Cyber Security

Targeted UAE organizations lost over US$1.4 million in ransomware in 2022

January 23, 2023

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Acronis has released its latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 which found that phishing and the use of MFA fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Of note, the report found that threats from phishing and malicious emails have increased by 60% and the average data breach cost is expected to reach US$5 million by next year. The research team who authored the report also saw social engineering […]

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Expert Corner

Beware of TikTok scams

September 12, 2022

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Are you aware of the perils of the world’s no. 1 social media, asks Jake Moore, the Global Security Advisor for ESET and he further probes do you know how to avoid scams and stay safe on TikTok?

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Top 10 steps to protect your new computer

August 22, 2022

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Phil Muncaster, guest writer at ESET explains that whether you are getting ready for back-to-school season, getting new work laptop or fancying a new gamer’s pc, learn the steps to protect your new PC from cyberthreats.

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GoDaddy reveals the Website Security Survey 2021 results

November 2, 2021

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GoDaddy has announced the results of its Website Security Survey 2021 recently conducted. With a sample size of 1,169 participants, including the MENA region, the survey showed that over 50% of MENA respondents reported having websites

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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?

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Cybercriminals likely to target this year’s Olympics

July 27, 2021

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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.

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Gaining visibility over applications to close the security gaps

February 22, 2021

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Charbel Khneisser, Regional Director – Technical Sales, META at Riverbed explains that with the greater push towards the adoption of cloud and SaaS applications due to COVID-19, we face far more risks than before. So, in this scenario, we need to ensure high visibility over all the applications to close the security gaps.

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PayPal users are target for SMS phishing campaign

January 17, 2021

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Amer Owaida, security writer at ESET explains that the PayPal users are being targeted with SMS phishing campaigns and the scam starts with a text warning victims of suspicious activity on their accounts

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Top 3 tips to protect yourself against cybercriminals

January 7, 2021

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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

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Beware of scams, cybercriminals exploiting coronavirus fears

March 17, 2020

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Tony Anscombe, Global Security Evangelist and Industry Ambassador at ESET warns to beware of malware-laden emails to fake donations, which are some of the most common cons in the name of coronavirus you should watch out for amid the public health crisis.

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Cyber Security

Fake finance apps targeting users around the world

September 22, 2018

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Lukas Stefanko, Malware Researcher at ESET highlights that cybercrooks have used fake finance apps on Google Play to phish six online banks and cryptocurrency exchange worldwide. The writer also shares tips to secure yourself against such crimes.

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