Cybersecurity research and insight for the AI era · Moving soon to the ESET Blog
Cybersecurity research and insight for the AI era · <a href='https://www.eset.com/blog/en/' target='_blank'>Moving soon to the ESET Blog</a>
Fernando Tavella • 08 Oct 2026 • 15 min. read
ESET Research
MATCHBOIL: New tricks, same old evil intentions
Alexandre Côté Cyr and Romain Dumont • 17 Sep 2026 • 17 min. read
Beware the SparroWock: The backdoor that bites, the commands that catch
Martin Smolár • 14 Jul 2026 • 20 min. read
Forgotten UEFI shims undermining Secure Boot
Business Security
The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive
GuardBreaker: Derailing AI-assisted malware analysis with a code comment
Digital Security
Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained
If you’re suddenly being overwhelmed with sign-up emails, it could very well be a sign of something more serious
Phil Muncaster • 16 Oct 2026
Scams
Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is peak season for Medicare fraud – here’s how to tell real outreach from fakes and keep your details safe
Phil Muncaster • 14 Oct 2026
How To
What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much
Data breach notifications are telling victims less than ever. What the company leaves out can still shape what you do next.
Phil Muncaster • 12 Oct 2026
ESET Research catalogs the changes of UAC-0099’s MATCHBOIL downloader from 2024 to 2026
Fernando Tavella • 08 Oct 2026
Social Media
Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators
A plausible-sounding sponsorship offer could mask an attempt to compromise your Google account
Christian Ali Bravo • 07 Oct 2026
The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity
The cybersecurity market is often making it tougher for SMBs to keep threats at bay
Phil Muncaster • 06 Oct 2026
Video
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition
Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year's worth of security patches in one go – here's how to keep pace
Editor • 30 Sep 2026
Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud
Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice
Phil Muncaster • 29 Sep 2026
The devil is still in the email – but wears a new mask
When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack
Tomáš Foltýn • 28 Sep 2026
Mobile Security
Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download
As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data
Phil Muncaster • 25 Sep 2026
Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first
Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out
Phil Muncaster • 24 Sep 2026
Kids Online
Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam
Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account
Phil Muncaster • 22 Sep 2026
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