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Why your organization should consider an MDR solution and five key things to look for in a service offering
The post Understanding Managed Detection and Response – and what to look for in an MDR solution appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Twitter ends free SMS 2FA: Here’s how you can protect your account now appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
How cybercriminals can exploit Silicon Valley Bank's downfall for their own ends – and at your expense
The post SVB’s collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers analyzed Android and Windows clippers that can tamper with instant messages and use OCR to steal cryptocurrency funds
The post Not‑so‑private messaging: Trojanized WhatsApp and Telegram apps go after cryptocurrency wallets appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET Research uncovered a campaign by APT group Tick against a data-loss prevention company in East Asia and found a previously unreported tool used by the group
The post The slow Tick‑ing time bomb: Tick APT group compromise of a DLP software developer in East Asia appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage.
The post 5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers analyze a cyberespionage campaign that distributes CapraRAT backdoors through trojanized and supposedly secure Android messaging apps – but also exfiltrates sensitive information
The post Love scam or espionage? Transparent Tribe lures Indian and Pakistani officials appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers tease apart MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda, which communicates via the MQTT protocol
The post MQsTTang: Mustang Panda’s latest backdoor treads new ground with Qt and MQTT appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The first in-the-wild UEFI bootkit bypassing UEFI Secure Boot on fully updated UEFI systems is now a reality
The post BlackLotus UEFI bootkit: Myth confirmed appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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.
The post ESET Research Podcast: Ransomware trashed data, Android threats soared in T3 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET Research has compiled a timeline of cyberattacks that used wiper malware and have occurred since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022
The post A year of wiper attacks in Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The targeted region, and overlap in behavior and code, suggest the tool is used by the infamous North Korea-aligned APT group
The post WinorDLL64: A backdoor from the vast Lazarus arsenal? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post ESET SMB Digital Security Sentiment Report: The damaging effects of a breach appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
No longer relegated to a side-show, tech is embedded into virtually every new piece of gear entering the battlefield
The post Security amidst a global frost appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post These aren’t the apps you’re looking for: fake installers targeting Southeast and East Asia appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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
The post 10 signs that scammers have you in their sights appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Small and medium-sized businesses have good reason to be concerned about the loss of data and financial impacts
The post Confident cybersecurity means fewer headaches for SMBs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?
The post Alexa, who else is listening? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A view of the T3 2022 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
The post ESET Threat Report T3 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
No internet, perfect security? Two ESET researchers perform a thought experiment where they consider the implications of being plunged into digital darkness.
The post Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
“Can I tell a legitimate survey apart from a fake one?” is the single most important question you need to answer for yourself before taking any surveys online
The post Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security
The post Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T3 2022
The post ESET APT Activity Report T3 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Sandworm continues to conduct attacks against carefully chosen targets in the war-torn country
The post SwiftSlicer: New destructive wiper malware strikes Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think
The post Why your data is more valuable than you may realize appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Looking for an alternative to Twitter and thinking about joining the folks flocking to Mastodon? Here’s how the two platforms compare to each other.
The post Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Fraudsters still want to help you 'fix' a computer problem you never had in the first place.
The post Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for in 2023 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Here's what to know about some of the most common ploys that scammers use on the payment app
The post Top 10 Venmo scams: Don’t fall for these common tricks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET Research announces IPyIDA 2.0, a Python plugin integrating IPython and Jupyter Notebook into IDA
The post Introducing IPyIDA: A Python plugin for your reverse‑engineering toolkit appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers identified an active StrongPity campaign distributing a trojanized version of the Android Telegram app, presented as the Shagle app – a video-chat service that has no app version
The post StrongPity espionage campaign targeting Android users appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you use any of these extremely popular – and eminently hackable – passwords? If so, we have a New Year’s resolution for you.
The post The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers discovered a spearphishing campaign targeting Japanese political entities a few weeks before the House of Councillors elections, and in the process uncovered a previously undescribed MirrorFace credential stealer
The post Unmasking MirrorFace: Operation LiberalFace targeting Japanese political entities appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers analyzed a supply-chain attack abusing an Israeli software developer to deploy Fantasy, Agrius’s new wiper, with victims including the diamond industry
The post Fantasy – a new Agrius wiper deployed through a supply‑chain attack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers uncover Dolphin, a sophisticated backdoor extending the arsenal of the ScarCruft APT group
The post Who’s swimming in South Korean waters? Meet ScarCruft’s Dolphin appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers spot a new ransomware campaign that goes after Ukrainian organizations and has Sandworm's fingerprints all over it
The post RansomBoggs: New ransomware targeting Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this holiday shopping season
The post 10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Malicious apps used in this active campaign exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages from apps such as Signal, Viber, and Telegram
The post Bahamut cybermercenary group targets Android users with fake VPN apps appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?
The post Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T2 2022
The post ESET APT Activity Report T2 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams
The post FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Make sure that the device that’s supposed to help you keep tabs on your little one isn’t itself a privacy and security risk
The post Hacking baby monitors can be child’s play: Here’s how to stay safe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.
The post The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this Halloween and beyond
The post Trick or treat? Stay so cyber‑safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season
The post Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
APT-C-50’s Domestic Kitten campaign continues, targeting Iranian citizens with a new version of the FurBall malware masquerading as an Android translation app
The post Domestic Kitten campaign spying on Iranian citizens with new FurBall malware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
With hot-ticket events firmly back on the agenda, scammers selling fake tickets online have also come out in force
The post Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Fraudsters use various tactics to separate people from their hard-earned cash on Zelle. Here’s how to keep your money safe while using the popular P2P payment service.
The post 10 common Zelle scams – and how to avoid them appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers analyzed previously undocumented custom backdoors and cyberespionage tools deployed in Israel by the POLONIUM APT group
The post POLONIUM targets Israel with Creepy malware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A view of the T2 2022 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
The post ESET Threat Report T2 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers have discovered Lazarus attacks against targets in the Netherlands and Belgium that use spearphishing emails connected to fake job offers
The post Amazon‑themed campaigns of Lazarus in the Netherlands and Belgium appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?
The post Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
ESET researchers have uncovered another tool in the already extensive arsenal of the SparklingGoblin APT group: a Linux variant of the SideWalk backdoor
The post You never walk alone: The SideWalk backdoor gets a Linux variant appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Misconfigured remote access services continue to give bad actors an easy access path to company networks – here’s how you can minimize your exposure to attacks misusing Remote Desktop Protocol
The post RDP on the radar: An up‑close view of evolving remote access threats appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Focused mostly on Asia, this new cyberespionage group uses undocumented tools, including steganographically extracting PowerShell payloads from PNG files
The post Worok: The big picture appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.
The post How to take control over your digital legacy appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Are you aware of the perils of the world’s no. 1 social media? Do you know how to avoid scams and stay safe on TikTok?
The post TikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you
The post What is doxing and how to protect yourself appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps
The post Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
LinkedIn privacy settings are just as overwhelming as any other social media settings. There’s a lot of menus, a lot buttons to enable, select, accept or reject. To make sure you have control over your information we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to enjoy LinkedIn safely.
The post A step‑by‑step guide to enjoying LinkedIn safely appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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