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Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers

ESET Blog22. Nov 20246 min read6.2k views


Don’t become a statistic: Defending your personal data from dark web criminals

Don’t become a statistic: Defending your personal data from dark web criminals

Don’t become a statistic: Defending your personal data from dark web criminals

You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to…

ESET Blog29. Oct 20247 min read


In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad

ESET Blog3. Sep 20244 min read


How To Protect Your Phone and Data Against Face Stealing Scams

How To Protect Your Phone and Data Against Face Stealing Scams

How To Protect Your Phone and Data Against Face Stealing Scams

Cybercriminals can now steal facial recognition data and use AI to create deepfakes for authentication. What does it mean for consumers and…

ESET Blog7. Aug 20247 min read4.4k views


Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills

These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their…

ESET Blog31. Jul 20246 min read7.2k views


Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for…

ESET Blog1. Jul 20245 min read


Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for…

ESET Blog1. Jul 20245 min read


Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.

ESET Blog2. Apr 20245 min read


Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when…

ESET Blog28. Mar 20249 min read


The art of digital sleuthing: How digital forensics unlocks the truth

The art of digital sleuthing: How digital forensics unlocks the truth

The art of digital sleuthing: How digital forensics unlocks the truth

Learn how the cyber variety of CSI works, from sizing up the crime scene and hunting for clues to piecing together the…

ESET Blog14. Feb 20247 min read


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