Cyberthreats can take the fun out of connected gadgets – here’s how to make sure your children enjoy the tech without putting themselves or their family at risk

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You know that malware is bad, but are you also aware of the various common ways in which it can infiltrate your devices?

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When it comes to holiday gifts, surprise and wonder are always welcome. When it comes to protecting your security, however, you don’t want to leave anything to chance.

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Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia. Holiday online… Safely! Scammers targeting PayPal users. Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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ESET researchers have uncovered a supply-chain attack on the website of a government in Southeast Asia.

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This year, many of us will be celebrating Christmas with our loved ones virtually, however we shouldn’t underestimate the value of securing our online communication.

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Other leaked data included a range of personal information such as names, addresses and personal healthcare information.

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What are some common ploys targeting PayPal users? Here’s what you should watch out for when using the popular payment service.

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What are some common ploys targeting PayPal users? Here’s what you should watch out for when using the popular payment service.

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ESET researchers discovered that chat software called Able Desktop, part of a business management suite popular in Mongolia was used to deliver the HyperBro backdoor (commonly used by LuckyMouse), the Korplug RAT , and a RAT called Tmanger. A Q&A with security researcher Alejandro Hernández, who has unearthed a long list of vulnerabilities in leading online trading platforms that may expose their users to a host of security and privacy

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