Corporate data breaches are a gateway to identity fraud, but they’re not the only one. Here’s a lowdown on how your personal data could be stolen – and how to make sure it isn’t.

When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to tell a friend apart from a foe.

The computer scientist and AI researcher shares her thoughts on the technology’s potential and pitfalls – and what may lie ahead for us

From an exploited vulnerability in a third-party ChatGPT tool to a bizarre twist on ransomware demands, it’s a wrap on another month filled with impactful cybersecurity news

ESET researchers also examine the growing threat posed by tools that ransomware affiliates deploy in an attempt to disrupt EDR security solutions

Once thought to be dormant, the China-aligned group has also been observed using the privately-sold ShadowPad backdoor for the first time

Your company’s ability to tackle the ransomware threat head-on can ultimately be a competitive advantage

Security awareness training doesn’t have to be a snoozefest – games and stories can help instill ‘sticky’ habits that will kick in when a danger is near

ESET researchers uncover the toolset used by the FamousSparrow APT group, including two undocumented versions of the group’s signature backdoor, SparrowDoor

ESET researchers detail a global espionage operation by FishMonger, the APT group run by I‑SOON

The group’s Operation AkaiRyū begins with targeted spearphishing emails that use the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as a lure

Here’s what’s been hot on the AI scene over the past 12 months, how it’s changing the face of warfare, and how you can fight AI-powered scams

ESET researchers discover new ties between affiliates of RansomHub and of rival gangs Medusa, BianLian, and Play

While relatively rare, real-world incidents impacting operational technology highlight that organizations in critical infrastructure can’t afford to dismiss the OT threat

Listen up, this is sure to be music to your ears – a few minutes spent securing your account today can save you a ton of trouble tomorrow

Malicious use of AI is reshaping the fraud landscape, creating major new risks for businesses

ESET researchers uncovered MirrorFace activity that expanded beyond its usual focus on Japan and targeted a Central European diplomatic institute with the ANEL backdoor

By taking time to understand and communicate the impact of undesirable online behavior, you can teach your kids an invaluable set of life lessons for a new digital age

Big shifts in the infostealer scene, novel attack vector against iOS and Android, and a massive surge in investment scams on social media

Take a moment to think beyond our current capabilities and consider what might come next in the grand story of evolution

With AI’s pattern recognition capabilities well-established, Mr. Schölkopf’s talk shifts the focus to a pressing question: what will be the next great leap for AI?

Ransomware payments trending down, the cyber-resilience gap facing SMBs, and APT groups embracing generative AI – it’s a wrap on another month filled with impactful security news

Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results

The Sednit espionage group, also known as the Sofacy group, APT28 or “Fancy Bear”, has been targeting various institutions for many years. We recently discovered a component the group employed to reach physically isolated computer networks — “air-gapped” networks — and exfiltrate sensitive files from them through removable drives.

After taking a look at recent Korplug (PlugX) detections, we identified two larger scale campaigns employing this well-known Remote Access Trojan. This blog gives an overview of the first one

Microsoft’s .NET framework, which is used to build millions of websites and online applications, is taking further steps to go completely open-source, Microsoft has announced at the Connect() virtual development event. The company also stated its commitment to eventually ensure the free code runs on Mac OS and Linux too, Wired reports.

ESET study reveals many IT professionals are guilty of storing indecent material on their mobile phones, which would leave them embarrassed if lost.