Category Archives: cyber

Black Hat Europe 2023: Should we regulate AI?

ChatGPT would probably say “Definitely not!”, but will we learn any lessons from the rush to regulate IoT in the past?

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but this doesn’t mean you’re left vulnerable.

Surge in deceptive loan apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET Research reveals details about a growth in the number of deceptive loan apps on Android, their origins and modus operandi

Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

Legacy protocols in the healthcare industry present dangers that can make hospitals extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks.

To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

Contactless payments are quickly becoming ubiquitous – but are they more secure than traditional payment methods?

Navigating privacy: Should we put the brakes on car tracking?

Your car probably knows a lot more about you than it lets on – but is the trade-off of privacy for convenience truly justifiable?

Beware of predatory fin(tech): Loan sharks use Android apps to reach new depths

ESET researchers describe the growth of deceptive loan apps for Android and techniques they use to circumvent Google Play

Teaching appropriate use of AI tech – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Several cases of children creating indecent images of other children using AI software add to the worries about harmful uses of AI technology

Executives behaving badly: 5 ways to manage the executive cyberthreat

Failing to practice what you preach, especially when you are a juicy target for bad actors, creates a situation fraught with considerable risk

Very precisely lost – GPS jamming

The technology is both widely available and well developed, hence it’s also poised to proliferate – especially in the hands of those wishing ill

Retail at risk: Top threats facing retailers this holiday season

While it may be too late to introduce wholesale changes to your security policies, it doesn’t hurt to take a fresh look at where the biggest threats are and which best practices can help neutralize them

‘Tis the season to be wary: 12 steps to ruin a cybercriminal’s day

The holiday shopping season may be the time to splurge, but it’s a also favorite time of year for cybercriminals to target shoppers with phony deals, phishing scams and other threats

Telekopye’s tricks of the trade – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET’s research team reveals details about the onboarding process of the Telekopye scam operation and the various methods that the fraudsters use to defraud people online

Telekopye: Chamber of Neanderthals’ secrets

Insight into groups operating Telekopye bots that scam people in online marketplaces

Your voice is my password

AI-driven voice cloning can make things far too easy for scammers – I know because I’ve tested it so that you don’t have to learn about the risks the hard way.