Category Archives: cyber

Catching a phish with many faces

Here’s a brief dive into the murky waters of shape-shifting attacks that leverage dedicated phishing kits to auto-generate customized login pages on the fly

Beware of phone scams demanding money for ‘missed jury duty’

When we get the call, it’s our legal responsibility to attend jury service. But sometimes that call won’t come from the courts – it will be a scammer.

Toll road scams are in overdrive: Here’s how to protect yourself

Have you received a text message about an unpaid road toll? Make sure you’re not the next victim of a smishing scam.

RSAC 2025 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

From the power of collaborative defense to identity security and AI, catch up on the event’s key themes and discussions

TheWizards APT group uses SLAAC spoofing to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks

ESET researchers analyzed Spellbinder, a lateral movement tool used to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2025 edition

From the near-demise of MITRE’s CVE program to a report showing that AI outperforms elite red teamers in spearphishing, April 2025 was another whirlwind month in cybersecurity

How safe and secure is your iPhone really?

Your iPhone isn’t necessarily as invulnerable to security threats as you may think. Here are the key dangers to watch out for and how to harden your device against bad actors.

Deepfake ‘doctors’ take to TikTok to peddle bogus cures

Look out for AI-generated ‘TikDocs’ who exploit the public’s trust in the medical profession to drive sales of sketchy supplements

How fraudsters abuse Google Forms to spread scams

The form and quiz-building tool is a popular vector for social engineering and malware. Here’s how to stay safe.

Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?

What practical AI attacks exist today? “More than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.

CapCut copycats are on the prowl

Cybercriminals lure content creators with promises of cutting-edge AI wizardry, only to attempt to steal their data or hijack their devices instead

They’re coming for your data: What are infostealers and how do I stay safe?

Here’s what to know about malware that raids email accounts, web browsers, crypto wallets, and more – all in a quest for your sensitive data

Attacks on the education sector are surging: How can cyber-defenders respond?

Academic institutions have a unique set of characteristics that makes them attractive to bad actors. What’s the right antidote to cyber-risk?

Shifting the sands of RansomHub’s EDRKillShifter

ESET researchers discover new ties between affiliates of RansomHub and of rival gangs Medusa, BianLian, and Play

Watch out for these traps lurking in search results

Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results