Category Archives: cyber
Amatera: How the prolific infostealer works and spreads
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- Posted on October 30, 2026
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The malware that topped ESET’s infostealer detections in Latin America in the first half of 2026 is an example of how cybercrime has professionalized
ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2026–Q3 2026
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- Posted on October 29, 2026
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An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2026 and Q3 2026
Lessons from Cybersecurity Black Week
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 29, 2026
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A critical PHP flaw, leaked Linux kernel reports, a poisoned LiteLLM release, and more, all in seven days. Which threats called for immediate action, and which generated more noise than real danger?
PHP2Shell: What to know about two critical PHP flaws
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- Posted on October 27, 2026
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Here’s the lowdown on CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, as well as what website owners and IT teams should do to stay safe – all in a little more than two minutes
MythicRatatoskr: An Yggdrasil-enabled backdoor deployed in a UAC-0099-Sandworm collaboration
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- Posted on October 23, 2026
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ESET researchers uncover MythicRatatoskr – a previously unknown Go-based backdoor hiding its C&C server inside the Yggdrasil mesh network – that paved the way for a destructive attack against a Ukrainian grain firm
Is the ad a scam? How to tell before you click
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- Posted on October 21, 2026
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You can trust a social media platform and still get scammed by an ad running on it
Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 17, 2026
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If you’re suddenly being overwhelmed with sign-up emails, it could very well be a sign of something more serious
Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 15, 2026
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Open Enrollment is peak season for Medicare fraud – here’s how to tell real outreach from fakes and keep your details safe
What to do when a data breach notice doesn’t say much
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on October 13, 2026
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Data breach notifications are telling victims less than ever. What the company leaves out can still shape what you do next.
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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




