Category Archives: cyber

FishMonger’s arsenal upgraded: SprySOCKS for Windows

ESET researchers have discovered SprySOCKS for Windows, FishMonger’s backdoor weaponizing a kernel driver for advanced stealthiness

EvilTokens: A phishing attack that doesn’t steal your password

A phishing kit subverting Microsoft’s legitimate authentication flow lets attackers break into accounts without stealing passwords or creating fake login pages

OceanLotus: From external espionage to domestic targeting

A shift in operational pattern of the infamous Vietnam-aligned APT group

SMB cyber-readiness: What makes or breaks it

A company that’s expecting a cyberattack but hasn’t actively prepared for it risks making the hardest decisions at the worst possible moment

Cybercriminals: the ‘auditors’ you never hired

Every organisation gets audited. The question is who does the auditing.

Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk

Your child’s first data breach may happen before they’ve even opened a bank account. Here’s how to keep their digital life safe.

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – May 2026 edition

In this roundup, Tony looks at attacks against Polish water treatment facilities, how AI-directed attacks failed in Mexico, and what Google believes is the first AI-generated zero-day exploit

ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2025–Q1 2026

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026

What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Using chatbots for medical advice could elicit hallucinations and even expose you to security and privacy risks. Here’s what’s at stake and how to stay safe.

BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices

The malware pairs remote access capabilities with ready-made campaign tools, lowering the barrier for full device compromise

Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise

Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data

Webworm: New burrowing techniques

ESET researchers describe new tools and techniques that the Webworm APT group recently added to its arsenal

The quest for greater tech independence

A complete decoupling from US technology is neither realistic nor necessary, but the changing environment does require nations and companies to reassess their relationships and dependencies

Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.

FrostyNeighbor: Fresh mischief and digital shenanigans

ESET researchers uncovered new activities attributed to FrostyNeighbor, updating its compromise chain to support the group’s continual cyberespionage operations