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

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers
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What does $5,000 buy you on a hacking forum? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A bootkit that ESET researchers have discovered in the wild is the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit that is being peddled on hacking forums
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APTs target MSP access to customer networks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Twitter ends free SMS 2FA: Here’s how you can protect your account now

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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.
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Key findings from ESET's new APT Activity Report – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Top 5 search engines for internet-connected devices and services

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Emotet: sold or on vacation? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Employee monitoring: Is β€˜bossware’ right for your company?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Not-so-private messaging: Trojanized WhatsApp and Telegram apps go after cryptocurrency wallets

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
ESET researchers analyzed Android and Windows clippers that can tamper with instant messages and use OCR to steal cryptocurrency funds
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ESET SMB Digital Security Sentiment Report: The damaging effects of a breach

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone's responsibility

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves
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World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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WinorDLL64: A backdoor from the vast Lazarus arsenal?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
The targeted region, and overlap in behavior and code, suggest the tool is used by the infamous North Korea-aligned APT group
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MQsTTang: Mustang Panda’s latest backdoor treads new ground with Qt and MQTT

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
ESET researchers tease apart MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda, which communicates via the MQTT protocol
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Shedding light on AceCryptor and its operation

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Cleaning up your social media and passwords: What to trash and what to treasure

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Alexa, who else is listening?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?
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Evasive Panda APT group delivers malware via updates for popular Chinese software

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business
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Highlights from TikTok CEO's Congress grilling – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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The EU's Cyber Solidarity Act: Security Operations Centers to the rescue!

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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These aren’t the apps you’re looking for: fake installers targeting Southeast and East Asia

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Deepfaking it: What to know about deepfake-driven sextortion schemes

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Spring into action and tidy up your digital life like a pro

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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?
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Creating strong, yet user-friendly passwords: Tips for your business password policy

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Child identity theft: how do I keep my kids’ personal data safe?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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ESET Research Podcast: Finding the mythical BlackLotus bootkit

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Here's a story of how an analysis of a supposed game cheat turned into the discovery of a powerful UEFI threat
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Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scams

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Understanding Managed Detection and Response – and what to look for in an MDR solution

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Why your organization should consider an MDR solution and five key things to look for in a service offering
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ChatGPT, will you be my Valentine?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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.
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ESET Research Podcast: Ransomware trashed data, Android threats soared in T3 2022

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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.
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5 free OSINT tools for social media

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Security amidst a global frost

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
No longer relegated to a side-show, tech is embedded into virtually every new piece of gear entering the battlefield
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Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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?
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Steer clear of tax scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage.
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Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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ESET Research Podcast: AΒ year of fighting rockets, soldiers, and wipers in Ukraine

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Key findings from the latest ESET Threat Report – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
What is behind the drop in ransomware and what should still be done for containing the ransomware scourge?
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Turning on stealth mode: 5 simple strategies for staying under the radar online

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Meet β€œAI”, your new colleague: could it expose your company's secrets?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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PC running slow? 10 ways you can speed it up

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Maltego: Check how exposed you are online

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A primer on how to use this powerful tool for uncovering and connecting information from publicly available sources
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Protect yourself from ticketing scams ahead of the Premier League Summer Series USA Tour

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Writing like a boss with ChatGPT and how to get better at spotting phishing scams

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
It’s never been easier to write a convincing message that can trick you into handing over your money or personal data
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Love scam or espionage? Transparent Tribe lures Indian and Pakistani officials

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
ESET researchers analyze a cyberespionage campaign that distributes CapraRAT backdoors through trojanized and supposedly secure Android messaging apps – but also exfiltrates sensitive information
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Banking turmoil opens opportunities for fraud – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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ESET Threat Report H1 2023

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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What’s up with Emotet?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021
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10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Here's how to choose the right password vault for you and what exactly to consider when weighing your options
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Search ads abused to spread malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Threat actors used search engine ads to impersonate makers of popular software and direct internet users to malicious websites
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A year of wiper attacks in Ukraine

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
ESET Research has compiled a timeline of cyberattacks that used wiper malware and have occurred since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022
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What to know about the MOVEit hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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APT groups muddying the waters for MSPs

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A quick dive into the murky world of cyberespionage and other growing threats facing managed service providers – and their customers
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Verizon 2023 DBIR: What’s new this year and top takeaways for SMBs

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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API security in the spotlight – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Android app breaking bad: From legitimate screen recording to file exfiltration within a year

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
ESET researchers discover AhRat – a new Android RAT based on AhMyth – that exfiltrates files and records audio
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