Tony Anscombe

ESET Highlights Lessons Learned From CrowdStrike Incident

July 31, 2024

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, advises organizations, including those that weren’t struck by the CrowdStrike incident, should resist the temptation to attribute the IT meltdown to exceptional circumstances

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Recycled company routers expose sensitive corporate data

April 24, 2023

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ESET unveiled its new research into corporate network devices that were disposed of and sold on the secondary market. After looking at configuration data from 16 distinct network devices, ESET found that over 56% – nine routers – contained sensitive company data.

Cyber Security

Its time to double‑check cybersecurity processes and operations

March 1, 2022

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET discusses what can organizations do to improve their resiliency, as the conflict in Ukraine heightens the risk of cyberattacks globally

Cyber Security

What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy?

January 28, 2022

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET talks about the trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data

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Biggest cybersecurity stories of the year 2021

December 29, 2021

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET look back at some of the most notable cybersecurity stories that shaped 2021, as we close out another year like no other.

Cyber Security

Don’t forget to unplug your devices as you leave for the holidays!

December 20, 2021

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET explains that as you down tools for the holiday season, be sure to also switch off the standby lights – it’s both cost effective and better for the environment

Expert Corner

How to defend yourself against phishing attack

October 18, 2021

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET highlights that if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it’s probably a duck. Now, how do you apply the duck test to defend against phishing?

Expert Corner

Deepfake easy to fake

August 12, 2021

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Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist and Cameron Camp, Security Researcher at ESET explains that as deepfakes become indistinguishable from reality and the potential for the misuse of synthetic content is virtually endless, what can you do to avoid falling victim to deepfake fraud?

Expert Corner

5 essential things to do before ransomware attacks you

June 28, 2021

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Cameron Camp, Security Researcher at ESET explains that 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.

Expert Corner

How can municipalities better protect their water supply systems

February 14, 2021

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Cameron Camp, Security Researcher at ESET discusses the latest cyber attack against the water supply in Florida and shares his views on how municipalities can do to better protect their water supply systems.

Cyber Security

Lack of cybersecurity training for remote workforce a big risk

July 2, 2020

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Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET discusses that despite a big chunk of the workforce moved to work from home environment and started using their own personal laptops, but still many of them didn’t receive any new security training or tools from their employer to properly secure the devices.

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How to Lessen the Burden of Authentication Requirements

September 30, 2024

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Roman Cuprik, Content Writer at ESET, explains that authentication mechanisms are vital aspects of cybersecurity that deserve adequate protection, but their increasing complexity makes them easier targets.

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