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Will you give X your biometric data? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The update to X's privacy policy has sparked some questions among privacy and security folks, including how long X will retain users' biometric information and how the data will be stored and secured
  • September 8th 2023 at 09:22

Staying ahead of threats: 5 cybercrime trends to watch

New reports from Europol and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) shed a light on how the battle against cybercrime is being fought
  • September 6th 2023 at 09:31

Getting off the hook: 10 steps to take after clicking on a phishing link

Phishing emails are a weapon of choice for criminals intent on stealing people’s personal data and planting malware on their devices. The healing process does not end with antivirus scanning.
  • September 4th 2023 at 09:30

Fake Signal and Telegram apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research uncovers active campaigns targeting Android users and spreading espionage code through the Google Play store, Samsung Galaxy Store and dedicated websites
  • August 31st 2023 at 13:10

What you need to know about iCloud Private Relay

If you want to try to enter the world of VPNs with a small dip, then iCloud Private Relay is your friend β€” but is it a true VPN service? The devil is in the details.
  • August 31st 2023 at 09:30

BadBazaar espionage tool targets Android users via trojanized Signal and Telegram apps

ESET researchers have discovered active campaigns linked to the China-aligned APT group known as GREF, distributing espionage code that has previously targeted Uyghurs
  • August 30th 2023 at 09:30

ESET Research Podcast: Unmasking MoustachedBouncer

Listen as ESET's Director of Threat Research Jean-Ian Boutin unravels the tactics, techniques and procedures of MoustachedBouncer, an APT group taking aim at foreign embassies in Belarus
  • August 10th 2023 at 19:49

Recovering from a supply-chain attack: What are the lessons to learn from the 3CX hack?

The campaign started with a trojanized version of unsupported financial software
  • August 28th 2023 at 09:30

How a Telegram bot helps scammers target victims – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET researchers uncover a Telegram bot that enables even less tech-savvy scammers to defraud people out of their money
  • August 25th 2023 at 13:53

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
  • March 30th 2023 at 09:30

Telekopye: Hunting Mammoths using Telegram bot

Analysis of Telegram bot that helps cybercriminals scam people on online marketplaces
  • August 24th 2023 at 09:30

Scarabs colon-izing vulnerable servers

Analysis of Spacecolon, a toolset used to deploy Scarab ransomware on vulnerable servers, and its operators, CosmicBeetle
  • August 22nd 2023 at 09:30

A Bard’s Tale – how fake AI bots try to install malware

The AI race is on! It’s easy to lose track of the latest developments and possibilities, and yet everyone wants to see firsthand what the hype is about. Heydays for cybercriminals!
  • August 21st 2023 at 09:31

Evacuation of 30,000 hackers – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

DEF CON, the annual hacker convention in Las Vegas, was interrupted on Saturday evening when authorities evacuated the event's venue due to a bomb threat
  • August 18th 2023 at 09:54

Evacuation of 30,000 hackers – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

DEF CON, the annual hacker's convention in Las Vegas, was interrupted on Saturday evening when authorities evacuated the convention due to a bomb threat.
  • August 18th 2023 at 09:54

DEF CON 31: US DoD urges hackers to go and hack β€˜AI’

The limits of current AI need to be tested before we can rely on their output
  • August 18th 2023 at 09:31

Mass-spreading campaign targeting Zimbra users

ESET researchers have observed a new phishing campaign targeting users of the Zimbra Collaboration email server.
  • August 17th 2023 at 09:54

DEF CON 31: Robot vacuums may be doing more than they claim

When it comes to privacy, it remains complicated and near impossible for a consumer to make an informed decision.
  • August 16th 2023 at 09:35

Black Hat 2023: Hacking the police (at least their radios)

Hiding behind a black box and hoping no one will hack it has been routinely proven to be unwise and less secure.
  • August 15th 2023 at 09:30

Black Hat 2023: How AI changes the monetization of search

Search engines, AI, and monetization in the new era
  • August 14th 2023 at 12:30

Black Hat 2023: AI gets big defender prize money

Black Hat is big on AI this year, and for a good reason
  • August 14th 2023 at 09:30

Black Hat 2023: β€˜Teenage’ AI not enough for cyberthreat intelligence

Current LLMs are just not mature enough for high-level tasks
  • August 12th 2023 at 15:12

20k security folks in the desert – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence took the center stage at this year's edition of Black Hat, one of the world's largest gatherings of cybersecurity professionals
  • August 11th 2023 at 11:38

Black Hat 2023: Cyberwar fire-and-forget-me-not

What happens to cyberweapons after a cyberwar?
  • August 11th 2023 at 09:29

MoustachedBouncer: Espionage against foreign diplomats in Belarus

Long-term espionage against diplomats, leveraging email-based C&C protocols, C++ modular backdoors, and adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks… Sounds like the infamous Turla? Think again!
  • August 10th 2023 at 09:03

Time is money, and online game scammers have lots of it

Gamers and cybersecurity professionals have something in common – the ever-terrible presence of hacking, scams, and data theft – but how and why would anyone want to target gamers?
  • August 7th 2023 at 09:20

Check cybersecurity pre-invest – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

When you invest in a company, do you check its cybersecurity? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted new cybersecurity rules.
  • August 4th 2023 at 10:52

Fingerprints all over: Can browser fingerprinting increase website security?

Browser fingerprinting is supposedly a more privacy-conscious tracking method, replacing personal information with more general data. But is it a valid promise?
  • August 3rd 2023 at 09:25

The grand theft of Jake Moore’s voice: The concept of a virtual kidnap

With powerful AI, it doesn’t take much to fake a person virtually, and while there are some limitations, voice-cloning can have some dangerous consequences.
  • August 2nd 2023 at 12:38

Quantum computing: Will it break crypto security within a few years?

Current cryptographic security methods watch out - quantum computing is coming for your lunch.
  • August 1st 2023 at 09:32

Gathering dust and data: How robotic vacuums can spy on you

Mitigate the risk of data leaks with a careful review of the product and the proper settings.
  • July 26th 2023 at 10:40

Is backdoor access oppressive? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Bills granting access to end-to-end encrypted systems, opportunity for cybercriminals, abuse by authority, human rights, and tech companies leaving the UK?
  • July 28th 2023 at 11:57

Gathering dust and data: How robotic vacuums can spy on you.

Mitigate the risk of data leaks with a careful review of the product and the proper settings.
  • July 26th 2023 at 10:40

Dear all, What are some common subject lines in phishing emails?

Scammers exploit current ongoing events, account notifications, corporate communication, and a sense of urgency.
  • July 25th 2023 at 09:30

Dear all! What are some common subject lines in phishing emails?

Scammers exploit current ongoing events, account notifications, corporate communication, and a sense of urgency.
  • July 25th 2023 at 09:30

What happens if AI is wrong? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Responses generated by ChatGPT about individual people could be misleading or harmful or spill their personal information. What are the takeaways for you as a ChatGPT user?
  • July 24th 2023 at 05:11

8 common work-from-home scams to avoid

That β€˜employer’ you’re speaking to may in reality be after your personal information, your money or your help with their illegal activities
  • July 24th 2023 at 05:11

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

The growing use of synthetic media and the difficulties in distinguishing between real and fake content raise a slew of legal and ethical questions
  • July 24th 2023 at 05:11

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

ESET APT Activity Report Q4Β 2022­–Q1 2023

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4Β 2022 and Q1Β 2023
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passΓ©. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Hunting down BlackLotus – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Microsoft releases guidance on how organizations can check their systems for the presence of BlackLotus, a powerful threat first analyzed by ESET researchers
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

What TikTok knows about you – and what you should know about TikTok

As TikTok CEO attempts to placate U.S. lawmakers, it’s time for us all to think about the wealth of personal information that TikTok and other social media giants collect about us
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

Don’t be their next victim – here’s a handy round-up of some the most common signs that should set your alarm bells ringing
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialize
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

SVB's collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

How cybercriminals can exploit Silicon Valley Bank's downfall for their own ends – and at your expense
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

APT hackers set a honeytrap to ensnare victims – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A request to move an online conversation to a supposedly more secure platform may not be as well-meaning as it sounds
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Staying safe on OnlyFans: The naked truth

How content creators and subscribers can embrace the social media platform without (overly) exposing themselves to the potentially toxic brew of NSFW content and privacy threats
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

A peek under the hood of a cybercrime operation and what you can do to avoid being an easy target for similar ploys
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them

Here's a roundup of some of the most common tricks that fraudsters use to dupe their victims on WhatsApp – and what you can do to protect yourself against them.
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

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
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

ESET Threat Report T3 2022

A view of the T3 2022 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

Why do people still download files from sketchy places and get compromised as a result?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

One year on, how is the war playing out in cyberspace? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

With the conflict in Ukraine passing the one-year mark, have its cyber-war elements turned out as expected?
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29

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

ESET research uncovers an Android app that initially had no harmful features but months later turned into a spying tool
  • July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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