Friday, December 20, 2024 from avast! blog
2024 has been filled with many ups, downs ... and scams. As we navigate the treacherous waters of the digital realm, let’s take a moment and make note of the tactics behind the phishing emails that graced millions of inboxes across the...Thursday, December 19, 2024 from avast! blog
Have you found yourself scrolling through Shein’s endless feed of trendy clothes and asking yourself, “Is it safe to buy from here?” You’re not alone. Thursday, December 19, 2024 from avast! blog
A thoughtful friend gifted me a gimbal for my phone. A gimbal is a special handle with a gyroscopic motor that takes your mobile filming to the next…you know what, it’s not important. Monday, December 16, 2024 from avast! blog
How many times you’ve clicked the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA checkbox without a second thought? We’ve all done it … countless times. It’s such a familiar step that we don’t question it. And, cybercriminals have taken note of that. ...Monday, December 16, 2024 from avast! blog
Who wants a free phone or gift cards? Perhaps a free vacation? It’s easy to understand the allure of giveaways on social media. But here's the catch: not all giveaways are real. Fake giveaways are one of the many traps scammers use to...Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from avast! blog
The holiday season often brings the excitement of receiving or gifting the latest tech gadgets, from smartphones to laptops and internet-connected devices. The thrill of starting with a brand-new device, free from smudges and clutter, is...Friday, December 6, 2024 from avast! blog
Need to do some last-minute shopping for the holidays? Found a cool shop with great deals? Check it once, check it twice. Make sure you’re buying from a legitimate online store .Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from avast! blog
You might have heard of ransomware before—maybe even seen stories of people or businesses getting locked out of their own files unless they pay up. Well, brace yourself because ransomware attacks kept their momentum going from Q2 to...Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from avast! blog
Picture this: you download a harmless-looking app, maybe a phone cleaner or a new browser, only to find your screen bombarded by ads. Irritating, to say the least. Thursday, November 14, 2024 from avast! blog
Oh, the holidays! A time for cheer, a time for joy, a time for ... a whole lot of shopping. As gift lists grow, shoppers are hitting the internet in search of the most popular items, hoping to score the perfect deal along the way. Friday, November 8, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Following the takedown of RedLine Stealer by international authorities, ESET researchers are publicly releasing their research into the infostealer’s backend modulesThursday, November 7, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2024 and Q3 2024Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversityThursday, October 31, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Election interference, American Water and the Internet Archive breaches, new cybersecurity laws, and more – October saw no shortage of impactful cybersecurity news storiesWednesday, October 30, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results.Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit itMonday, October 28, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
As methane emissions come under heightened global scrutiny, learn how a state-of-the-art satellite can pinpoint their sources and deliver the insights needed for targeted mitigation effortsMonday, October 28, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET researchers discovered a previously undocumented toolset used by Evasive Panda to access and retrieve data from cloud servicesThursday, October 24, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Learn how a rather clumsy cybercrime group wielding buggy malicious tools managed to compromise a number of SMBs in various parts of the worldWednesday, October 23, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Novice ransomware group Embargo is testing and deploying a new Rust-based toolkitMonday, October 21, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbersFriday, October 18, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
The average time it takes attackers to weaponize a vulnerability, either before or after a patch is released, shrank from 63 days in 2018-2019 to just five days last yearWednesday, October 16, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
“Hey, wanna chat?” This innocent phrase can take on a sinister meaning when it comes from an adult to a child online and even be the start of a predatory relationshipTuesday, October 15, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Ever alert to fresh money-making opportunities, fraudsters are blending physical and digital threats to steal drivers’ payment detailsMonday, October 14, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
The world needs more cybersecurity professionals – here are three great ways to give you an ‘in’ to the ever-growing and rewarding security industryFriday, October 11, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET research dives deep into a series of attacks that leveraged bespoke toolsets to compromise air-gapped systems belonging to governmental and diplomatic entitiesThursday, October 10, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET Research shares new findings about Telekopye, a scam toolkit used to defraud people on online marketplaces, and newly on accommodation booking platformsTuesday, October 8, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility?Monday, October 7, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET Research analyzed two separate toolsets for breaching air-gapped systems, used by a cyberespionage threat actor known as GoldenJackalFriday, October 4, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
As highlighted by new ESET research this week, attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is a complex affairWednesday, October 2, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET Research details the tools and activities of a new China-aligned threat actor, CeranaKeeper, focusing on massive data exfiltration in Southeast AsiaTuesday, October 1, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilienceTuesday, October 1, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practicesFriday, September 27, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET research examines the group's malicious wares as used to spy on targets in Ukraine in the past two yearsThursday, September 26, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET Research has conducted a comprehensive technical analysis of Gamaredon’s toolset used to conduct its cyberespionage activities focused in UkraineWednesday, September 25, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by fraudsters’ scare tacticsTuesday, September 24, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the appFriday, September 20, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
With just weeks to go before the US presidential election, the FBI and the CISA are warning about attempts to sow distrust in the electoral processThursday, September 19, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
How do analyst relations professionals 'sort through the noise' and help deliver the not-so-secret sauce for a company's success? We spoke with ESET's expert to find out.Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Proper disclosure of a cyber-incident can help shield your business from further financial and reputational damage, and cyber-insurers can step in to helpTuesday, September 17, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET researchers discuss how they uncovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allowed attackers to send malicious files posing as videosMonday, September 16, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Artificial intelligence is just a spoke in the wheel of security – an important spoke but, alas, only oneFriday, September 13, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET research also finds that CosmicBeetle attempts to exploit the notoriety of the LockBit ransomware gang to advance its own endsWednesday, September 11, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricksTuesday, September 10, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
CosmicBeetle, after improving its own ransomware, tries its luck as a RansomHub affiliateFriday, September 6, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
The schemes disproportionately victimize senior citizens, as those aged 60 or over were more than three times as likely as younger adults to fall prey to the scamsThursday, September 5, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
ESET researchers discuss HotPage, a recently discovered adware armed with a highest-privilege, yet vulnerable, Microsoft-signed driverWednesday, September 4, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance optionsTuesday, September 3, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an adWednesday, August 28, 2024 from We Live Security » Languages » English
The discovery of the NGate malware by ESET Research is another example of how sophisticated Android threats have become