AI/ML (machine learning) algorithms. You might even use generative AI to help write your LinkedIn posts or emails.  But where does the line stop? When AI tackles monotonous and…

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Scams, Social Media Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform Christian Ali Bravo 01 Jul 2024  •  , 4 min. read As one of today’s most popular social media platforms, YouTube is often in the crosshairs of cybercriminals who exploit it to peddle scams and distribute malware. The lures run the gamut, but often…

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Video Learn about the categories of threats that ‘topped the charts’ and the kinds of techniques that bad actors leveraged most commonly in the first half of this year. 28 Jun 2024 This week, the ESET research team released the H1 2024 issue of ESET Threat Report that examines the key trends and developments that defined the cybersecurity landscape from December 2023 to May 2024. What categories of threats topped the charts and which trended…

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