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It can be difficult to tell a legitimate website apart from an unsafe one – follow these steps to identify and protect yourself from bad websites

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What does the increasingly fuzzy line between traditional cybercrime and attacks attributed to state-backed groups mean for the future of the threat landscape?

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5 steps to take to minimize damage from a ransomware attack – The double-edged sword of OSINT – Watch out for vishing scams

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By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail – here’s what you can do today to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack in the future

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Most medical and fitness apps in Google Play have tracking capabilities enabled and their data collection practices aren’t transparent

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OSINT can be used by anyone, both for good and bad ends – here’s how defenders can use it to keep ahead of attackers

The post OSINT 101: What is open source intelligence and how is it used? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The fraudsters ran their campaigns from the cloud and used phishing attacks and email forwarding rules to steal financial information

The post Microsoft takes down large‑scale BEC operation appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

How do vishing scams work, how do they impact businesses and individuals, and how can you protect yourself, your family and your business?

The post Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET Research dissects campaigns by the Gelsemium and BackdoorDiplomacy APT groups – Hacking an orbiting satellite isn't necessarily the stuff of Hollywood

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Should we expect cybercriminals to ditch the pseudonymous cryptocurrency for other forms of payment that may be better at throwing law enforcement off the scent?

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