Category Archives: cyber

PlushDaemon compromises network devices for adversary-in-the-middle attacks

ESET researchers have discovered a network implant used by the China-aligned PlushDaemon APT group to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks

What if your romantic AI chatbot can’t keep a secret?

Does your chatbot know too much? Think twice before you tell your AI companion everything.

How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe

Look no further to learn how cybercriminals could try to crack your vault and how you can keep your logins safe

Why shadow AI could be your biggest security blind spot

From unintentional data leakage to buggy code, here’s why you should care about unsanctioned AI use in your company

The who, where, and how of APT attacks in Q2 2025–Q3 2025

ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe highlights some of the key findings from the latest issue of the ESET APT Activity Report

In memoriam: David Harley

Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security

ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2025–Q3 2025

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2025 and Q3 2025

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp screen-sharing scam you didn’t see coming

How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data

How social engineering works | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E6)

Think you could never fall for an online scam? Think again. Here’s how scammers could exploit psychology to deceive you – and what you can do to stay one step ahead

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Building resilience against ransomware

Ransomware rages on and no organization is too small to be targeted by cyber-extortionists. How can your business protect itself against the threat?

SnakeStealer: How it preys on personal data – and how you can protect yourself

Here’s what to know about the malware with an insatiable appetite for valuable data, so much so that it tops this year’s infostealer detection charts

Gotta fly: Lazarus targets the UAV sector

ESET research analyzes a recent instance of the Operation DreamJob cyberespionage campaign conducted by Lazarus, a North Korea-aligned APT group

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Cyber-risk thrives in the shadows

Shadow IT leaves organizations exposed to cyberattacks and raises the risk of data loss and compliance failures

How MDR can give MSPs the edge in a competitive market

With cybersecurity talent in short supply and threats evolving fast, managed detection and response is emerging as a strategic necessity for MSPs

Recruitment red flags: Can you spot a spy posing as a job seeker?

Here’s what to know about a recent spin on an insider threat – fake North Korean IT workers infiltrating western firms