Category Archives: cyber

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.

As breakout time accelerates, prevention-first cybersecurity takes center stage

Threat actors are using AI to supercharge tried-and-tested TTPs. When attacks move this fast, cyber-defenders need to rethink their own strategy.

Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate

Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay.

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2026 edition

The past four weeks have seen a slew of new cybersecurity wake-up calls that showed why every organization needs a well-thought-out cyber-resilience plan

RSAC 2026 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

This year, AI agents took the center stage – as a defensive capability, but more pressingly as a risk many organizations haven’t caught up with

A cunning predator: How Silver Fox preys on Japanese firms this tax season

Silver Fox is back in Japan, spoofing tax and HR emails timed to the one season when no one thinks twice about opening them

Virtual machines, virtually everywhere – and with real security gaps

Cloud VMs offer unmatched speed, scale and flexibility – all of which could eventually count for little if they’re left to fend for themselves

Cloud workload security: Mind the gaps

As IT infrastructure expands, visibility and control often lag behind – until an incident forces a reckoning

Move fast and save things: A quick guide to recovering a hacked account

What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem