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>
Mario Micucci • 29 Oct 2026 • 6 min. read
Malware
Amatera: How the prolific infostealer works and spreads
Social Media
Is the ad a scam? How to tell before you click
Digital Security
Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained
The malware that topped ESET’s infostealer detections in Latin America in the first half of 2026 is an example of how cybercrime has professionalized
Mario Micucci • 29 Oct 2026
You can trust a social media platform and still get scammed by an ad running on it
Phil Muncaster • 20 Oct 2026
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
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
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
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