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When you hear the term ‘cryptocurrency’, does ‘secure’ also spring to mind? Here are some implications of the lack of sound security practices in the world of crypto. The post Cryptocurrency: secure or not? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

ESET researchers spot an updated version of the malware loader used in the Industroyer2 and CaddyWiper attacks The post Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft The post The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real The post Fake news – why do people believe it? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The decision to release a ransomware decryptor involves a delicate balancing act between helping victims recover their data and alerting criminals to errors in their code The post The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Can you spot the tell-tale signs of a phishing attempt and check if an email that has landed in your inbox is legit? The post How to spot and avoid a phishing attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at risk of online fraud The post 10 reasons why we fall for scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What can organizations do to capitalize on the current fluidity in the job market in order to bring fresh cybersecurity talent into the fold? The post Opportunity out of crisis: Tapping the Great Resignation to close the cybersecurity skills gap appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform The post Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the risks of cyberespionage attacks that typically involve Advanced Persistent Threat groups and often target organizations' most valuable data The post Defending against APT attacks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud The post There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Here's what you should know about some of the nastiest mobile malware around – from malicious software that takes phones and data hostage to RATs that allow hackers to control devices remotely The post 3 most dangerous types of Android malware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity