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ESET Research Podcast: Finding the mythical BlackLotus bootkit

July 12th 2023 at 11:30
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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ESET Threat Report H1 2023

July 11th 2023 at 11:30
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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Emotet: sold or on vacation? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

July 7th 2023 at 13:00
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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What’s up with Emotet?

July 6th 2023 at 11:30
A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021
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Deepfaking it: What to know about deepfake-driven sextortion schemes

July 4th 2023 at 11:30
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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The good, the bad and the ugly of AI – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

June 30th 2023 at 15:15
The growing use of synthetic media and the difficulties in distinguishing between real and fake content raise a slew of legal and ethical questions
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What to know about the MOVEit hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

June 23rd 2023 at 15:30
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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Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scams

June 21st 2023 at 11:30
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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Is a RAT stealing your files? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

June 16th 2023 at 17:20
Could your Android phone be home to a remote access tool (RAT) that steals WhatsApp backups or performs other shenanigans?
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Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone's responsibility

June 16th 2023 at 11:30
Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves
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Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups

June 15th 2023 at 11:30
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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Mixing cybercrime and cyberespionage – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

June 9th 2023 at 14:30
A crimeware group that usually targets individuals and SMBs in North America and Europe adds cyberespionage to its activities
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Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

June 7th 2023 at 11:30
How your voice assistant could do the bidding of a hacker – without you ever hearing a thing
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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app

June 6th 2023 at 11:30
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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API security in the spotlight – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

June 2nd 2023 at 14:30
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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All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

June 1st 2023 at 11:30
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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Tricks of the trade: How a cybercrime ring operated a multi-level fraud scheme

May 30th 2023 at 11:30
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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Shedding light on AceCryptor and its operation

May 25th 2023 at 11:30
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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Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

May 24th 2023 at 11:30
Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business
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Child identity theft: how do I keep my kids’ personal data safe?

By Phil Muncaster — July 19th 2023 at 09:30

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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The danger within: 5 steps you can take to combat insider threats

By Márk Szabó — July 13th 2023 at 09:30

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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ESET Research Podcast: Finding the mythical BlackLotus bootkit

By ESET Research — July 12th 2023 at 09:30

A story of how an analysis of a supposed game cheat turned into the discovery of a powerful UEFI threat

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ESET Threat Report H1 2023

By Roman Kováč — July 11th 2023 at 09:30

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?

By Jakub Kaloč — July 6th 2023 at 09:30

A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021

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Deepfaking it: What to know about deepfake‑driven sextortion schemes

By Phil Muncaster — July 4th 2023 at 09:30

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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Verizon 2023 DBIR: What’s new this year and top takeaways for SMBs

By Phil Muncaster — July 3rd 2023 at 09:30

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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Avoid juice jacking and recharge your batteries safely this summer

By Márk Szabó — June 28th 2023 at 09:30

Cybercriminals can use USB charging stations in airports, hotels, malls or other public spaces as conduits for malware

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School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down

By Phil Muncaster — June 27th 2023 at 09:30

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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Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scams

By Phil Muncaster — June 21st 2023 at 09:30

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

By Phil Muncaster — June 20th 2023 at 09:30

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passé. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?

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Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility

By Márk Szabó — June 16th 2023 at 09:30

Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves

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Android GravityRAT goes after WhatsApp backups

By Lukas Stefanko — June 15th 2023 at 09:30

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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Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

By Phil Muncaster — June 13th 2023 at 09:30

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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Asylum Ambuscade: crimeware or cyberespionage?

By Matthieu Faou — June 8th 2023 at 09:30

A curious case of a threat actor at the border between crimeware and cyberespionage

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Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants

By Márk Szabó — June 7th 2023 at 09:30

How your voice assistant could do the bidding of a hacker – without you ever hearing a thing

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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app

By Roman Cuprik — June 6th 2023 at 09:30

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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All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

By Phil Muncaster — June 1st 2023 at 09:30

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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5 free OSINT tools for social media

By Martina López — May 31st 2023 at 09:30

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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Shedding light on AceCryptor and its operation

By Jakub Kaloč — May 25th 2023 at 09:30

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

By Phil Muncaster — May 24th 2023 at 09:30

Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business

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Android app breaking bad: From legitimate screen recording to file exfiltration within a year

By Lukas Stefanko — May 23rd 2023 at 09:30

ESET researchers discover AhRat – a new Android RAT based on AhMyth – that exfiltrates files and records audio

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Top 5 search engines for internet‑connected devices and services

By Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya — May 18th 2023 at 09:30

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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Meet “AI”, your new colleague: could it expose your company’s secrets?

By Roman Cuprik — May 17th 2023 at 09:30

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

By Aryeh Goretsky — May 16th 2023 at 09:30

Why do people still download files from sketchy places and get compromised as a result?

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

By Phil Muncaster — May 12th 2023 at 09:30

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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ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2022­–Q1 2023

By Jean-Ian Boutin — May 9th 2023 at 09:30

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023

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

By André Lameiras — May 9th 2023 at 08:00

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

By Roman Cuprik — May 4th 2023 at 09:30

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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Using Discord? Don’t play down its privacy and security risks

By Márk Szabó — May 3rd 2023 at 09:30

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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APT groups muddying the waters for MSPs

By James Shepperd — May 2nd 2023 at 09:30

A quick dive into the murky world of cyberespionage and other growing threats facing managed service providers – and their customers

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RSA Conference 2023 – How AI will infiltrate the world

By Cameron Camp — April 26th 2023 at 14:30

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

By Facundo Muñoz — April 26th 2023 at 09:30

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

By Peter Kálnai — April 20th 2023 at 09:30

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

By Márk Szabó — April 19th 2023 at 13:15

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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Discarded, not destroyed: Old routers reveal corporate secrets

By Cameron Camp — April 18th 2023 at 13:00

When decommissioning their old hardware, many companies 'throw the baby out with the bathwater'

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Safety first: 5 cybersecurity tips for freelance bloggers

By Márk Szabó — April 14th 2023 at 09:30

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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What are the cybersecurity concerns of SMBs by sector?

By Editor — April 12th 2023 at 09:30

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

By Thomas Uhlemann — April 6th 2023 at 09:30

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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Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups

By Thomas Uhlemann — April 5th 2023 at 09:30

Do you know how many devices are connected to your home network? You don’t? This is precisely why it’s time for a network audit.

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

By Thomas Uhlemann — April 4th 2023 at 09:30

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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