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Lukas Stefanko • 19 Feb 2026 • 13 min. read
ESET Research
PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
ESET Research • 30 Jan 2026 • 11 min. read
DynoWiper update: Technical analysis and attribution
Lukas Stefanko • 28 Jan 2026 • 9 min. read
Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as lure in targeted spyware campaign in Pakistan
Business Security
Ransomware
Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival
Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training
Scams
Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not
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.
Phil Muncaster • 23 Feb 2026
ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow
Lukas Stefanko • 19 Feb 2026
Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed
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.
Phil Muncaster • 19 Feb 2026
Kids Online
Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?
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.
Phil Muncaster • 17 Feb 2026
Naming and shaming: How ransomware groups tighten the screws on victims
When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news cycle
Editor • 12 Feb 2026
Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026
It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.
Phil Muncaster • 10 Feb 2026
OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know
The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.
Phil Muncaster • 04 Feb 2026
Digital Security
A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats
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.
Phil Muncaster • 02 Feb 2026
Video
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition
The trends from January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout the year
Editor • 30 Jan 2026
ESET researchers present technical details on a recent data destruction incident affecting a company in Poland’s energy sector
ESET Research • 30 Jan 2026
ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation
Lukas Stefanko • 28 Jan 2026
Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why
Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.
Phil Muncaster • 27 Jan 2026
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