Category Archives: cyber
MATCHBOIL: New tricks, same old evil intentions
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 9, 2026
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ESET Research catalogs the changes of UAC-0099’s MATCHBOIL downloader from 2024 to 2026
Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 8, 2026
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A plausible-sounding sponsorship offer could mask an attempt to compromise your Google account
The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 7, 2026
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The cybersecurity market is often making it tougher for SMBs to keep threats at bay
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 1, 2026
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Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year’s worth of security patches in one go – here’s how to keep pace
Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 30, 2026
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Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice
The devil is still in the email – but wearing a new mask
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 29, 2026
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When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack
Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 26, 2026
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As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data
Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 25, 2026
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Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out
Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- cyber
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Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account
The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 22, 2026
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As AI opens new paths to company data while making familiar attacks faster and cheaper, SMBs need protection designed around the time and expertise available to operate it
‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 19, 2026
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Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images
Beware the SparroWock: The backdoor that bites, the commands that catch
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 18, 2026
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ESET researchers document SparroWocky, the new flagship backdoor of the FamousSparrow APT group
Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- cyber
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As AI adoption expands the attack surface and adds to the security workload, businesses need automation backed by experts
GuardBreaker: Derailing AI-assisted malware analysis with a code comment
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- Posted on September 11, 2026
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LLM-based code scanners won’t help attackers build a nuclear weapon, but that refusal could work in their favor
Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- cyber
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AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.




