• Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media
    Monday, August 18, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Can you tell the difference between legitimate marketing and deepfake scam ads? It’s not always as easy as you may think.
  • Supply-chain dependencies: Check your resilience blind spot
    Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Does your business truly understand its dependencies, and how to mitigate the risks posed by an attack on them?
  • How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game
    Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think
  • WinRAR zero-day exploited in espionage attacks against high-value targets
    Monday, August 11, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    The attacks used spearphishing campaigns to target financial, manufacturing, defense, and logistics companies in Europe and Canada, ESET research finds
  • Update WinRAR tools now: RomCom and others exploiting zero-day vulnerability
    Monday, August 11, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Research discovered a zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR being exploited in the wild in the guise of job application documents; the weaponized archives exploited a path traversal flaw to compromise their targets
  • Black Hat USA 2025: Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?
    Friday, August 8, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    A sky-high premium may not always reflect your company’s security posture
  • Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?
    Friday, August 8, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.
  • Black Hat USA 2025: Policy compliance and the myth of the silver bullet
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Who’s to blame when the AI tool managing a company’s compliance status gets it wrong?
  • Black Hat USA 2025: Does successful cybersecurity today increase cyber-risk tomorrow?
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Success in cybersecurity is when nothing happens, plus other standout themes from two of the event’s keynotes
  • Match or trap? Online dating scams and other dangers to know
    Thursday, August 7, 2025 from avast! blog
    Match or trap? Online dating scams and other dangers to know First comes swiping, then comes… scams? Online dating can lead to lasting love, but it can also open the door to heartbreak, fraud, and safety risks. Here’s what to watch out for so you can date smarter and safer.  
  • ESET Threat Report H1 2025: ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch
    Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Threat actors are embracing ClickFix, ransomware gangs are turning on each other – toppling even the leaders – and law enforcement is disrupting one infostealer after another
  • Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)
    Friday, August 1, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Here's what you need to know about the inner workings of modern spyware and how to stay away from apps that know too much
  • Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption
    Friday, August 1, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity
  • AI meets ransomware: a new cyber threat
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 from avast! blog
    AI meets ransomware: a new cyber threat Ransomware has long been one of the most feared cyber threats on the internet, and for good reason. It’s fast, disruptive, and increasingly effective at locking up your most important files and demanding payment in exchange for their...
  • This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Here's a look at cybersecurity stories that moved the needle, raised the alarm, or offered vital lessons in July 2025
  • PharmaFraud: how illegal online pharmacies endanger your health and your wallet
    Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from avast! blog
    PharmaFraud: how illegal online pharmacies endanger your health and your wallet Even when a website looks legitimate, buying medicine online can expose you to scams that might seriously impact your finances, data or even physical health.  
  • The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe
    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for
  • SharePoint under fire: ToolShell attacks hit organizations worldwide
    Friday, July 25, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    The ToolShell bugs are being exploited by cybercriminals and APT groups alike, with the US on the receiving end of 13 percent of all attacks
  • ToolShell: An all-you-can-eat buffet for threat actors
    Thursday, July 24, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Research has been monitoring attacks involving the recently discovered ToolShell zero-day vulnerabilities
  • Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
    Thursday, July 24, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware
  • Why is your data worth so much? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E4)
    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Behind every free online service, there's a price being paid. Learn why your digital footprint is so valuable, and why you might be the product.
  • Unmasking AsyncRAT: Navigating the labyrinth of forks
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET researchers map out the labyrinthine relationships among the vast hierarchy of AsyncRAT variants
  • Family first: fighting scams together
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from avast! blog
    Family first: fighting scams together Avast’s new report spotlights the digital risks facing older generations and how family members can support them with empathy, confidence, and the right tools.
  • How to get into cybersecurity | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E3)
    Friday, July 4, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Cracking the code of a successful cybersecurity career starts here. Hear from ESET's Robert Lipovsky as he reveals how to break into and thrive in this fast-paced field.
  • Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid
    Friday, July 4, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams.
  • How government cyber cuts will affect you and your business
    Thursday, July 3, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Deep cuts in cybersecurity spending risk creating ripple effects that will put many organizations at a higher risk of falling victim to cyberattacks
  • Gamaredon in 2024: Cranking out spearphishing campaigns against Ukraine with an evolved toolset
    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Research analyzes Gamaredon’s updated cyberespionage toolset, new stealth-focused techniques, and aggressive spearphishing operations observed throughout 2024
  • ESET Threat Report H1 2025: Key findings
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe reviews some of the report's standout findings and their implications for organizations in 2025 and beyond
  • ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2024–Q1 2025: Malware sharing, wipers and exploits
    Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET experts discuss Sandworm’s new data wiper, UnsolicitedBooker’s relentless campaigns, attribution challenges amid tool-sharing, and other key findings from the latest APT Activity Report
  • This month in security with Tony Anscombe – June 2025 edition
    Saturday, June 28, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    From Australia's new ransomware payment disclosure rules to another record-breaking DDoS attack, June 2025 saw no shortage of interesting cybersecurity news
  • ESET Threat Report H1 2025
    Thursday, June 26, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    A view of the H1 2025 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
  • Why AI scam protection is more important than ever
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from avast! blog
    Why AI scam protection is more important than ever In a world where technology keeps us connected, informed, and entertained, it also creates new opportunities for scammers to sneak into our digital lives. From phishing emails to fake websites and AI-generated messages that seem eerily...
  • BladedFeline: Whispering in the dark
    Thursday, June 5, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET researchers analyzed a cyberespionage campaign conducted by BladedFeline, an Iran-aligned APT group with likely ties to OilRig
  • Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals
    Monday, June 2, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Do you have online accounts you haven't used in years? If so, a bit of digital spring cleaning might be in order.
  • This month in security with Tony Anscombe – May 2025 edition
    Friday, May 30, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    From a flurry of attacks targeting UK retailers to campaigns corralling end-of-life routers into botnets, it's a wrap on another month filled with impactful cybersecurity news
  • How crypto is changing the game for financial scammers
    Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from avast! blog
    How crypto is changing the game for financial scammers Cryptocurrency has transformed how we save, spend, and invest money. But with this wave of innovation comes a new breed of scams—slick, high-tech, and harder to spot than ever.  
  • The latest in phishing scams: stealing your information through fake online forms
    Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from avast! blog
    The latest in phishing scams: stealing your information through fake online forms Online threats have become increasingly sophisticated, and phishing attacks are no exception. Among the many tactics cybercriminals deploy, developing phishing campaigns by mimicking well-known companies and duplicating their online...
  • Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails
    Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Cybercriminals impersonate the trusted e-signature brand and send fake Docusign notifications to trick people into giving away their personal or corporate data
  • Danabot under the microscope
    Friday, May 23, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Research has been tracking Danabot’s activity since 2018 as part of a global effort that resulted in a major disruption of the malware’s infrastructure
  • Danabot: Analyzing a fallen empire
    Thursday, May 22, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Research shares its findings on the workings of Danabot, an infostealer recently disrupted in a multinational law enforcement operation
  • Lumma Stealer: Down for the count
    Thursday, May 22, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    The bustling cybercrime enterprise has been dealt a significant blow in a global operation that relied on the expertise of ESET and other technology companies
  • ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Lumma Stealer
    Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Our intense monitoring of tens of thousands of malicious samples helped this global disruption operation
  • The who, where, and how of APT attacks in Q4 2024–Q1 2025
    Monday, May 19, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe highlights key findings from the latest issue of the ESET APT Activity Report
  • ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2024–Q1 2025
    Monday, May 19, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025
  • Sednit abuses XSS flaws to hit gov't entities, defense companies
    Thursday, May 15, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Operation RoundPress targets webmail software to steal secrets from email accounts belonging mainly to governmental organizations in Ukraine and defense contractors in the EU
  • Operation RoundPress
    Thursday, May 15, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    ESET researchers uncover a Russia-aligned espionage operation targeting webmail servers via XSS vulnerabilities
  • How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk
    Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from avast! blog
    How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk Changing your name—whether due to marriage, divorce, or personal choice—is a significant life event. However, this process involves sharing sensitive personal information across various platforms, making it a potential target for...
  • How can we counter online disinformation? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E2)
    Monday, May 12, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Ever wondered why a lie can spread faster than the truth? Tune in for an insightful look at disinformation and how we can fight one of the most pressing challenges facing our digital world.
  • Catching a phish with many faces
    Friday, May 9, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    Here’s a brief dive into the murky waters of shape-shifting attacks that leverage dedicated phishing kits to auto-generate customized login pages on the fly
  • Beware of phone scams demanding money for ‘missed jury duty’
    Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from We Live Security » Languages » English
    When we get the call, it’s our legal responsibility to attend jury service. But sometimes that call won’t come from the courts – it will be a scammer.
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