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Emotet: sold or on vacation? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Originally a banking trojan, Emotet later evolved into a full-blown botnet and went on to become one of the most dangerous cyberthreats worldwide

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  • July 7th 2023 at 11:00

What’s up with Emotet?

By Jakub Kaloč

A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021

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Deepfaking it: What to know about deepfake‑driven sextortion schemes

By Phil Muncaster

Criminals increasingly create deepfake nudes from people’s benign public photos in order to extort money from them, the FBI warns

The post Deepfaking it: What to know about deepfake‑driven sextortion schemes appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Verizon 2023 DBIR: What’s new this year and top takeaways for SMBs

By Phil Muncaster

Here are some of the key insights on the evolving data breach landscape as revealed by Verizon’s analysis of more than 16,000 incidents

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The good, the bad and the ugly of AI – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

The growing use of synthetic media and difficulties in distinguishing between real and fake content raises a slew of legal and ethical questions

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  • June 30th 2023 at 13:15

Employee monitoring: Is ‘bossware’ right for your company?

By Phil Muncaster

While employee monitoring software may boost productivity, it may also be a potential privacy minefield and it can affect your relationship with your employees

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Avoid juice jacking and recharge your batteries safely this summer

By Márk Szabó

Cybercriminals can use USB charging stations in airports, hotels, malls or other public spaces as conduits for malware

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School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down

By Phil Muncaster

The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits

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What to know about the MOVEit hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

The US government has now announced a bounty of $10 million for intel linking the Cl0p ransomware gang to a foreign government

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  • June 23rd 2023 at 13:30

Maltego: Check how exposed you are online

By Sol González

A primer on how to use this powerful tool for uncovering and connecting information from publicly available sources

The post Maltego: Check how exposed you are online appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scams

By Phil Muncaster

From bogus free trips to fake rental homes, here are some of the most common online threats you should look out for both before and during your travels

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Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

By Phil Muncaster

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passé. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?

The post Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Is a RAT stealing your files? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Could your Android phone be home to a remote access tool (RAT) that steals WhatsApp backups or performs other shenanigans?

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  • June 16th 2023 at 15:20

Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility

By Márk Szabó

Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves

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Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups

By Lukas Stefanko

ESET researchers analyzed an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can receive commands to delete files

The post Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

By Phil Muncaster

While not a 'get out of jail free card' for your business, cyber insurance can help insulate it from the financial impact of a cyber-incident

The post Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Mixing cybercrime and cyberespionage – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

A crimeware group that usually targets individuals and SMBs in North America and Europe adds cyberespionage to its activities

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  • June 9th 2023 at 12:30

Asylum Ambuscade: crimeware or cyberespionage?

By Matthieu Faou

A curious case of a threat actor at the border between crimeware and cyberespionage

The post Asylum Ambuscade: crimeware or cyberespionage? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

By Márk Szabó

How your voice assistant could do the bidding of a hacker – without you ever hearing a thing

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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app

By Roman Cuprik

Plus, 7 ways to tell that you downloaded a sketchy app and 7 tips for staying safe from mobile security threats in the future

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API security in the spotlight – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Given the reliance of today's digital world on APIs and the fact that attacks targeting them continue to rise sharply, API security cannot be an afterthought.

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  • June 2nd 2023 at 12:30

All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

By Phil Muncaster

As APIs are a favorite target for threat actors, the challenge of securing the glue that holds various software elements together is taking on increasing urgency

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5 free OSINT tools for social media

By Martina López

A roundup of some of the handiest tools for the collection and analysis of publicly available data from Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms

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Tricks of the trade: How a cybercrime ring operated a multi‑level fraud scheme

By Roman Cuprik

A peek under the hood of a cybercrime operation and what you can do to avoid being an easy target for similar ploys

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How an innocuous app morphed into a trojan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

ESET research uncovers an Android app that initially had no harmful features but months later turned into a spying tool

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  • May 26th 2023 at 14:15

Shedding light on AceCryptor and its operation

By Jakub Kaloč

ESET researchers reveal details about a prevalent cryptor, operating as a cryptor-as-a-service used by tens of malware families

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Digital security for the self‑employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

By Phil Muncaster

Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business

The post Digital security for the self‑employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The real cost of a free lunch – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Don't download software from non-reputable websites and sketchy links – you might be in for more than you bargained for

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  • May 19th 2023 at 12:30

Top 5 search engines for internet‑connected devices and services

By Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya

A roundup of some of the handiest tools that security professionals can use to search for and monitor devices that are accessible from the internet

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Meet “AI”, your new colleague: could it expose your company’s secrets?

By Roman Cuprik

Before rushing to embrace the LLM-powered hire, make sure your organization has safeguards in place to avoid putting its business and customer data at risk

The post Meet “AI”, your new colleague: could it expose your company’s secrets? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

You may not care where you download software from, but malware does

By Aryeh Goretsky

Why do people still download files from sketchy places and get compromised as a result?

The post You may not care where you download software from, but malware does appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Key findings from ESET’s new APT Activity Report – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

What have some of the world's most infamous advanced threat actors been up to and what might be the implications of their activities for your business?

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  • May 12th 2023 at 15:15

Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for

By Phil Muncaster

Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialize

The post Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Turning on stealth mode: 5 simple strategies for staying under the radar online

By André Lameiras

Have your cake and eat it too – enjoy some of what the online world has to offer without always giving out your contact details

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ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2022­–Q1 2023

By Jean-Ian Boutin

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023

The post ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2022­–Q1 2023 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

How the war in Ukraine has been a catalyst in private‑public collaborations

By André Lameiras

As the war shows no signs of ending and cyber-activity by states and criminal groups remains high, conversations around the cyber-resilience of critical infrastructure have never been more vital

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APTs target MSP access to customer networks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

The recent compromise of the networks of several companies via the abuse of a remote access tool used by MSPs exemplifies why state-aligned threat actors should be on the radars of IT service providers

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  • May 5th 2023 at 14:00

Creating strong, yet user‑friendly passwords: Tips for your business password policy

By Roman Cuprik

Don’t torture people with exceedingly complex password composition rules but do blacklist commonly used passwords, plus other ways to help people help themselves – and your entire organization

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Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks

By Márk Szabó

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked – here’s what to know about, and how to avoid, threats lurking on the social media juggernaut

The post Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

APT groups muddying the waters for MSPs

By James Shepperd

A quick dive into the murky world of cyberespionage and other growing threats facing managed service providers – and their customers

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What was hot at RSA Conference 2023? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

The importance of understanding – and prioritizing – the privacy and security implications of large language models like ChatGPT cannot be overstated

The post What was hot at RSA Conference 2023? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

  • April 28th 2023 at 14:30

RSA Conference 2023 – How AI will infiltrate the world

By Cameron Camp

As all things (wrongly called) AI take the world’s biggest security event by storm, we round up of some of their most-touted use cases and applications

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Evasive Panda APT group delivers malware via updates for popular Chinese software

By Facundo Muñoz

ESET Research uncovers a campaign by the APT group known as Evasive Panda targeting an international NGO in China with malware delivered through updates of popular Chinese software

The post Evasive Panda APT group delivers malware via updates for popular Chinese software appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Did you mistakenly sell your network access? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Many routers that are offered for resale contain sensitive corporate information and allow third-party connections to corporate networks

The post Did you mistakenly sell your network access? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

  • April 21st 2023 at 10:00

Linux malware strengthens links between Lazarus and the 3CX supply‑chain attack

By Peter Kálnai

Similarities with newly discovered Linux malware used in Operation DreamJob corroborate the theory that the infamous North Korea-aligned group is behind the 3CX supply-chain attack

The post Linux malware strengthens links between Lazarus and the 3CX supply‑chain attack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

By Márk Szabó

The legislation aims to bolster the Union’s cyber-resilience and enhance its capabilities to prepare for, detect and respond to incidents

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PC running slow? 10 ways you can speed it up

By André Lameiras

Before you rush to buy new hardware, try these simple tricks to get your machine up to speed again – and keep it that way.

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Discarded, not destroyed: Old routers reveal corporate secrets

By Cameron Camp

When decommissioning their old hardware, many companies 'throw the baby out with the bathwater'

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Hunting down BlackLotus – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Microsoft releases guidance on how organizations can check their systems for the presence of BlackLotus, a powerful threat first analyzed by ESET researchers

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  • April 14th 2023 at 11:00

Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

By Márk Szabó

The much-dreaded writer’s block isn’t the only threat that may derail your progress. Are you doing enough to keep your blog (and your livelihood) safe from online dangers?

The post Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

What are the cybersecurity concerns of SMBs by sector?

By Editor

Some sectors have high confidence in their in-house cybersecurity expertise, while others prefer to enlist the support of an external provider to keep their systems and data secured

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10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

By Phil Muncaster

Here's how to choose the right password vault for you and what exactly to consider when weighing your options

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Steer clear of tax scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

In a rush to file your taxes? Watch out for cybercriminals preying on stressed taxpayers as Tax Day looms large on the horizon.

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  • April 6th 2023 at 14:15

Cleaning up your social media and passwords: What to trash and what to treasure

By Thomas Uhlemann

Give your social media presence a good spring scrubbing, audit your passwords and other easy ways to bring order to your digital chaos

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Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups

By Thomas Uhlemann

Do you know how many devices are connected to your home network? You don’t? This is precisely why it’s time for a network audit.

The post Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Spring into action and tidy up your digital life like a pro

By Thomas Uhlemann

Spring is in the air and as the leaves start growing again, why not breathe some new life into the devices you depend on so badly?

The post Spring into action and tidy up your digital life like a pro appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Avoiding data backup failures – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

By Editor

Today is World Backup Day, but maybe we also need a "did you test your backups" day?

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  • March 31st 2023 at 13:00

World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic 

By Márk Szabó

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Make sure you're able to bounce back if, or when, a data disaster strikes.

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ESET Research Podcast: A year of fighting rockets, soldiers, and wipers in Ukraine

By ESET Research

ESET experts share their insights on the cyber-elements of the first year of the war in Ukraine and how a growing number of destructive malware variants tried to rip through critical Ukrainian systems

The post ESET Research Podcast: A year of fighting rockets, soldiers, and wipers in Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

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