In our recent survey, we learned that many people are unaware of ransomware or how to defend against it. Ransomware authors use strong encryption techniques to lock up your files and only the…

Securing Our eCity Foundation (SOeC), the San Diego nonprofit devoted to cybersecurity awareness, education and preparation, has earned a prestigious award from the FBI for its community service and…

In June of 2015, nearly 22 million records of prospective and current federal employees were lost. These included items like fingerprints, personal information, even mental health records. The…

In 2016, ESET launched its first Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, which awards $2,500 to a female student who aspires to a career in cybersecurity. Our inaugural winner, Chelsie Power, is an…

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance is one of those things that must be done, similar to tying one’s shoelaces. You could avoid it and likely get from point A to…

Have you done your spring cleaning yet?

Not the mop and bucket variety—we mean the digital cleanup that keeps your computers and other devices secure and your confidential data safe.