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September 27, 2022
By Captains Blog
Consumer, ESET

Why you shouldn’t post children’s photos online

We often teach children not to speak to strangers, but we seldom realize that we may actually be offering them up for exploitation by strangers on the internet every day. While it comes natural to many of us to shield our children from the dangers awaiting them in the real world, the digital world is, […]

September 27, 2022
By Captains Blog
Business, ESET

The SMB cybercrime sweet spot: Small and medium in both size and protection

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) have been sprouting up worldwide, owing to the fact that they are often innovative and can be established by pretty much anyone. From 2000 to 2020, there was an increase of over 50% in the number of SMBs worldwide. Although news outlets often focus on cyberthreats targeting nation states and large enterprises, it is […]

September 27, 2022
By Captains Blog
Enterprise, ESET

A Microsoft Exchange saga: How is ESET Technology protecting business customers post-exploitation?

The global scale of the recent Exchange server attacks deserves the designation “saga.” The fallout, resulting in data theft and further malware deployment, has likely led to intensive changes in security protocols at thousands of institutions, and will surely be felt for a long time. In an update to ESET’s original research piece detailing the global impact […]

September 20, 2022
By Captains Blog
Consumer, ESET

KIDS BACK AT SCHOOL. CHECK. DEVICES PROTECTED. CHECK.

For many, a new school year symbolizes a new beginning. For kids it’s as much a celebration as New Year’s Eve for adults. New beginnings, a clean slate and starting over. No wonder we want to prepare for it as best we can, to set ourselves, and our children, up for success. The preparation should […]

September 20, 2022
By Captains Blog
Business, ESET

Protecting small businesses with multiple layers of defense

Post Russia unleashing its attack on Ukraine, there’s a high chance that if you’re working in the cybersecurity sector like me, you’re being asked a series of questions like: Do you think Russia will launch a cyberattack? Should I be worried? What can I do to protect my devices? These questions are justified as the […]

September 20, 2022
By Captains Blog
Enterprise, ESET

Microsoft Exchange exploits – step one in ransomware chain

Once attackers gain a foothold on web servers, there are all manner of nasty tricks and malware they can leverage immediately or put into play later – like ransomware. Since the research blogpost – Exchange servers under siege from at least 10 APT groups – ESET has been busy looking at the attack trends that have emerged post […]

September 19, 2022
By Captains Blog
Consumer, ESET

Digital security and the generations

The notion that only young people use the internet is long gone. The fact is that the online world has consumed all of us. We may not like it, but by all of us, we mean toddlers to seniors. And therefore, we should all consider ourselves the “digital generation.” But that does not mean we […]

September 19, 2022
By Captains Blog
Business, ESET

Threat Awareness: The Spectre of Ransomware

Introduction Twenty-first-century businesses rely on data to run their operations; data is their life-blood and any interference can be deadly – a risk identified by criminals. The task of defending information technology (IT) networks, therefore, is all about the data moving across them; inactive data is a risk or potential threat at worst. The challenge […]

September 19, 2022
By Captains Blog
Enterprise, ESET

Endpoint detection and response: The path to security maturity starts with visibility

Looking to set off on the right foot with endpoint detection and response? Prioritize visibility into your systems. For organizations considering adoption of an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution, MITRE Engenuity’s most recent ATT&CK® Evaluation provides a singular glimpse into how a prospective EDR tool stands in the face of sophisticated threats. The work of […]

September 19, 2022
By Captains Blog
Cyber Security

How to Increase Your Mobile Security from Hacking Attacks

The use of mobile devices and public Wi-Fi networks is increasing day by day – and so is the number hackers and snoopers waiting for you. It’s an unfortunate situation but read on for some tips to increase your mobile security. In case you didn’t know, your mobile devices are more vulnerable to hacking attacks […]

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Why you shouldn’t post children’s photos online

The SMB cybercrime sweet spot: Small and medium in both size and protection

A Microsoft Exchange saga: How is ESET Technology protecting business customers post-exploitation?

KIDS BACK AT SCHOOL. CHECK. DEVICES PROTECTED. CHECK.

Protecting small businesses with multiple layers of defense

Microsoft Exchange exploits – step one in ransomware chain

Digital security and the generations

Threat Awareness: The Spectre of Ransomware

Endpoint detection and response: The path to security maturity starts with visibility

How to Increase Your Mobile Security from Hacking Attacks

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