Category Archives: cyber

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

EDR killers explained: Beyond the drivers

ESET researchers dive deeper into the EDR killer ecosystem, disclosing how attackers abuse vulnerable drivers

Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition

ESET’s Jake Moore used smart glasses, deepfakes and face swaps to ‘hack’ widely-used facial recognition systems – and he’ll demo it all at RSAC 2026

Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar

The cybersecurity implications of the war in the Middle East extend far beyond the region. Here’s where to focus your defenses.

Sednit reloaded: Back in the trenches

The resurgence of one of Russia’s most notorious APT groups

What cybersecurity actually does for your business

The ability to continue operating safely in an unsafe environment where competitors cannot is a competitive advantage that is rarely measured or discussed

How SMBs use threat research and MDR to build a defensive edge

We speak to Director of ESET Threat Research Jean-Ian Boutin about where solutions that blend advanced technology with human expertise provide the most practical value for businesses