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Zoltán Rusnák • 25 Jun 2026 • 10 min. read
ESET Research
Gamaredon in 2025: Leveraging tunnels, workers, dead drops, and new alliances
Jakub Tomanek and Tomáš Procházka • 24 Jun 2026 • 15 min. read
ESET takes part in Operation Endgame to disrupt Amadey and Stealc
Jakub Souček • 18 Jun 2026 • 14 min. read
Killing me gently: Inside Gentlemen’s EDR killer framework
Business Security
Virtual machines, virtually everywhere – and with real security gaps
Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar
Podcasts
ESET Research Podcast: UEFI in crosshairs of ESPecter bootkit
Listen to Aryeh Goretsky, Martin Smolár, and Jean-Ian Boutin discuss what UEFI threats are capable of and what the ESPecter bootkit tells us about their evolution
ESET Research • 26 May 2022
5 reasons why GDPR was a milestone for data protection
The landmark regulation changed everyone’s mindset on how companies worldwide collect and use the personal data of EU citizens
André Lameiras • 25 May 2022
Scams
Common NFT scams and how to avoid them
As NFTs exploded in popularity, scammers also jumped on the hype. Watch out for counterfeit NFTs, rug pulls, pump-and-dumps and other common scams plaguing the industry.
Mario Micucci • 23 May 2022
Video
Cryptocurrency: secure or not? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
When you hear the term ‘cryptocurrency’, does ‘secure’ also spring to mind? Here are some implications of the lack of sound security practices in the world of crypto.
Editor • 20 May 2022
Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center
Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine
ESET researchers spot an updated version of the malware loader used in the Industroyer2 and CaddyWiper attacks
The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals
Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft
Thomas Uhlemann • 19 May 2022
Fake news – why do people believe it?
In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real
André Lameiras • 18 May 2022
How to spot and avoid a phishing attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Can you spot the tell-tale signs of a phishing attempt and check if an email that has landed in your inbox is legit?
Editor • 13 May 2022
10 reasons why we fall for scams
The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at risk of online fraud
André Lameiras • 12 May 2022
We Live Progress
Opportunity out of crisis: Tapping the Great Resignation to close the cybersecurity skills gap
What can organizations do to capitalize on the current fluidity in the job market in order to bring fresh cybersecurity talent into the fold?
Phil Muncaster • 11 May 2022
Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers
LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform
André Lameiras • 09 May 2022
Defending against APT attacks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the risks of cyberespionage attacks that typically involve Advanced Persistent Threat groups and often target organizations' most valuable data
Editor • 06 May 2022
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