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Lessons from SEC's X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

January 12th 2024 at 14:17
The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC's X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs
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A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?

January 11th 2024 at 10:30
How wearing a β€˜sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the β€˜puppeteer’ from risks
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Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

January 10th 2024 at 10:30
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.
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Love is in the AI: Finding love online takes on a whole new meaning

January 9th 2024 at 10:30
Is AI companionship the future of not-so-human connection – and even the cure for loneliness?
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Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

January 6th 2024 at 10:30
From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun
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Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

January 5th 2024 at 13:20
What are some of the key cybersecurity trends that people and organizations should have on their radars this year?
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Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

January 4th 2024 at 10:30
Losing your keys, your wallet – or anything else, really – can be a pain, but there is a wide world of trackers that can help you locate your missing things – with awesome accuracy
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Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk

January 3rd 2024 at 10:30
Typing with your voice? It should go without saying that you need to take some precautions and avoid spilling your secrets.
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A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

December 28th 2023 at 10:30
As we draw the curtain on another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s review some of the high-profile cyber-incidents that befell various organizations this year
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Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

December 27th 2023 at 10:30
Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information
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Key findings from ESET Threat Report H2 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

December 22nd 2023 at 10:50
How cybercriminals take advantage of the popularity of ChatGPT and other tools of its ilk to direct people to sketchy sites, plus other interesting findings from ESET's latest Threat Report
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Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

December 21st 2023 at 10:30
Unwrapping a new gadget this holiday season will put a big smile on your face but things may quickly turn sour if the device and data on it aren’t secured properly
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These aren’t the Androids you should be looking for

December 20th 2023 at 10:30
You may get more than you bargained for when you buy a budget-friendly smartphone and forgo safeguards baked into Google Play
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ESET Threat Report H2 2023

December 19th 2023 at 10:27
A view of the H2 2023 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
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ESET Research Podcast: Neanderthals, Mammoths and Telekopye

December 18th 2023 at 10:30
ESET researchers discuss the dynamics within and between various groups of scammers who use a Telegram bot called Telekopye to scam people on online marketplaces
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New iOS feature to thwart eavesdropping – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

December 15th 2023 at 14:27
Your iPhone has just received a new feature called iMessage Contact Key Verification that is designed to help protect your messages from prying eyes
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OilRig’s persistent attacks using cloud service-powered downloaders

December 14th 2023 at 10:30
ESET researchers document a series of new OilRig downloaders, all relying on legitimate cloud service providers for C&C communications
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Delivering trust with DNS security

December 13th 2023 at 10:30
Can DNS protection technology transform consumers’ worries about cybercrime with a trust-based approach?
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A pernicious potpourri of Python packages in PyPI

December 12th 2023 at 10:30
The past year has seen over 10,000 downloads of malicious packages hosted on the official Python package repository
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Black Hat Europe 2023: Should we regulate AI?

December 11th 2023 at 13:00
ChatGPT would probably say "Definitely not!", but will we learn any lessons from the rush to regulate IoT in the past?
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Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

December 11th 2023 at 10:30
A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but this doesn’t mean you’re left vulnerable.
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Surge in deceptive loan apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

December 8th 2023 at 12:00
ESET Research reveals details about a growth in the number of deceptive loan apps on Android, their origins and modus operandi.
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Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

December 8th 2023 at 10:30
Legacy protocols in the healthcare industry present dangers that can make hospitals extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

December 7th 2023 at 10:30
Contactless payments are quickly becoming ubiquitous – but are they more secure than traditional payment methods?
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Navigating privacy: Should we put the brakes on car tracking?

December 6th 2023 at 10:30
Your car probably knows a lot more about you than it lets on – but is the trade-off of privacy for convenience truly justifiable?
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Beware of predatory fin(tech): Loan sharks use Android apps to reach new depths

December 5th 2023 at 10:30
ESET researchers describe the growth of deceptive loan apps for Android and techniques they use to circumvent Google Play
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Teaching appropriate use of AI tech – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

December 1st 2023 at 12:31
Several cases of children creating indecent images of other children using AI software add to the worries about harmful uses of AI technology
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Executives behaving badly: 5 ways to manage the executive cyberthreat

November 30th 2023 at 10:30
Failing to practice what you preach, especially when you are a juicy target for bad actors, creates a situation fraught with considerable risk
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Very precisely lost – GPS jamming

November 29th 2023 at 10:30
The technology is both widely available and well developed, hence it's also poised to proliferate – especially in the hands of those wishing ill
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Retail at risk: Top threats facing retailers this holiday season

November 28th 2023 at 10:30
While it may be too late to introduce wholesale changes to your security policies, it doesn’t hurt to take a fresh look at where the biggest threats are and which best practices can help neutralize them
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β€˜Tis the season to be wary: 12 steps to ruin a cybercriminal's day

November 27th 2023 at 10:30
The holiday shopping season may be the time to splurge, but it’s a also favorite time of year for cybercriminals to target shoppers with phony deals, phishing scams and other threats
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Telekopye's tricks of the trade – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

November 24th 2023 at 15:33
ESET's research team reveals details about the onboarding process of the Telekopye scam operation and the various methods that the fraudsters use to defraud people online
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Telekopye: Chamber of Neanderthals’ secrets

November 23rd 2023 at 10:30
Insight into groups operating Telekopye bots that scam people in online marketplaces
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Your voice is my password

November 22nd 2023 at 10:30
AI-driven voice cloning can make things far too easy for scammers – I know because I’ve tested it so that you don’t have to learn about the risks the hard way.
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Fuel for thought: Can a driverless car get arrested?

November 21st 2023 at 10:30
What happens when problems caused by autonomous vehicles are not the result of errors, but the result of purposeful attacks?
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Is your LinkedIn profile revealing too much?

November 16th 2023 at 10:30
How much contact and personal information do you give away in your LinkedIn profile and who can see it? Here’s why less may be more.
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Safeguarding ports from the rising tide of cyberthreats – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

November 17th 2023 at 11:08
An attack against a port operator that ultimately hobbled some 40 percent of Australia’s import and export capacity highlights the kinds of supply chain shocks that a successful cyberattack can cause
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Is your LinkedIn profile revealing too much?

November 16th 2023 at 10:30
How much contact and personal information do you give away in your LinkedIn profile and who can see it? Here’s why less may be more.
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Level up! These games will make learning about cybersecurity fun

November 14th 2023 at 10:30
Discover six games that will provide valuable knowledge while turning learning about digital security into an enjoyable and rewarding adventure
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Capture the flag: 5 websites to sharpen your hacking skills

November 13th 2023 at 10:30
Through engaging hacking challenges and competitions, CTFs offer an excellent opportunity to test and enhance your security and problem-solving skills
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Spyware disguised as a news app – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

November 10th 2023 at 15:42
The Urdu version of the Hunza News website offers readers the option to download an Android app – little do they know that the app is actually spyware
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Cyber threat intelligence: Getting on the front foot against adversaries

November 10th 2023 at 10:30
By collecting, analyzing and contextualizing information about possible cyberthreats, including the most advanced ones, threat intelligence offers a critical method to identify, assess and mitigate cyber risk
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Unlucky Kamran: Android malware spying on Urdu-speaking residents of Gilgit-Baltistan

November 9th 2023 at 10:30
ESET researchers discovered Kamran, previously unknown malware, which spies on Urdu-speaking readers of Hunza News
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Navigating the security and privacy challenges of large language models

November 6th 2023 at 10:30
Organizations that intend to tap into the potential of LLMs must also be able to manage the risks that could otherwise erode the technology’s business value
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The mysterious demise of the Mozi botnet – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

November 3rd 2023 at 13:26
Various questions linger following the botnet's sudden and deliberate demise, including: who actually initiated it?
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Who killed Mozi? Finally putting the IoT zombie botnet in its grave

November 1st 2023 at 10:30
How ESET Research found a kill switch that had been used to take down one of the most prolific botnets out there
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Closing the gender gap: 7 ways to attract more women into cybersecurity

October 31st 2023 at 10:30
Global Diversity Awareness Month is a timely occasion to reflect on the steps required to remove obstacles to women's participation in the security industry and to consider the value of diversity in the security workforce
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20 scary cybersecurity facts and figures for a haunting Halloween

October 30th 2023 at 10:30
Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close and Halloween is just around the corner, so here is a bunch of spine-tingling figures about some very real tricks and threats lurking online
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Roundcube Webmail servers under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

October 27th 2023 at 13:47
The zero-day exploit deployed by the Winter Vivern APT group only requires that the target views a specially crafted message in a web browser
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ESET APT Activity Report Q2–Q3 2023

October 26th 2023 at 09:30
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 and Q3 2023
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Winter Vivern exploits zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail servers

October 25th 2023 at 09:30
ESET Research recommends updating Roundcube Webmail to the latest available version as soon as possible
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One login to rule them all: Should you sign in with Google or Facebook on other websites?

October 23rd 2023 at 09:30
Why use and keep track of a zillion discrete accounts when you can log into so many apps and websites using your Facebook or Google credentials, right? Not so fast. What’s the trade-off?
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Spearphishing targets in Latin America – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

October 20th 2023 at 12:45
ESET's analysis of cybercrime campaigns in Latin America reveals a notable shift from opportunistic crimeware to more complex threats, including those targeting enterprises and governments
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Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

October 19th 2023 at 09:30
Knowledge is a powerful weapon that can empower your employees to become the first line of defense against threats
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Better safe than sorry: 10 tips to build an effective business backup strategy

October 18th 2023 at 12:42
How robust backup practices can help drive resilience and improve cyber-hygiene in your company
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Operation King TUT: The universe of threats in LATAM

October 17th 2023 at 09:30
ESET researchers reveal a growing sophistication in threats affecting the LATAM region by employing evasion techniques and high-value targeting
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Staying on top of security updates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

October 13th 2023 at 15:09
Why keeping software up to date is a crucial security practice that should be followed by everyone from individual users to SMBs and large enterprises
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Virus Bulletin – building digital armies

October 11th 2023 at 11:21
Security researchers, global organizations, law enforcement and other government agencies need to have the right conversations and test potential scenarios without the pressure of an actual attack
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6 steps to getting the board on board with your cybersecurity program

October 11th 2023 at 09:30
How CISOs and their peers can better engage with boards to get long-term buy-in for strategic initiatives
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Virus Bulletin PUA – a love letter

October 10th 2023 at 09:38
Late nights at VB2023 featured intriguing interactions between security experts and the somewhat enigmatic world of grayware purveyors
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