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Martin Smolár • 14 Jul 2026 • 20 min. read
ESET Research
Forgotten UEFI shims undermining Secure Boot
Zoltán Rusnák • 25 Jun 2026 • 10 min. read
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
Business Security
Virtual machines, virtually everywhere – and with real security gaps
Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar
Scams
Catching a phish with many faces
Here’s a brief dive into the murky waters of shape-shifting attacks that leverage dedicated phishing kits to auto-generate customized login pages on the fly
Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya • 09 May 2025
Beware of phone scams demanding money for ‘missed jury duty’
When we get the call, it’s our legal responsibility to attend jury service. But sometimes that call won’t come from the courts – it will be a scammer.
Phil Muncaster • 07 May 2025
Don't fall victim to toll text scams
Have you received a text message about an unpaid road toll? Make sure you’re not the next victim of a smishing scam.
Phil Muncaster • 06 May 2025
Video
RSAC 2025 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
From the power of collaborative defense to identity security and AI, catch up on the event's key themes and discussions
Editor • 02 May 2025
TheWizards APT group uses SLAAC spoofing to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
ESET researchers analyzed Spellbinder, a lateral movement tool used to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
Facundo Muñoz • 30 Apr 2025
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2025 edition
From the near-demise of MITRE's CVE program to a report showing that AI outperforms elite red teamers in spearphishing, April 2025 was another whirlwind month in cybersecurity
Editor • 29 Apr 2025
Mobile Security
How safe and secure is your iPhone really?
Your iPhone isn't necessarily as invulnerable to security threats as you may think. Here are the key dangers to watch out for and how to harden your device against bad actors.
Phil Muncaster • 28 Apr 2025
Social Media
Deepfake 'doctors' take to TikTok to peddle bogus cures
Look out for AI-generated 'TikDocs' who exploit the public's trust in the medical profession to drive sales of sketchy supplements
Martina López and Tomáš Foltýn • 25 Apr 2025
How fraudsters abuse Google Forms to spread scams
The form and quiz-building tool is a popular vector for social engineering and malware. Here’s how to stay safe.
Phil Muncaster • 23 Apr 2025
Digital Security
Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?
What practical AI attacks exist today? “More than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.
Cameron Camp • 22 Apr 2025
CapCut copycats are on the prowl
Cybercriminals lure content creators with promises of cutting-edge AI wizardry, only to attempt to steal their data or hijack their devices instead
Tomáš Foltýn and Christian Ali Bravo • 17 Apr 2025
Malware
They’re coming for your data: What are infostealers and how do I stay safe?
Here's what to know about malware that raids email accounts, web browsers, crypto wallets, and more – all in a quest for your sensitive data
Phil Muncaster • 16 Apr 2025
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