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Business Security

Navigating the security and privacy challenges of large language models

Navigating the security and privacy challenges of large language models

Business Security

Navigating the security and privacy challenges of large language models

Organizations that intend to tap into the potential of LLMs must also be able to manage the risks that could otherwise erode the technology’s business value

Phil Muncaster06 Nov 2023


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The mysterious demise of the Mozi botnet – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The mysterious demise of the Mozi botnet – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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The mysterious demise of the Mozi botnet – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Various questions linger following the botnet's sudden and deliberate demise, including: who actually initiated it?

Editor03 Nov 2023


ESET Research

Who killed Mozi? Finally putting the IoT zombie botnet in its grave

Who killed Mozi? Finally putting the IoT zombie botnet in its grave

ESET Research

Who killed Mozi? Finally putting the IoT zombie botnet in its grave

How ESET Research found a kill switch that had been used to take down one of the most prolific botnets out there

Ivan Bešina, Michal Škuta, Miloš Čermák01 Nov 2023


We Live Progress

Closing the gender gap: 7 ways to attract more women into cybersecurity

Closing the gender gap: 7 ways to attract more women into cybersecurity

We Live Progress

Closing the gender gap: 7 ways to attract more women into cybersecurity

Global Diversity Awareness Month is a timely occasion to reflect on the steps required to remove obstacles to women's participation in the security industry and to consider the value of diversity in the security workforce

Editor31 Oct 2023


Digital Security

20 scary cybersecurity facts and figures for a haunting Halloween

20 scary cybersecurity facts and figures for a haunting Halloween

Digital Security

20 scary cybersecurity facts and figures for a haunting Halloween

Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close and Halloween is just around the corner, so here is a bunch of spine-tingling figures about some very real tricks and threats lurking online

Phil Muncaster30 Oct 2023


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Roundcube Webmail servers under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Roundcube Webmail servers under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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Roundcube Webmail servers under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The zero-day exploit deployed by the Winter Vivern APT group only requires that the target views a specially crafted message in a web browser

Editor27 Oct 2023


ESET Research, Threat Reports

ESET APT Activity Report Q2–Q3 2023

ESET APT Activity Report Q2–Q3 2023

ESET Research, Threat Reports

ESET APT Activity Report Q2–Q3 2023

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 and Q3 2023

Jean-Ian Boutin26 Oct 2023


ESET Research

Winter Vivern exploits zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail servers

Winter Vivern exploits zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail servers

ESET Research

Winter Vivern exploits zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail servers

ESET Research recommends updating Roundcube Webmail to the latest available version as soon as possible

Matthieu Faou25 Oct 2023


Digital Security

One login to rule them all: Should you sign in with Google or Facebook on other websites?

One login to rule them all: Should you sign in with Google or Facebook on other websites?

Digital Security

One login to rule them all: Should you sign in with Google or Facebook on other websites?

Why use and keep track of a zillion discrete accounts when you can log into so many apps and websites using your Facebook or Google credentials, right? Not so fast. What’s the trade-off?

André Lameiras23 Oct 2023


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Spearphishing targets in Latin America – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Spearphishing targets in Latin America – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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Spearphishing targets in Latin America – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET's analysis of cybercrime campaigns in Latin America reveals a notable shift from opportunistic crimeware to more complex threats, including those targeting enterprises and governments

Editor20 Oct 2023


Business Security

Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

Business Security

Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

Knowledge is a powerful weapon that can empower your employees to become the first line of defense against threats

Phil Muncaster19 Oct 2023


Business Security

Better safe than sorry: 10 tips to build an effective business backup strategy

Better safe than sorry: 10 tips to build an effective business backup strategy

Business Security

Better safe than sorry: 10 tips to build an effective business backup strategy

How robust backup practices can help drive resilience and improve cyber-hygiene in your company

Phil Muncaster18 Oct 2023