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Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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ESET APT Activity Report Q4Β 2022­–Q1 2023

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4Β 2022 and Q1Β 2023
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Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passΓ©. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?
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The danger within: 5 steps you can take to combat insider threats

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Hunting down BlackLotus – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Microsoft releases guidance on how organizations can check their systems for the presence of BlackLotus, a powerful threat first analyzed by ESET researchers
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What TikTok knows about you – and what you should know about TikTok

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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How the war in Ukraine has been a catalyst in private-public collaborations

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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The good, the bad and the ugly of AI – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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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Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialize
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SVB's collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
How cybercriminals can exploit Silicon Valley Bank's downfall for their own ends – and at your expense
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APT hackers set a honeytrap to ensnare victims – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A request to move an online conversation to a supposedly more secure platform may not be as well-meaning as it sounds
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Staying safe on OnlyFans: The naked truth

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Tricks of the trade: How a cybercrime ring operated a multi-level fraud scheme

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A peek under the hood of a cybercrime operation and what you can do to avoid being an easy target for similar ploys
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Is a RAT stealing your files? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Could your Android phone be home to a remote access tool (RAT) that steals WhatsApp backups or performs other shenanigans?
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Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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.
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Linux malware strengthens links between Lazarus and the 3CX supply-chain attack

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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ESET Threat Report T3 2022

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A view of the T3 2022 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
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You may not care where you download software from, but malware does

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Why do people still download files from sketchy places and get compromised as a result?
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One year on, how is the war playing out in cyberspace? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
With the conflict in Ukraine passing the one-year mark, have its cyber-war elements turned out as expected?
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How an innocuous app morphed into a trojan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
ESET research uncovers an Android app that initially had no harmful features but months later turned into a spying tool
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Confident cybersecurity means fewer headaches for SMBs

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Small and medium-sized businesses have good reason to be concerned about the loss of data and financial impacts
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The real cost of a free lunch – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Don't download software from non-reputable websites and sketchy links – you might be in for more than you bargained for
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What are the cybersecurity concerns of SMBs by sector?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Some sectors have high confidence in their in-house cybersecurity expertise, while others prefer to enlist the support of an external provider to keep their systems and data secured
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RSA Conference 2023 – How AI will infiltrate the world

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
As all things (wrongly called) AI take the world’s biggest security event by storm, we round up of some of their most-touted use cases and applications
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Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
HowΒ your voice assistant could do the bidding of a hacker – without you ever hearing a thing
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Discarded, not destroyed: Old routers reveal corporate secrets

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
When decommissioning their old hardware, many companies 'throw the baby out with the bathwater'
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Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
AI-pocalypse soon? As stunning as ChatGPT’s output can be, should we also expect the chatbot to spit out sophisticated malware?
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'A woman from Mars': Life in the pursuit of space exploration

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
An astrobiologist, analog astronaut, author and speaker, Dr. Michaela Musilova shares her experience as a woman at the forefront of space exploration and from her quest for scientific and personal excellence
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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
Plus, 7 ways to tell that you downloaded a sketchy app and 7 tips for staying safe from mobile security threats in the future
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The slow Tick-ing time bomb: Tick APT group compromise of a DLP software developer in East Asia

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
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
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Mixing cybercrime and cyberespionage – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 21st 2023 at 13:29
A crimeware group that usually targets individuals and SMBs in North America and Europe adds cyberespionage to its activities
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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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