Category Archives: cyber

MATCHBOIL: New tricks, same old evil intentions

ESET Research catalogs the changes of UAC-0099’s MATCHBOIL downloader from 2024 to 2026

Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ESET researchers document SparroWocky, the new flagship backdoor of the FamousSparrow APT group

Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate

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

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?

AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.