Category Archives: cyber
Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike
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- Posted on April 11, 2026
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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
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- Posted on April 8, 2026
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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
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- Posted on April 2, 2026
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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
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- Posted on April 1, 2026
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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
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- Posted on March 28, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 28, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 26, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 25, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 21, 2026
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What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem
EDR killers explained: Beyond the drivers
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- Posted on March 20, 2026
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ESET researchers dive deeper into the EDR killer ecosystem, disclosing how attackers abuse vulnerable drivers
Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition
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- Posted on March 14, 2026
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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
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- Posted on March 13, 2026
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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
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- Posted on March 11, 2026
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The resurgence of one of Russia’s most notorious APT groups
What cybersecurity actually does for your business
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- Posted on March 7, 2026
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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
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- Posted on March 6, 2026
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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




