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Cybercriminals: the 'auditors' you never hired
Every organisation gets audited. The question is who does the auditing.
Jun 9, 2026 UTC
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What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Using chatbots for medical advice could elicit hallucinations and even expose you to security and privacy risks. Here’s what’s at stake and how to stay safe.
May 27, 2026 UTC
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Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise
Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data
May 22, 2026 UTC
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The quest for greater tech independence
A complete decoupling from US technology is neither realistic nor necessary, but the changing environment does require nations and companies to reassess their relationships and dep...
May 19, 2026 UTC
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Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe
Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.
May 15, 2026 UTC
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Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses
Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk.
May 11, 2026 UTC
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Fake call logs, real payments: How CallPhantom tricks Android users
ESET researchers uncovered fraudulent apps on Google Play that claim to provide the call history “for any number” and had been downloaded more than seven million times before being...
May 7, 2026 UTC
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Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456
How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string?
May 7, 2026 UTC
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition
Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 - here's some of what made the headli...
Apr 30, 2026 UTC
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Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike
If you’ve been a victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse.
Apr 10, 2026 UTC
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Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate
Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay.
Apr 1, 2026 UTC
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2026 edition
The past four weeks have seen a slew of new cybersecurity wake-up calls that showed why every organization needs a well-thought-out cyber-resilience plan
Mar 31, 2026 UTC