Expert Speak

22 cybersecurity statistics to know in 2022

As we usher in the New Year, Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET takes a look at some statistics that will help you stay up-to-date on recent cybersecurity trends

Unplug your devices before you leave for the holidays!

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 env...

More than 1,000 arrested globally for online fraud

Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET highlights that a recent INTERPOL- led operation involved law enforcement from 20 countries and led to the seizure of millions of dollars in illicit gain

Passwordless authentication

Phil Muncaster, guest writer at ESET wonders are the days numbered for ‘123456’? As Microsoft further nudges the world away from passwords, here’s what your organization should consider before going p...

Privacy and security got a leg up in Switzerland

Cameron Camp, Security Researcher at ESET discusses that security and privacy get a leg up in Proton’s legal challenge against data retention and disclosure obligations

Ransomware costs American companies $21 billion in downtime

Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET explains that the victims lost an average of nine days to downtime and two-and-a-half months to investigations, an analysis of disclosed attacks shows

iPhones can be hacked to make contactless payments

Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET highlights the flaws in Apple Pay and Visa could allow criminals to make arbitrary contactless payments – no authentication needed

Take your gaming experience a notch higher

Antoine Harb, Team Leader Middle East and North Africa at Kingston Technology explains the best ways to configure DRAMS and SSD for enhanced gaming performance.

Howard University suffers cyberattack and defers online classes

Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET highlights that the Howard University suffered a ransomware attack, however there is no evidence so far of data being accessed or stolen.