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• How to tell if a website is safe June 23, 2021
  It can be difficult to tell a legitimate website apart from an unsafe one – follow these steps to identify and protect yourself from bad websites The post How to tell if a website is safe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• State‑sponsored or financially motivated: Is there any difference anymore? June 21, 2021
  What does the increasingly fuzzy line between traditional cybercrime and attacks attributed to state-backed groups mean for the future of the threat landscape? The post State‑sponsored or financially motivated: Is there any difference anymore? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Phil Muncaster
• Week in security with Tony Anscombe June 18, 2021
  5 steps to take to minimize damage from a ransomware attack – The double-edged sword of OSINT – Watch out for vishing scams The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Editor
• 5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes June 18, 2021
  By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail – here’s what you can do today to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack in the future The post 5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Cameron Camp
• Most health apps engage in unhealthy data‑harvesting habits June 17, 2021
  Most medical and fitness apps in Google Play have tracking capabilities enabled and their data collection practices aren’t transparent The post Most health apps engage in unhealthy data‑harvesting habits appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• OSINT 101: What is open source intelligence and how is it used? June 16, 2021
  OSINT can be used by anyone, both for good and bad ends – here’s how defenders can use it to keep ahead of attackers The post OSINT 101: What is open source intelligence and how is it used? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Phil Muncaster
• Microsoft takes down large‑scale BEC operation June 15, 2021
  The fraudsters ran their campaigns from the cloud and used phishing attacks and email forwarding rules to steal financial information The post Microsoft takes down large‑scale BEC operation appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Amer Owaida
• Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed? June 14, 2021
  How do vishing scams work, how do they impact businesses and individuals, and how can you protect yourself, your family and your business? The post Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Phil Muncaster
• Week in security with Tony Anscombe June 11, 2021
  ESET Research dissects campaigns by the Gelsemium and BackdoorDiplomacy APT groups – Hacking an orbiting satellite isn't necessarily the stuff of Hollywood The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Editor
• Tracking ransomware cryptocurrency payments: What now for Bitcoin? June 11, 2021
  Should we expect cybercriminals to ditch the pseudonymous cryptocurrency for other forms of payment that may be better at throwing law enforcement off the scent? The post Tracking ransomware cryptocurrency payments: What now for Bitcoin? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
  Cameron Camp