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Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff

The atmospheric scientist makes a compelling case for a head-to-heart-to-hands connection as a catalyst for climate action

The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down

Ever wondered what it's like to hack for a living – legally? Learn about the art and thrill of ethical hacking and how white-hat hackers help organizations tighten up their security.

Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back

As AI advances at a rapid clip, reshaping industries, automating tasks, and redefining what machines can achieve, one question looms large: what remains uniquely human?

Don’t wait for a costly breach to provide a painful reminder of the importance of timely software patching

Left unchecked, AI's energy and carbon footprint could become a significant concern. Can our AI systems be far less energy-hungry without sacrificing performance?

As is their wont, cybercriminals waste no time launching attacks that aim to cash in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus, what else to know before using DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s bursting onto the AI scene, apparent shifts in US cybersecurity policies, and a massive student data breach all signal another eventful year in cybersecurity and data privacy

You should think twice before trusting your AI assistant, as database poisoning can markedly alter its output – even dangerously so

The renowned physicist explores how time and entropy shape the evolution of the universe, the nature of existence, and the eventual fate of everything, including humanity

Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers

Incoming laws, combined with broader developments on the threat landscape, will create further complexity and urgency for security and compliance teams

ESET researchers have discovered a supply-chain attack against a VPN provider in South Korea by a new China-aligned APT group we have named PlushDaemon

Data breaches can cause a loss of revenue and market value as a result of diminished customer trust and reputational damage

ESET researchers uncover a vulnerability in a UEFI application that could enable attackers to deploy malicious bootkits on unpatched systems

The story of a signed UEFI application allowing a UEFI Secure Boot bypass

In the hands of malicious actors, AI tools can enhance the scale and severity of all manner of scams, disinformation campaigns and other threats

Some of the state’s new child safety law can be easily circumvented. Should it have gone further?