Category Archives: cyber
FishMonger’s arsenal upgraded: SprySOCKS for Windows
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 17, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 16, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 12, 2026
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A shift in operational pattern of the infamous Vietnam-aligned APT group
SMB cyber-readiness: What makes or breaks it
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 11, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 10, 2026
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Every organisation gets audited. The question is who does the auditing.
Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 4, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 30, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 29, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 28, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 27, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 23, 2026
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Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data
Webworm: New burrowing techniques
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 21, 2026
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ESET researchers describe new tools and techniques that the Webworm APT group recently added to its arsenal
The quest for greater tech independence
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 20, 2026
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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
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 16, 2026
- cyber
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Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.
FrostyNeighbor: Fresh mischief and digital shenanigans
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on May 15, 2026
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ESET researchers uncovered new activities attributed to FrostyNeighbor, updating its compromise chain to support the group’s continual cyberespionage operations




