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A flashing virus warning on your computer or mobile device can be alarming. But most browser-based alerts are scareware designed to trick you. They’re not a sign that your device is infected. Here’s how to spot fake virus alerts and what steps to take next to stop scammers from stealing your money and data. What is a fake virus alert? The anatomy of browser scareware There are few things more alarming than opening your laptop to see a warning pop-up flashing on your screen. B

Our critical infrastructure now depends on systems hundreds of miles above Earth. The security risks? Closer than you think. Our satellites are in danger. As pieces of critical infrastructure, they support connectivity over vast distances, covering everything from remote wind farm monitoring to ensuring GPS connectivity for even the most isolated locations. Amidst it all is data. Data so critical that nation-states fear for the resilience of their satellite networks, as the s

LAGOS, NIGERIA — ESET Nigeria joined the Lagos State Civil Service Commission Career Week 2026 to advance the conversation around cybersecurity, digital transformation and the resilience of public-sector institutions. The Career Week, organized around the theme of driving business process automation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within the Lagos State public service, provided a platform for conversations around the changing nature of work and the importanc

NCC Mandates Dedicated Cybersecurity Budgets for Nigerian Telecom Operators The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued an updated Guidance Note under its Cyber Resilience Framework for the Nigerian Communications Sector (CRF-NCS), requiring telecom operators to allocate a dedicated, separately itemised budget for cybersecurity. Released in August 2026, the directive also introduces strict incident-reporting timelines, formal executive accountability, and new obli

AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini have become increasingly secure compared to their initial release. But the real risks are shifting to AI agents, plugins, and skills that can act on your behalf. This guide shows you how to stay in control with simple habits and tools that keep AI working safely for you. Key Takeaways Most mainstream AI chatbots – e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini – are safe to use for everyday tasks The risk has shifted to AI agents and their skills and

PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI

Security awareness training doesn’t have to be a snoozefest – games and stories can help instill ‘sticky’ habits that will kick in when a...