Category Archives: cyber

The quest for greater tech independence

A complete decoupling from US technology is neither realistic nor necessary, but the changing environment does require nations and companies to reassess their relationships and dependencies

Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.

FrostyNeighbor: Fresh mischief and digital shenanigans

ESET researchers uncovered new activities attributed to FrostyNeighbor, updating its compromise chain to support the group’s continual cyberespionage operations

Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses

Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk.

Fake call logs, real payments: How CallPhantom tricks Android users

ESET researchers uncovered fraudulent apps on Google Play that claim to provide the call history “for any number” and had been downloaded more than seven million times before being taken down

Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456

How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string?

A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack

ESET researchers have investigated an ongoing attack by the ScarCruft APT group that targets the Yanbian region via backdoor-laced Windows and Android games

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition

Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 – here’s some of what made the headlines this month

The calm before the ransom: What you see is not all there is

A breach claims the systems as well as the confidence that was, in retrospect, a major vulnerability

GopherWhisper: A burrow full of malware

ESET Research has discovered a new China-aligned APT group that we’ve named GopherWhisper, which targets Mongolian governmental institutions

New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app

ESET researchers discover another iteration of NGate malware, this time possibly developed with the assistance of AI

What the ransom note won’t say

An attack is what you see, but a business operation is what you’re up against

That data breach alert might be a trap

Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot.

Supply chain dependencies: Have you checked your blind spot?

Your biggest risk may be a vendor you trust. How can SMBs map their third-party blind spots and build operational resilience?

Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse.