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Jakub Souček • 19 Mar 2026 • 20 min. read
ESET Research
EDR killers explained: Beyond the drivers
ESET Research • 10 Mar 2026 • 12 min. read
Sednit reloaded: Back in the trenches
Lukas Stefanko • 19 Feb 2026 • 13 min. read
PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
Business Security
Virtual machines, virtually everywhere – and with real security gaps
Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar
Digital Security
US: Your AI has to explain its decisions
No more turning a blind eye to algorithmic bias and discrimination if US lawmakers get their way
Cameron Camp • 08 Feb 2022
Video
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What to know before scanning a QR code – Has your phone been hacked? – Watch your back and keep shoulder surfers at bay
Editor • 04 Feb 2022
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
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
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
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