Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats
It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.…
Category: welivesecurity
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition
The year got off to a busy start, with January offering an early snapshot of the challenges that (not just) cybersecurity teams are likely to…
Drowning in spam or scam emails lately? Here’s why
Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.…
Children and chatbots: What parents should know
As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development 23 Jan 2026 • ,…
Sandworm behind cyberattack on Poland’s power grid in late 2025
The attack involved data-wiping malware that ESET researchers have now analyzed and named DynoWiper 23 Jan 2026 • , 1 min. read In late 2025,…
Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe
Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead 22 Jan 2026 • …
2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever
Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well 20 Jan 2026 • , 3 min.…
Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself
The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they…
Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?
Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why the question matters. 14 Jan 2026 • , 5 min.…
Your information is on the dark web. What happens next?
If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what…
What it is and how to protect yourself
Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts 08 Jan 2026 • , 4…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – December 2025 edition
As 2025 draws to a close, Tony looks back at the cybersecurity stories that stood out both in December and across the whole of this…