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From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun

What are some of the key cybersecurity trends that people and organizations should have on their radars this year?

Is AI companionship the future of not-so-human connection – and even the cure for loneliness?

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.

How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks

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

By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk

Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal

Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims

The job of a CISO is becoming increasingly stressful as cybersecurity chiefs face overwhelming workloads and growing concerns over personal liability for security failings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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 the basics and examine AI's broader implications.

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

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

You would never give your personal ID to random strangers, right? So why provide the ID of your computer? Unsuspecting users beware, IP grabbers do not ask for your permission.

A mix of PSYOPs, espionage and … fake Canadian pharmacies!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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