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Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast-growing threat

How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

What does $5,000 buy you on a hacking forum? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A bootkit that ESET researchers have discovered in the wild is the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit that is being peddled on hacking forums
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Twitter ends free SMS 2FA: Here’s how you can protect your account now

Twitter’s ditching of free text-message authentication doesn’t mean that you should forgo using 2FA. Instead, switch to another – and, indeed, better – 2FA option.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Top 5 search engines for internet-connected devices and services

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Employee monitoring: Is β€˜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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Not-so-private messaging: Trojanized WhatsApp and Telegram apps go after cryptocurrency wallets

ESET researchers analyzed Android and Windows clippers that can tamper with instant messages and use OCR to steal cryptocurrency funds
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

ESET SMB Digital Security Sentiment Report: The damaging effects of a breach

SMBs need to not only reduce their odds of being hit by an attack, but also implement processes that they can follow if their defenses are breached
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Make sure you're able to bounce back if, or when, a data disaster strikes.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

WinorDLL64: A backdoor from the vast Lazarus arsenal?

The targeted region, and overlap in behavior and code, suggest the tool is used by the infamous North Korea-aligned APT group
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

MQsTTang: Mustang Panda’s latest backdoor treads new ground with Qt and MQTT

ESET researchers tease apart MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda, which communicates via the MQTT protocol
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Shedding light on AceCryptor and its operation

ESET researchers reveal details about a prevalent cryptor, operating as a cryptor-as-a-service used by tens of malware families
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

Give your social media presence a good spring scrubbing, audit your passwords and other easy ways to bring order to your digital chaos
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Alexa, who else is listening?

Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Highlights from TikTok CEO's Congress grilling – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Here are some of the key moments from the five hours of Shou Zi Chew's testimony and other interesting news on the data privacy front
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

The legislation aims to bolster the Union’s cyber-resilience and enhance its capabilities to prepare for, detect and respond to incidents
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

These aren’t the apps you’re looking for: fake installers targeting Southeast and East Asia

ESET researchers have identified a campaign using trojanized installers to deliver the FatalRAT malware, distributed via malicious websites linked in ads that appear in Google search results
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

ESET Research Podcast: Finding the mythical BlackLotus bootkit

Here's a story of how an analysis of a supposed game cheat turned into the discovery of a powerful UEFI threat
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

ESET Research Podcast: AΒ 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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Meet β€œAI”, 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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

What’s up with Emotet?

A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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