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ESET Research • 05 Jun 2025 • 25 min. read
ESET Research
BladedFeline: Whispering in the dark
Tomáš Procházka • 22 May 2025 • 12 min. read
Danabot: Analyzing a fallen empire
Jakub Tomanek • 21 May 2025 • 13 min. read
ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Lumma Stealer
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
Digital Security
Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’
Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal
Phil Muncaster • 17 Jan 2024
The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better
By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk
Phil Muncaster • 16 Jan 2024
Video
Lessons from SEC's X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC's X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs
Editor • 12 Jan 2024
A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?
How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks
Tomáš Foltýn • 11 Jan 2024
Mobile Security
Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.
Phil Muncaster • 10 Jan 2024
We Live Progress
Love is in the AI: Finding love online takes on a whole new meaning
Is AI companionship the future of not-so-human connection – and even the cure for loneliness?
Imogen Byers • 09 Jan 2024
Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun
Rene Holt • 06 Jan 2024
Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are some of the key cybersecurity trends that people and organizations should have on their radars this year?
Editor • 05 Jan 2024
How To
Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more
Losing your keys, your wallet – or anything else, really – can be a pain, but there is a wide world of trackers that can help you locate your missing things – with awesome accuracy
Márk Szabó • 04 Jan 2024
Privacy
Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk
Typing with your voice? It should go without saying that you need to take some precautions and avoid spilling your secrets.
Tomáš Foltýn • 03 Jan 2024
A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023
As we draw the curtain on another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s review some of the high-profile cyber-incidents that befell various organizations this year
Phil Muncaster • 28 Dec 2023
Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech
Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information
Phil Muncaster • 27 Dec 2023
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