Category Archives: cyber
ESET Research Podcast: ChatGPT, the MOVEit hack, and Pandora
An AI chatbot inadvertently kindles a cybercrime boom, ransomware bandits plunder organizations without deploying ransomware, and a new botnet enslaves Android TV boxes
ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt the Grandoreiro banking trojan
ESET provided technical analysis, statistical information, known C&C servers and was able to get a glimpse of the victimology
Cyber: The Swiss army knife of tradecraft
In today’s digitally interconnected world, advanced cyber capabilities have become an exceptionally potent and versatile tool of tradecraft for nation-states and criminals alike
Blackwood hijacks software updates to deploy NSPX30 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The previously unknown threat actor used the implant to target Chinese and Japanese companies, as well as individuals in China, Japan, and the UK
Assessing and mitigating supply chain cybersecurity risks
Blindly trusting your partners and suppliers on their security posture is not sustainable – it’s time to take control through effective supplier risk management
NSPX30: A sophisticated AitM-enabled implant evolving since 2005
ESET researchers have discovered NSPX30, a sophisticated implant used by a new China-aligned APT group we have named Blackwood
NSPX30: A sophisticated AitM-enabled implant evolving since 2005
ESET researchers have discovered NSPX30, a sophisticated implant used by a new China-aligned APT group we have named Blackwood
Break the fake: The race is on to stop AI voice cloning scams
As AI-powered voice cloning turbocharges imposter scams, we sit down with ESET’s Jake Moore to discuss how to hang up on ‘hi-fi’ scam calls – and what the future holds for deepfake detection
Why many CISOs consider quitting – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The job of a CISO is becoming increasingly stressful as cybersecurity chiefs face overwhelming workloads and growing concerns over personal liability for security failings
Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this terrifying scam
Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims
Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’
Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal
The 7 deadly cloud security sins and how SMBs can do things better
By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk
Lessons from SEC’s X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC’s X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs
A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?
How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks
Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.




