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

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

Understanding Managed Detection and Response – and what to look for in an MDR solution

Why your organization should consider an MDR solution and five key things to look for in a service offering

ChatGPT, will you be my Valentine?

Spoiler alert: it turned me down. But that’s far from the only thing I learned while playing around with the bot that the world has fallen in love with so badly.

ESET Research Podcast: Ransomware trashed data, Android threats soared in T3 2022

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the trends that defined the cyberthreat landscape in the final four months of 2022.

5 free OSINT tools for social media

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

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

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

Security amidst a global frost

No longer relegated to a side-show, tech is embedded into virtually every new piece of gear entering the battlefield

Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

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?

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

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

5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage.

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

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

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

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

Key findings from the latest ESET Threat Report – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

What is behind the drop in ransomware and what should still be done for containing the ransomware scourge?

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

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

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

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

PC running slow? 10 ways you can speed it up

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

Maltego: Check how exposed you are online

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

Protect yourself from ticketing scams ahead of the Premier League Summer Series USA Tour

There is a significant secondary marketplace where tickets can sell for several times their original value, opening the opportunity for scammers and fraud

Key findings from ESET Threat Report H1 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Here's how cybercriminals have adjusted their tactics in response to Microsoft's stricter security policies, plus other interesting findings from ESET's new Threat Report

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

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

Writing like a boss with ChatGPT and how to get better at spotting phishing scams

It’s never been easier to write a convincing message that can trick you into handing over your money or personal data

Love scam or espionage? Transparent Tribe lures Indian and Pakistani officials

ESET researchers analyze a cyberespionage campaign that distributes CapraRAT backdoors through trojanized and supposedly secure Android messaging apps – but also exfiltrates sensitive information

Banking turmoil opens opportunities for fraud – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Scammers are looking to cash in on the chaos that has set in following the startling meltdowns of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and the crisis at Credit Suisse

ESET Threat Report H1 2023

A view of the H1 2023 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts

What’s up with Emotet?

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

10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

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

Search ads abused to spread malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Threat actors used search engine ads to impersonate makers of popular software and direct internet users to malicious websites

A year of wiper attacks in Ukraine

ESET Research has compiled a timeline of cyberattacks that used wiper malware and have occurred since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

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

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

APT groups muddying the waters for MSPs

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

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

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

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

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.

Android app breaking bad: From legitimate screen recording to file exfiltration within a year

ESET researchers discover AhRat – a new Android RAT based on AhMyth – that exfiltrates files and records audio

BlackLotus UEFI bootkit: Myth confirmed

The first in-the-wild UEFI bootkit bypassing UEFI Secure Boot on fully updated UEFI systems is now a reality

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

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

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

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.

Avoiding data backup failures – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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

Asylum Ambuscade: crimeware or cyberespionage?

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

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

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

Child identity theft: how do I keep my kids’ personal data safe?

Why is kids’ personal information in high demand, how do criminals steal it, and what can parents do to help prevent child identity theft?

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Protect yourself from ticketing scams ahead of the Premier League Summer Series USA Tour

There is a significant secondary marketplace where tickets can sell for several times their original value, opening the opportunity for scammers and fraud

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Key findings from ESET Threat Report H1 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Here's how cybercriminals have adjusted their tactics in response to Microsoft's stricter security policies and other interesting findings from ESET's new Threat Report

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The danger within: 5 steps you can take to combat insider threats

Some threats may be closer than you think. Are security risks that originate from your own trusted employees on your radar?

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ESET Research Podcast: Finding the mythical BlackLotus bootkit

A story of how an analysis of a supposed game cheat turned into the discovery of a powerful UEFI threat

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ESET Threat Report H1 2023

A view of the H1 2023 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts

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

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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What’s up with Emotet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Maltego: Check how exposed you are online

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility

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

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

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