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>
Anton Cherepanov and Peter Strýček • 22 Oct 2026 • 16 min. read
ESET Research
MythicRatatoskr: An Yggdrasil-enabled backdoor deployed in a UAC-0099-Sandworm collaboration
Fernando Tavella • 08 Oct 2026 • 15 min. read
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
Business Security
The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive
GuardBreaker: Derailing AI-assisted malware analysis with a code comment
Malware
Digital Security
Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think
There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.
Márk Szabó • 02 Apr 2024
Video
RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result
Editor • 29 Mar 2024
Cybercrime
Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world
This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity
Tomáš Foltýn • 28 Mar 2024
Scams
Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them
Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.
Phil Muncaster • 26 Mar 2024
Kids Online
Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations
Struggle to know how to help children and teens stay safe in cyberspace? A good ol’ fashioned chat is enough to put them on the right track.
Imogen Byers • 25 Mar 2024
AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The second half of 2023 saw massive growth in AceCryptor-packed malware spreading in the wild, including courtesy of multiple spam campaigns where AceCryptor packed the Rescoms RAT
Editor • 22 Mar 2024
Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam
Insight into ESET telemetry statistics about AceCryptor in H2 2023 with a focus on Rescoms campaigns in European countries
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024
Privacy
A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app
Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data
Phil Muncaster • 19 Mar 2024
Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Healthcare organizations remain firmly in attackers' crosshairs, representing 20 percent of all victims of ransomware attacks among critical infrastructure entities in the US in 2023
Editor • 15 Mar 2024
Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 2)
We break down the fundamentals of threat intelligence and its role in anticipating and countering emerging threats
Editor • 14 Mar 2024
How To
How to share sensitive files securely online
Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe
Phil Muncaster • 13 Mar 2024
Critical Infrastructure
Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity
What cyberthreats could wreak havoc on elections this year and how worried should we as voters be about the integrity of our voting systems?
Phil Muncaster • 12 Mar 2024
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