Category Archives: cyber
Protecting education: How MDR can tip the balance in favor of schools
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 5, 2026
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The education sector is notoriously short on cash, but rich in assets for threat actors to target. How can managed detection and response (MDR) help learning institutions regain the initiative?
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – February 2026 edition
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on March 1, 2026
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In this roundup, Tony looks at how opportunistic threat actors are taking advantage of weak authentication, unmanaged exposure, and popular AI tools
Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 28, 2026
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Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks.
Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 24, 2026
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Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers.
Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 20, 2026
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Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.
PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 20, 2026
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ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow
Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 18, 2026
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When it comes to our children’s digital lives, prohibition rarely works. It’s our responsibility to help them build a healthy relationship with tech.
Naming and shaming: How ransomware groups tighten the screws on victims
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 13, 2026
- cyber
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When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news cycle
Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 11, 2026
- cyber
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It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.
OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 5, 2026
- cyber
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The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.
A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 3, 2026
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It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.
DynoWiper update: Technical analysis and attribution
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- cyber
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ESET researchers present technical details on a recent data destruction incident affecting a company in Poland’s energy sector
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition
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- Posted on January 31, 2026
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The trends that emerged in January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout the year
Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as lure in targeted spyware campaign in Pakistan
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 29, 2026
- cyber
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ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation
Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on January 28, 2026
- cyber
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Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.




