Friends mention an exciting new app, or we see a promotion that requires an app to be downloaded, and the rush is on to download the app and start interacting with it. But do we consider the permissions needed by the app? FULL STORY >

A primer on why internet-enabled TVs make for attractive and potentially soft targets, and how cybercriminals can ruin more than your TV viewing experience. FULL STORY >

Ransomware is always evolving - attackers getting more sophisticated in how the infect systems, avoid detection and foil decryption efforts nobody is safe, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa. FULL STORY >

Aren’t we just making it too easy for online followers to become real-life trackers with the amount of open data we are posting online? FULL STORY >

These days, everyone – from the most inexperienced to the most advanced user – takes measures to protect themselves from cybercriminals seeking to compromise or steal information, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa. FULL STORY >

The greatest challenge of 2016 will be to focus on protecting networks, internet access and the way in which devices are interconnected, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >

While some companies can be pretty strict about their cyber security policies, and risk that at the end of the day this might be counterproductive, others apply more flexible approach FULL STORY >

If you’ve spent much time interacting with system administrators, you know how unlikely it would be for them to host a relationship-fixing TV show. FULL STORY >

In a recent uptick in tax identity fraud, criminals have been targeting the HR departments of various companies in order to file fraudulent tax returns, says Carey van Vlaanderen CEO of ESET Southern Africa. FULL STORY >

Carey van Vlaanderen of ESET offers advice on what precautions small businesses should be taking to protect themselves and keep vital data from falling into the wrong hands FULL STORY >

Have you ever seen posts on social networks or emails under your name that you did not send? Is your computer running slowly or do you often find your screen filled with pop ups. FULL STORY >

Businesses have been placed on alert that their security measures from a year ago may now be inadequate to deal with this year’s evolving malware attacks. FULL STORY >

South Africans are being warned to exercise caution when accessing free public Wi-Fi, as increasing numbers of local users risk having sensitive personal information captured. FULL STORY >