G20 2014 Summit Lure used to target Tibetan activists
APT actors trying to use big events as a lure to compromise their targets is nothing new. Tibetan NGOs being…
April 2025
Public Wi-Fi hotspots – know the risks
For ordinary laptop and smartphone users, Wi-Fi is not ideal – but it’s sometimes near-inescapable.
Apple Pay and security – what you need to know
Mobile payments look set to be one of the defining technologies of 2015, as the launch of Apple Pay catalyses…
First exploitation of Internet Explorer ‘Unicorn bug’ in-the-wild
Microsoft released a patch last week for a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability is…
Smart home security – how not to be dumb with your devices
It’s easy to imagine that ALL connected devices – from fridges to CCTV cameras – are a security nightmare, but…
Driverless cars ‘could be hacked’ warns Institute of Engineering and Technology
Self-driving cars are just around the corner, with the UK government putting up £10 million (around $15.6 million) for cities…
Privacy and security post-Snowden: Pew Research parallels ESET findings
Privacy and security online are hot button topics in America today, as a new survey by the Pew Research Center…
Do I need to worry about state-sponsored threats like Regin?
Since the discovery of Stuxnet several years ago, there has been a parade of targeted malware that may have been…
Cyber Monday – 12 tips to help you shop safely online
Technology might evolve, but cyber gangs rely on tried-and-tested tactics. With a bit of care and attention, it’s easy to…
Can e-cigarettes give you malware?
The long-term health effects of electronic cigarettes – or E-cigarettes – are still open for discussion – but the devices…