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Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Once your crypto has been stolen, it is extremely difficult to get back – be wary of fake promises to retrieve your funds and learn how to avoid becoming a victim twice over
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MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes

Faced with expanding attack surfaces and a barrage of threats, businesses of all sizes are increasingly looking to unlock the manifold capabilities of enterprise-grade security

How space exploration benefits life on Earth: Q&A with David Eicher

We spoke to Astronomy magazine editor-in-chief David Eicher about key challenges facing our planet, the importance of space exploration for humanity, and the possibility of life beyond Earth

Major phishing-as-a-service platform disrupted – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The investigation uncovered at least 40,000 phishing domains that were linked to LabHost and tricked victims into handing over their sensitive details

Gripped by Python: 5 reasons why Python is popular among cybersecurity professionals

Python’s versatility and short learning curve are just two factors that explain the language’s 'grip' on cybersecurity

What makes Starmus unique? Q&A with award-winning filmmaker Todd Miller

The director of the Apollo 11 movie shares his views about the role of technology in addressing pressing global challenges, as well as why he became involved with Starmus

How technology drives progress: Q&A with Nobel laureate Michel Mayor

We spoke to Michel Mayor about the importance of public engagement with science and how to foster responsibility among the youth for the preservation of our changing planet

The vision behind Starmus: Q&A with the festival’s co-founder Garik Israelian

Dr. Israelian talks about Starmus's vision and mission, the importance of inspiring and engaging audiences, and a sense of community within the Starmus universe

Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

What are the risks and consequences of having your health data exposed and what are the steps to take if it happens to you?

The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late

What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be?

The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being

From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe.

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Should children’s apps come with β€˜warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.

eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders

ESET researchers uncovered the eXotic Visit espionage campaign that targets users mainly in India and Pakistan with seemingly innocuous apps

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it

The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Temu's cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight on the data-slurping practices of online services today

How often should you change your passwords?

And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent faΓ§ade can mask a sinister threat.

RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.

Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations

Struggle to know how to help children and teens stay safe in cyberspace? A good ol’ fashioned chat is enough to put them on the right track.

AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The second half of 2023 saw massive growth in AceCryptor-packed malware spreading in the wild, including courtesy of multiple spam campaigns where AceCryptor packed the Rescoms RAT

Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam

Insight into ESET telemetry statistics about AceCryptor in H2 2023 with a focus on Rescoms campaigns in European countries

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data

Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Healthcare organizations remain firmly in attackers' crosshairs, representing 20 percent of all victims of ransomware attacks among critical infrastructure entities in the US in 2023

Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast

We break down the fundamentals of threat intelligence and its role in anticipating and countering emerging threats

How to share sensitive files securely online

Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe

Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity

What cyberthreats could wreak havoc on elections this year and how worried should we as voters be about the integrity of our voting systems?

APT attacks taking aim at Tibetans – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Evasive Panda has been spotted targeting Tibetans in several countries and territories with payloads that included a previously undocumented backdoor ESET has named Nightdoor

Evasive Panda leverages Monlam Festival to target Tibetans

ESET researchers uncover strategic web compromise and supply-chain attacks targeting Tibetans

Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe

The internet can be a wonderful place. But it’s also awash with fraudsters preying on people who are susceptible to fraud.

Irresistible: Hooks, habits and why you can’t put down your phone

Struggle to part ways with your tech? You’re not alone. Here’s why your devices are your vices.

Deceptive AI content and 2024 elections – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As the specter of AI-generated disinformation looms large, tech giants vow to crack down on fabricated content that could sway voters and disrupt elections taking place around the world this year

Blue Team toolkit: 6 open-source tools to assess and enhance corporate defenses

Here’s how the blue team wards off red teamers and a few open-source tools it may leverage to identify chinks in the corporate armor

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

As adversaries increasingly set their sights on vulnerable enterprise VPN software to infiltrate corporate networks, concerns mount about VPNs themselves being a source of cyber risk

10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details from your life? Here’s why this habit may put your privacy and security at risk.

PSYOP campaigns targeting Ukraine – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Coming in two waves, the campaign sought to demoralize Ukrainians and Ukrainian speakers abroad with disinformation messages about war-related subjects

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

Unsuspecting users beware, IP grabbers do not ask for your permission.

Watching out for the fakes: How to spot online disinformation

Why and how are we subjected to so much disinformation nowadays, and is there a way to spot the fakes?

Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Here's how the results of vulnerability scans factor into decisions on cyber-insurance and how human intelligence comes into play in the assessment of such digital signals

What is AI, really? | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast

Artificial intelligence is on everybody’s lips these days, but there are also many misconceptions about what AI actually is and isn’t. We unpack AI's basics, applications and broader implications.

The art of digital sleuthing: How digital forensics unlocks the truth

Learn how the cyber variety of CSI works, from sizing up the crime scene and hunting for clues to piecing together the story that the data has to tell

Deepfakes in the global election year of 2024: A weapon of mass deception?

As fabricated images, videos and audio clips of real people go mainstream, the prospect of a firehose of AI-powered disinformation is a cause for mounting concern

Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Called a "watershed year for ransomware", 2023 marked a reversal from the decline in ransomware payments observed in the previous year

The buck stops here: Why the stakes are high for CISOs

Heavy workloads and the specter of personal liability for incidents take a toll on security leaders, so much so that many of them look for the exits. What does this mean for corporate cyber-defenses?

Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work

As personal devices within corporate networks make for a potentially combustible mix, a cavalier approach to BYOD security won’t cut it

Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, here’s some timely advice on how to prevent scammers from stealing more than your heart

Grandoreiro banking malware disrupted – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The banking trojan, which targeted mostly Brazil, Mexico and Spain, blocked the victim’s screen, logged keystrokes, simulated mouse and keyboard activity and displayed fake pop-up windows

VajraSpy: A Patchwork of espionage apps

ESET researchers discovered several Android apps carrying VajraSpy, a RAT used by the Patchwork APT group

ESET Research Podcast: ChatGPT, the MOVEit hack, and Pandora

An AI chatbot inadvertently kindles a cybercrime boom, ransomware bandits plunder organizations without deploying ransomware, and a new botnet enslaves Android TV boxes

ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt the Grandoreiro banking trojan

ESET provided technical analysis, statistical information, known C&C servers and was able to get a glimpse of the victimology

Cyber: The Swiss army knife of tradecraft

In today’s digitally interconnected world, advanced cyber capabilities have become an exceptionally potent and versatile tool of tradecraft for nation-states and criminals alike

Blackwood hijacks software updates to deploy NSPX30 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The previously unknown threat actor used the implant to target Chinese and Japanese companies, as well as individuals in China, Japan, and the UK

Assessing and mitigating supply chain cybersecurity risks

Blindly trusting your partners and suppliers on their security posture is not sustainable – it’s time to take control through effective supplier risk management

NSPX30: A sophisticated AitM-enabled implant evolving since 2005

ESET researchers have discovered NSPX30, a sophisticated implant used by a new China-aligned APT group we have named Blackwood

NSPX30: A sophisticated AitM-enabled implant evolving since 2005

ESET researchers have discovered NSPX30, a sophisticated implant used by a new China-aligned APT group we have named Blackwood

Break the fake: The race is on to stop AI voice cloning scams

As AI-powered voice cloning turbocharges imposter scams, we sit down with ESET’s Jake Moore to discuss how to hang up on β€˜hi-fi’ scam calls – and what the future holds for deepfake detection
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