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Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explainedWeLiveSecurity

Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained

If you’re suddenly being overwhelmed with sign-up emails, it could very well be a sign of something more serious

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Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open EnrollmentWeLiveSecurity

Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is peak season for Medicare fraud – here’s how to tell real outreach from fakes and keep your details safe

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What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say muchWeLiveSecurity

What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much

Data breach notifications are telling victims less than ever. What the company leaves out can still shape what you do next.

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MATCHBOIL: New tricks, same old evil intentionsWeLiveSecurity

MATCHBOIL: New tricks, same old evil intentions

ESET Research catalogs the changes of UAC-0099’s MATCHBOIL downloader from 2024 to 2026

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Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creatorsWeLiveSecurity

Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators

A plausible-sounding sponsorship offer could mask an attempt to compromise your Google account

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The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexityWeLiveSecurity

The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity

The cybersecurity market is often making it tougher for SMBs to keep threats at bay

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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 editionWeLiveSecurity

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition

Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year's worth of security patches in one go – here's how to keep pace

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Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraudWeLiveSecurity

Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice

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The devil is still in the email – but wears a new maskWeLiveSecurity

The devil is still in the email – but wears a new mask

When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack

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Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you downloadWeLiveSecurity

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data

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Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this firstWeLiveSecurity

Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out

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Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scamWeLiveSecurity

Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account

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The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdriveWeLiveSecurity

The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive

As AI opens new paths to company data while making familiar attacks faster and cheaper, SMBs need protection designed around the time and expertise available to operate it

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‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of youWeLiveSecurity

‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images

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Beware the SparroWock: The backdoor that bites, the commands that catchWeLiveSecurity

Beware the SparroWock: The backdoor that bites, the commands that catch

ESET researchers document SparroWocky, the new flagship backdoor of the FamousSparrow APT group

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WeLiveSecurity

Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate

As AI adoption expands the attack surface and adds to the security workload, businesses need automation backed by experts

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I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?WeLiveSecurity

I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal

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eset

ESET named a Top Player in advanced endpoint protection

Independent analysts again recognized ESET for its layered approach to endpoint security, low system impact, and rapid response capabilities.

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vapt

How VAPT helps you comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012

A practical look at how Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing maps to the NPC's technical security measures.

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ransomware

Ransomware readiness: a 10-point checklist for Philippine SMEs

Most ransomware victims share the same gaps. Here are the ten controls we look for first.

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