The good, the bad and the plain ugly

A prolific ransomware gang vows to dial back its campaigns and spare healthcare organizations altogether during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s no cause for celebration.

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Week in security with Tony Anscombe

How to transition to a remote workforce in a safe manner – How to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams – Stantinko’s miner caught using new obfuscation techniques

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Keep calm and carry on working (remotely)

How can employees stay motivated and productive while teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis?

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What to do if your Twitter account has been hacked

Losing access to your account can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to get it back – and to avoid getting hacked again

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Security flaws found in popular password managers

Not all they’re cracked up to be? Several password vaults have been found to contain vulnerabilities, both new and previously disclosed but never patched, a study says

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Work from home: Improve your security with MFA

Remote work can be much safer with the right cyber‑hygiene practices in place – multi‑factor authentication is one of them

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Stantinko’s new cryptominer features unique obfuscation techniques

ESET researchers bring to light unique obfuscation techniques discovered in the course of analyzing a new cryptomining module distributed by the Stantinko group’s botnet

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Work from home: How to set up a VPN

As the COVID-19 pandemic has many organizations switching employees to remote work, a virtual private network is essential for countering the increased security risks

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FBI warns of human traffickers luring victims on dating apps

The warning highlights one of the potential risks associated with revealing too much private information online

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COVID‑19 and the forced workplace exodus

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces many employees to work from home, can your organization stay productive – and safe?

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