Flaws in smart car alarms exposed 3 million cars to hijack
2019-03-17
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains the vulnerabilities, which resided in associated smartphone apps, were both easy to find and easy to fixRead More…
Apple takes Group FaceTime offline
2019-01-31
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET discusses the latest security debacle with Apple after a spy bug was discovered in Apple’s video and audio call app FaceTime that can be easily exploited to spy on people.Read More…
Secure your router for network security
2019-01-27
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains that another thing to improve this year, you may want to route your focus on a device that is the nerve center of your network and, if poorly secured, the epicenter of much potential trouble.Read More…
Stronger passwords, New Year resolution this year
2019-01-16
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains the importance of strong passwords to protect ourselves and the need to include fixing the unhygienic passwords as part of our new year resolutions just as eating healthy or getting in shape.Read More…
Attackers exploiting the flaws in WordPress plugin
2018-12-06
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains how cyber criminals are exploiting the security weakness in a GDPR compliance plugin for WordPress to hijack the control of vulnerable websites Attackers have been exploiting a security weakness in a GDPR compliance plugin for WordPress to seize control of vulnerable websites, according to aRead More…
Employees’ cybersecurity habits worsen
2018-11-28
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains that despite rising number of incidences. the organisations not doing enough to control the worsening cyber hygiene habits of employees that might put the organistion at risk.Read More…
Google’s data reveal how to avoid malware on Android
2018-11-22
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains how to avoid exposed to malware on Android You need to stick to Google Play for apps and run as recent a version of Android as possible if you want to lower your risk of ending up in the crosshairs of malware-touting miscreants,Read More…
Making Halloween less cyber-scary for kids
2018-11-01
Tomas Foltyn, security writer at ESET explains how can we help kids avoid security horrors and stay safe from rogue online “neighbors” at Halloween and thereafter? It’s that time of year again when children, decked out in special costumes, roam the streets and ask for treats from neighbors. The onlineRead More…