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
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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.
Frosty Neighbor: 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
Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses
Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk.
Fake call logs, real payments: How Call Phantom tricks Android users
ESET researchers uncovered fraudulent apps on Google Play that claim to provide the call history “for any number” and had been downloaded more than seven million times before being taken down
Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456
How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string?
A rigged game: Scar Cruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack
ESET researchers have investigated an ongoing attack by the ScarCruft APT group that targets the Yanbian region via backdoor-laced Windows and Android games
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition
Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 - here's some of what made the headlines this month
The calm before the ransom: What you see is not all there is
A breach claims the systems as well as the confidence that was, in retrospect, a major vulnerability
Gopher Whisper: A burrow full of malware
ESET Research has discovered a new China-aligned APT group that we’ve named GopherWhisper, which targets Mongolian governmental institutions
New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app
ESET researchers discover another iteration of NGate malware, this time possibly developed with the assistance of AI
What the ransom note won’t say
An attack is what you see, but a business operation is what you’re up against
That data breach alert might be a trap
Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot.
Supply chain dependencies: Have you checked your blind spot?
Your biggest risk may be a vendor you trust. How can SMBs map their third-party blind spots and build operational resilience?
Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike
If you’ve been a victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse.
As breakout time accelerates, prevention-first cybersecurity takes center stage
Threat actors are using AI to supercharge tried-and-tested TTPs. When attacks move this fast, cyber-defenders need to rethink their own strategy.
Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate
Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay.
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2026 edition
The past four weeks have seen a slew of new cybersecurity wake-up calls that showed why every organization needs a well-thought-out cyber-resilience plan
RSAC 2026 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
This year, AI agents took the center stage – as a defensive capability, but more pressingly as a risk many organizations haven't caught up with
A cunning predator: How Silver Fox preys on Japanese firms this tax season
Silver Fox is back in Japan, spoofing tax and HR emails timed to the one season when no one thinks twice about opening them
Virtual machines, virtually everywhere – and with real security gaps
Cloud VMs offer unmatched speed, scale and flexibility – all of which could eventually count for little if they’re left to fend for themselves
Cloud workload security: Mind the gaps
As IT infrastructure expands, visibility and control often lag behind – until an incident forces a reckoning
Move fast and save things: A quick guide to recovering a hacked account
What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem
EDR killers explained: Beyond the drivers
ESET researchers dive deeper into the EDR killer ecosystem, disclosing how attackers abuse vulnerable drivers
Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition
ESET’s Jake Moore used smart glasses, deepfakes and face swaps to ‘hack’ widely-used facial recognition systems – and he'll demo it all at RSAC 2026
Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar
The cybersecurity implications of the war in the Middle East extend far beyond the region. Here’s where to focus your defenses.
Sednit reloaded: Back in the trenches
The resurgence of one of Russia’s most notorious APT groups
What cybersecurity actually does for your business
The ability to continue operating safely in an unsafe environment where competitors cannot is a competitive advantage that is rarely measured or discussed