Category Archives: cyber

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think

WinRAR zero-day exploited in espionage attacks against high-value targets

The attacks used spearphishing campaigns to target financial, manufacturing, defense, and logistics companies in Europe and Canada, ESET research finds

Update WinRAR tools now: RomCom and others exploiting zero-day vulnerability

ESET Research discovered a zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR being exploited in the wild in the guise of job application documents; the weaponized archives exploited a path traversal flaw to compromise their targets

Black Hat USA 2025: Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?

A sky-high premium may not always reflect your company’s security posture

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.

Black Hat USA 2025: Does successful cybersecurity today increase cyber-risk tomorrow?

Success in cybersecurity is when nothing happens, plus other standout themes from two of the event’s keynotes

Black Hat USA 2025: Policy compliance and the myth of the silver bullet

Who’s to blame when the AI tool managing a company’s compliance status gets it wrong?

ESET Threat Report H1 2025: ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch

Threat actors are embracing ClickFix, ransomware gangs are turning on each other – toppling even the leaders – and law enforcement is disrupting one infostealer after another

Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)

Here’s what you need to know about the inner workings of modern spyware and how to stay away from apps that know too much

Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition

Here’s a look at cybersecurity stories that moved the needle, raised the alarm, or offered vital lessons in July 2025

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for

SharePoint under fire: ToolShell attacks hit organizations worldwide

The ToolShell bugs are being exploited by cybercriminals and APT groups alike, with the US on the receiving end of 13 percent of all attacks

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Before rushing to prove that you’re not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware

ToolShell: An all-you-can-eat buffet for threat actors

ESET Research has been monitoring attacks involving the recently discovered ToolShell zero-day vulnerabilities