Category Archives: cyber
Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption
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- Posted on August 2, 2025
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Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity
Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)
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- Posted on August 2, 2025
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Here’s what you need to know about the inner workings of modern spyware and how to stay away from apps that know too much
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition
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- Posted on August 1, 2025
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Here’s a look at cybersecurity stories that moved the needle, raised the alarm, or offered vital lessons in July 2025
The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe
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- Posted on July 30, 2025
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Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for
SharePoint under fire: ToolShell attacks hit organizations worldwide
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- Posted on July 26, 2025
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The ToolShell bugs are being exploited by cybercriminals and APT groups alike, with the US on the receiving end of 13 percent of all attacks
Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
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- Posted on July 25, 2025
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Before rushing to prove that you’re not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware
ToolShell: An all-you-can-eat buffet for threat actors
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- Posted on July 25, 2025
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ESET Research has been monitoring attacks involving the recently discovered ToolShell zero-day vulnerabilities
Why is your data worth so much? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E4)
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- Posted on July 23, 2025
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Behind every free online service, there’s a price being paid. Learn why your digital footprint is so valuable, and why you might be the product.
Unmasking AsyncRAT: Navigating the labyrinth of forks
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- Posted on July 16, 2025
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ESET researchers map out the labyrinthine relationships among the vast hierarchy of AsyncRAT variants
Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid
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- Posted on July 5, 2025
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Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams.
How to get into cybersecurity | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E3)
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- Posted on July 5, 2025
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Cracking the code of a successful cybersecurity career starts here. Hear from ESET’s Robert Lipovsky as he reveals how to break into and thrive in this fast-paced field.
How government cyber cuts will affect you and your business
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- Posted on July 4, 2025
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Deep cuts in cybersecurity spending risk creating ripple effects that will put many organizations at a higher risk of falling victim to cyberattacks
Gamaredon in 2024: Cranking out spearphishing campaigns against Ukraine with an evolved toolset
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- Posted on July 3, 2025
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ESET Research analyzes Gamaredon’s updated cyberespionage toolset, new stealth-focused techniques, and aggressive spearphishing operations observed throughout 2024
ESET Threat Report H1 2025: Key findings
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- Posted on July 2, 2025
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ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe reviews some of the report’s standout findings and their implications for organizations in 2025 and beyond
ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2024–Q1 2025: Malware sharing, wipers and exploits
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- Posted on July 2, 2025
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ESET experts discuss Sandworm’s new data wiper, UnsolicitedBooker’s relentless campaigns, attribution challenges amid tool-sharing, and other key findings from the latest APT Activity Report




