Cybercriminals

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Ransomware payments makes new record in 2021

April 18, 2022

Editor

Ransomware payments hit new records in 2021 as cybercriminals increasingly turned to Dark Web “leak sites” where they pressured victims to pay up by threatening to release sensitive data, according to research released today from Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks.

Ram Narayanan, Country Manager, Check Point Software Technologies, Middle East

Cyber Security

Check Point reports 650% increase in supply chain attacks in 2021

February 24, 2022

Editor

According to Check Point’s 2022 Security Report, there was a huge 650% year-on-year increase in supply chain attacks in 2021. Examples of high-profile supply chain attacks from last year include SolarWinds where a group of cybercriminals

Expert Corner

Protect your loyalty points from cybercriminals

January 19, 2022

Editor

Phil Muncaster, guest writer at ESET checks whether is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here’s why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.

Expert Corner

Cybercriminals likely to target this year’s Olympics

July 27, 2021

Editor

Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET highlights that cybercriminals may target the popular event with ransomware, phishing, or DDoS attacks in a bid to increase their notoriety or make money.

Efi Dahan, Managing Director in PayPal for Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Israel

Expert Corner

Top 3 tips to protect yourself against cybercriminals

January 7, 2021

Editor

Efi Dahan, Managing Director in PayPal for Central and Eastern Europe and Israel shares his top 3 tips to protect yourself against the cybercriminals in the global data chaos, which has seen a big increase in cyberattacks since the start of the pandemic

Access & Identity

Cybercriminals target Smart TVs

August 11, 2019

Editor

Denise Giusto Bilić, Security Researcher at ESET explains how internet-enabled Smart TVs have become a attractive target for cyberattacks and how cybercriminals can ruin more than your TV viewing experience by spying on users with the cameras and microphone or act as jumping-off points for attacks at other devices in home and corporate networks.

Expert Corner

Smart Buildings are the new target for cybercriminals

July 25, 2019

Editor

Juan Manuel Harán, Security Editor at ESET, who also writes for company’s official blog welivesecurity.com looks at the key security challenges facing intelligent buildings.

Analysts

Cybercrime will cost businesses over $6 trillion globally

July 5, 2018

Editor

Juniper Networks released the findings of a new study conducted with the Ponemon Institute reveals ‘although enterprises understand automation is crucial to addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage and achieving a stronger security posture,

Expert Corner

How to Enjoy Your Pre-Owned Phone Without Any Security Risks

December 24, 2024

Editor

Phil Muncaster, guest writer at ESET, explains that buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost.

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