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Western Piedmont Council of Governments wins national honor for Western North Carolina Annual Air Quality Conference.

The Western Piedmont Council of Governments has won a national honor for the Western North Carolina Annual Air Quality Conference held at Lenoir-Rhyne University.




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Catawba County Home Health empowers older adults to lower risk of falling through a new service called Smart Moves

Catawba County Home Health is empowering older adults to lower their risk of falling through a new service called Smart Moves.




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"Catawba County Facts and Figures" web page honored by National Association of Counties.

"Catawba County Facts and Figures" web page, the gateway for hundreds of pieces of data on dozens of topics related to the County government, demographics and quality of life, has been named winner of a 2013 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award.




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Catawba County Public Health annual report, emergency preparedness outreach, win national honors.

Catawba County Public Health's annual report, emergency preparedness outreach have won national honors from the National Association of County Information Officers.




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Leadership Academy helps families in transition through Family Care Center project.

County employees in the first Leadership Academy recently helped families in transition through a Family Care Center project.




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Solid Waste Franchise, effective July 1, bringing expanded recycling, new fee schedule, services.

A new County Solid Waste Franchise with Republic Services (formerly known as GDS), effective July 1, is bringing expanded recycling, new fee schedule, services.




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County offers electronics and paint recycling, year round, at Blackburn Landfill as of July 1.

Catawba County offers electronics and paint recycling, year round, at Blackburn Landfill during regular landfill operating hours, as of July 1.




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Article by Public Health School Nurse is published nationally.

Article by Catawba County Public Health School Nurse Margaret Sides on vision screenings for students is published nationally.




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Catawba County ranks #1 nationally in population group in 2013 Digital Counties Survey

Catawba County has been ranked #1 nationally in its population group in the 2013 Digital Counties Survey by Gov Tech Magazine.




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Catawba County requests State assistance for those with damage from July 27 flooding.

Catawba County requests State assistance for those with damage from July 27 flooding.




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Adult Services Social Worker Chandra Henson is honored by North Carolina Adult Foster Care Association.

Adult Services Social Worker Chandra Henson with Catawba County Social Services has been honored by the North Carolina Adult Foster Care Association.




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Many Catawba County residents will be able to recycle more items beginning November 4.

Many Catawba County residents will be able to recycle more items beginning November 4.




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Sheriff's auction sale items are now posted online.

Sheriff's auction items placed for sale by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office are now posted online.




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Budget Office again wins national award, for producing budget document judged easy to read and understand.

Budget Office wins national award, for producing budget document judged easy to read and understand, for 25th straight year




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Annual financial report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 shows County improved financial position with conservative approach

Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 shows Catawba County improved its financial position with conservative approach.




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Randy Cress named Catawba County's new Chief Information Officer.

Randy Cress, currently the Systems and Network Manager for Rowan County, North Carolina, is named Catawba County's new Chief Information Officer.




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Synopsis of Board of Commissioners meeting of December 16, 2013.

Synopsis of Catawba County Board of Commissioners meeting of December 16, 2013.




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County Library announces staff changes

Catawba County Library Library system announces staff changes. April Green named Youth Services Librarian; Siobhan Loendorf new manager of Sherrills Ford branch.




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Public Health earns reaccreditation from North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board.

Catawba County Public Health has earned reaccreditation from the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board.




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Social Services program named 1 of 15 programs in US making critical difference in lives of youth in foster care

Social Services program honored as one of only 15 programs in U.S. making critical difference in lives of youth in foster care.




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Charter Communications' Government Channel for Catawba County moving to channel 192

Charter Communications' Government Channel for Catawba County will move from Channel 3 to Channel 192 effective January 28, 2014.




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Dental care provided for hundreds of children by Catawba County Public Health.

Dental care was recently provided for hundreds of children by Catawba County Public Health.




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Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution supporting citizen participation in government through elections

Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution supporting citizen participation in government through elections in Catawba County.




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Catawba County Board of Elections appoints Amanda Duncan as new Director of Elections

Catawba County Board of Elections appoints Amanda Duncan as new Director of Elections to succeed retiring Larry Brewer.




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Untangling the hiring dilemma: How security solutions free up HR processes

The prerequisites for becoming a security elite create a skills ceiling that is tough to break through – especially when it comes to hiring skilled EDR or XDR operators. How can businesses crack this conundrum?




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The who, where, and how of APT attacks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

This week, ESET experts released several research publications that shine the spotlight on a number of notable campaigns and broader developments on the threat landscape




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What happens when AI goes rogue (and how to stop it)

As AI gets closer to the ability to cause physical harm and impact the real world, “it’s complicated” is no longer a satisfying response




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Introducing Nimfilt: A reverse-engineering tool for Nim-compiled binaries

Available as both an IDA plugin and a Python script, Nimfilt helps to reverse engineer binaries compiled with the Nim programming language compiler by demangling package and function names, and applying structs to strings




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Beyond the buzz: Understanding AI and its role in cybersecurity

A new white paper from ESET uncovers the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence for cyber-defenders




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Mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As the UK mulls new rules for ransomware disclosure, what would be the wider implications of such a move, how would cyber-insurance come into play, and how might cybercriminals respond?




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ESET World 2024: Big on prevention, even bigger on AI

What is the state of artificial intelligence in 2024 and how can AI level up your cybersecurity game? These hot topics and pressing questions surrounding AI were front and center at the annual conference.




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AI in HR: Is artificial intelligence changing how we hire employees forever?

Much digital ink has been spilled on artificial intelligence taking over jobs, but what about AI shaking up the hiring process in the meantime?




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The murky world of password leaks – and how to check if you’ve been hit

Password leaks are increasingly common and figuring out whether the keys to your own kingdom have been exposed might be tricky – unless you know where to look




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What happens when facial recognition gets it wrong – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A facial recognition system misidentifies a woman in London as a shoplifter, igniting fresh concerns over the technology's accuracy and reliability




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The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

$90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave for a junior data analyst – what's not to like? Except that these kinds of job offers are only intended to trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their data.




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560 million Ticketmaster customer data for sale? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Ticketmaster seems to have experienced a data breach, with the ShinyHunters hacker group claiming to have exfiltrated 560 million customer data




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WeLiveSecurity wins Best Cybersecurity Vendor Blog award!

The results of the 2024 European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards are in and the winner of the Best Cybersecurity Vendor Blog is... drumroll, please... WeLiveSecurity!




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Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy

ESET researchers discovered Arid Viper espionage campaigns spreading trojanized apps to Android users in Egypt and Palestine




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ESET Research Podcast: APT Activity Report Q4 2023–Q1 2024

The I-SOON data leak confirms that this contractor is involved in cyberespionage for China, while Iran-aligned groups step up aggressive tactics following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023




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Preventative defense tactics in the real world

Don’t get hacked in the first place – it costs far less than dealing with the aftermath of a successful attack




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How Arid Viper spies on Android users in the Middle East – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The spyware, called AridSpy by ESET, is distributed through websites that pose as various messaging apps, a job search app, and a Palestinian Civil Registry app




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Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat




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My health information has been stolen. Now what?

As health data continues to be a prized target for hackers, here's how to minimize the fallout from a breach impacting your own health records




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Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform




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ESET Threat Report H1 2024

A view of the H1 2024 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts




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Buying a VPN? Here’s what to know and look for

VPNs are not all created equal – make sure to choose the right provider that will help keep your data safe from prying eyes




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The long-tail costs of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Understanding and preparing for the potential long-tail costs of data breaches is crucial for businesses that aim to mitigate the impact of security incidents




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Cyber insurance as part of the cyber threat mitigation strategy

Why organizations of every size and industry should explore their cyber insurance options as a crucial component of their risk mitigation strategies




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No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation




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AI in the workplace: The good, the bad, and the algorithmic

While AI can liberate us from tedious tasks and even eliminate human error, it's crucial to remember its weaknesses and the unique capabilities that humans bring to the table