Category Archives: cyber

DeceptiveDevelopment targets freelance developers

ESET researchers analyzed a campaign delivering malware bundled with job interview challenges

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff

Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights

The atmospheric scientist makes a compelling case for a head-to-heart-to-hands connection as a catalyst for climate action

Untrustworthy AI: How to deal with data poisoning

You should think twice before trusting your AI assistant, as database poisoning can markedly alter its output – even dangerously so

Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights

Left unchecked, AI’s energy and carbon footprint could become a significant concern. Can our AI systems be far less energy-hungry without sacrificing performance?

Brian Greene: Until the end of time | Starmus highlights

The renowned physicist explores how time and entropy shape the evolution of the universe, the nature of existence, and the eventual fate of everything, including humanity

What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)

Ever wondered what it’s like to hack for a living – legally? Learn about the art and thrill of ethical hacking and how white-hat hackers help organizations tighten up their security.

Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights

As AI advances at a rapid clip, reshaping industries, automating tasks, and redefining what machines can achieve, one question looms large: what remains uniquely human?

How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here’s how to fight back

Patch or perish: How organizations can master vulnerability management

Don’t wait for a costly breach to provide a painful reminder of the importance of timely software patching

How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek’s rise

As is their wont, cybercriminals waste no time launching attacks that aim to cash in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus, what else to know before using DeepSeek

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2025 edition

DeepSeek’s bursting onto the AI scene, apparent shifts in US cybersecurity policies, and a massive student data breach all signal another eventful year in cybersecurity and data privacy

Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes

The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down

ESET Research Podcast: CosmicBeetle

Learn how a rather clumsy cybercrime group wielding buggy malicious tools managed to compromise a number of SMBs in various parts of the world

Threat actors exploiting zero-days faster than ever – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The average time it takes attackers to weaponize a vulnerability, either before or after a patch is released, shrank from 63 days in 2018-2019 to just five days last year