Beware of threats lurking in booby-trapped PDF files
Looks can be deceiving, so much so that the familiar icon could mask malware designed to steal your data and money.
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Manufacturing under fire: Strengthening cyber-defenses amid surging threats
Manufacturers operate in one of the most unforgiving threat environments and face a unique set of pressures that make attacks particularly damaging
New spyware campaigns target privacy-conscious Android users in the UAE
ESET researchers have discovered campaigns distributing spyware disguised as Android Signal and ToTok apps, targeting users in the United Arab Emirates
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Knowledge is power
We're kicking off the month with a focus on the human element: the first line of defense, but also the path of least resistance for many cybercriminals
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2025 edition
The past 30 days have seen no shortage of new threats and incidents that brought into sharp relief the need for well-thought-out cyber-resilience plans
Roblox executors: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked
You could be getting more than you bargained for when you download that cheat tool promising quick wins
DeceptiveDevelopment: From primitive crypto theft to sophisticated AI-based deception
Malware operators collaborate with covert North Korean IT workers, posing a threat to both headhunters and job seekers
Watch out for SVG files booby-trapped with malware
What you see is not always what you get as cybercriminals increasingly weaponize SVG files as delivery vectors for stealthy malware
Gamaredon X Turla collab
Notorious APT group Turla collaborates with Gamaredon, both FSB-associated groups, to compromise high‑profile targets in Ukraine
Small businesses, big targets: Protecting your business against ransomware
Long known to be a sweet spot for cybercriminals, small businesses are more likely to be victimized by ransomware than large enterprises
HybridPetya: The Petya/NotPetya copycat comes with a twist
HybridPetya is the fourth publicly known real or proof-of-concept bootkit with UEFI Secure Boot bypass functionality
Introducing HybridPetya: Petya/NotPetya copycat with UEFI Secure Boot bypass
UEFI copycat of Petya/NotPetya exploiting CVE-2024-7344 discovered on VirusTotal
Are cybercriminals hacking your systems – or just logging in?
As bad actors often simply waltz through companies’ digital front doors with a key, here’s how to keep your own door locked tight
Preventing business disruption and building cyber-resilience with MDR
Given the serious financial and reputational risks of incidents that grind business to a halt, organizations need to prioritize a prevention-first cybersecur...
Under lock and key: Safeguarding business data with encryption
As the attack surface expands and the threat landscape grows more complex, it’s time to consider whether your data protection strategy is fit for purpose
GhostRedirector poisons Windows servers: Backdoors with a side of Potatoes
ESET researchers have identified a new threat actor targeting Windows servers with a passive C++ backdoor and a malicious IIS module that manipulates Google ...
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – August 2025 edition
From Meta shutting down millions of WhatsApp accounts linked to scam centers all the way to attacks at water facilities in Europe, August 2025 saw no shortag...
Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”
Cyberbullying is a fact of life in our digital-centric society, but there are ways to push back
First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research
The discovery of PromptLock shows how malicious use of AI models could supercharge ransomware and other threats
"What happens online stays online" and other cyberbullying myths, debunked
Separating truth from fiction is the first step towards making better parenting decisions. Let’s puncture some of the most common misconceptions about online...