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How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think

Phil Muncaster • 12 Aug 2025


WinRAR zero-day exploited in espionage attacks against high-value targets

WinRAR zero-day exploited in espionage attacks against high-value targets

WinRAR zero-day exploited in espionage attacks against high-value targets

The attacks used spearphishing campaigns to target financial, manufacturing, defense, and logistics companies in Europe and Canada, ESET research finds

Editor • 11 Aug 2025


Update WinRAR tools now: RomCom and others exploiting zero-day vulnerability

Update WinRAR tools now: RomCom and others exploiting zero-day vulnerability

Update WinRAR tools now: RomCom and others exploiting zero-day vulnerability

ESET Research discovered a zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR being exploited in the wild in the guise of job application documents; the weaponized archives exploited a path traversal flaw to compromise their targets

Anton Cherepanov, Peter Strýček, Damien Schaeffer • 11 Aug 2025


Black Hat USA 2025: Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?

Black Hat USA 2025: Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?

Black Hat USA 2025: Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?

A sky-high premium may not always reflect your company’s security posture

Tony Anscombe • 08 Aug 2025


Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster • 08 Aug 2025


Black Hat USA 2025: Policy compliance and the myth of the silver bullet

Black Hat USA 2025: Policy compliance and the myth of the silver bullet

Black Hat USA 2025: Policy compliance and the myth of the silver bullet

Who’s to blame when the AI tool managing a company’s compliance status gets it wrong?

Tony Anscombe • 07 Aug 2025


Black Hat USA 2025: Does successful cybersecurity today increase cyber-risk tomorrow?

Black Hat USA 2025: Does successful cybersecurity today increase cyber-risk tomorrow?

Black Hat USA 2025: Does successful cybersecurity today increase cyber-risk tomorrow?

Success in cybersecurity is when nothing happens, plus other standout themes from two of the event’s keynotes

Tony Anscombe • 07 Aug 2025


ESET Threat Report H1 2025: ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch

ESET Threat Report H1 2025: ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch

ESET Threat Report H1 2025: ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch

Threat actors are embracing ClickFix, ransomware gangs are turning on each other – toppling even the leaders – and law enforcement is disrupting one infostealer after another

ESET Research • 05 Aug 2025


Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)

Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)

Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)

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

Editor • 01 Aug 2025


Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

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

Tony Anscombe • 01 Aug 2025


This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition

Here's a look at cybersecurity stories that moved the needle, raised the alarm, or offered vital lessons in July 2025

Editor • 31 Jul 2025


The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for

Phil Muncaster • 29 Jul 2025


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