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ESET Research • 05 Jun 2025 • 25 min. read
ESET Research
BladedFeline: Whispering in the dark
Tomáš Procházka • 22 May 2025 • 12 min. read
Danabot: Analyzing a fallen empire
Jakub Tomanek • 21 May 2025 • 13 min. read
ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Lumma Stealer
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
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
Scams
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
Attacks on the education sector are surging: How can cyber-defenders respond?
Academic institutions have a unique set of characteristics that makes them attractive to bad actors. What's the right antidote to cyber-risk?
Phil Muncaster • 14 Apr 2025
Watch out for these traps lurking in search results
Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results
Tomáš Foltýn • 10 Apr 2025
So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?
When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to tell a friend apart from a foe.
Tomáš Foltýn • 09 Apr 2025
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