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Tomáš Procházka • 22 May 2025 • 12 min. read
ESET Research
Danabot: Analyzing a fallen empire
Jakub Tomanek • 21 May 2025 • 13 min. read
ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Lumma Stealer
Jean-Ian Boutin • 19 May 2025 • 3 min. read
Threat Reports
ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2024–Q1 2025
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
Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money
QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
Tomáš Foltýn • 04 Feb 2022
Digital Security
Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone
Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them
Phil Muncaster • 02 Feb 2022
How To
How to tell if your phone has been hacked
Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Here's how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone.
Amer Owaida • 31 Jan 2022
Video
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET Research uncovers DazzleSpy malware attacks targeting macOS users – Trading personal data for free online services – PayPal hacking made easy
Editor • 28 Jan 2022
Privacy
Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy
The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data
Tony Anscombe • 27 Jan 2022
Internet of Things
Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?
Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.
Phil Muncaster • 26 Jan 2022
Watering hole deploys new macOS malware, DazzleSpy, in Asia
Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station website compromised to serve a Safari exploit that installed cyberespionage malware on site visitors’ Macs
Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé and Anton Cherepanov • 25 Jan 2022
How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account
Somebody could easily take control of your PayPal account and steal money from you if you’re not careful – here's how to stay safe from a simple but effective attack
Jake Moore • 24 Jan 2022
ESET research into Donot Team attacks – Common signs that your email has been hacked – Social media dos and don'ts in the workplace
Editor • 21 Jan 2022
How to know if your email has been hacked
Think your email may have been hacked? Here are the signs to look for, how account takeover attacks commonly occur, and how to recover your account and avoid falling victim again
Phil Muncaster • 20 Jan 2022
DoNot Go! Do not respawn!
ESET researchers take a deep look into recent attacks carried out by Donot Team throughout 2020 and 2021, targeting government and military entities in several South Asian countries
Facundo Muñoz and Matías Porolli • 18 Jan 2022
Social Media
Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees
Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more.
Amer Owaida • 17 Jan 2022
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