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Toll road scams are in overdrive: Here’s how to protect yourself

β€” May 6th 2025 at 09:00
Have you received a text message about an unpaid road toll? Make sure you’re not the next victim of a smishing scam.
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RSAC 2025 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

β€” May 2nd 2025 at 14:16
From the power of collaborative defense to identity security and AI, catch up on the event's key themes and discussions
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TheWizards APT group uses SLAAC spoofing to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks

β€” April 30th 2025 at 09:00
ESET researchers analyzed Spellbinder, a lateral movement tool used to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2025 edition

β€” April 29th 2025 at 11:43
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
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How safe and secure is your iPhone really?

β€” April 28th 2025 at 09:47
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.
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Deepfake 'doctors' take to TikTok to peddle bogus cures

β€” April 25th 2025 at 09:00
Look out for AI-generated 'TikDocs' who exploit the public's trust in the medical profession to drive sales of sketchy supplements
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How fraudsters abuse Google Forms to spread scams

β€” April 23rd 2025 at 09:00
The form and quiz-building tool is a popular vector for social engineering and malware. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?

β€” April 22nd 2025 at 09:00
What practical AI attacks exist today? β€œMore than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.
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CapCut copycats are on the prowl

β€” April 17th 2025 at 09:00
Cybercriminals lure content creators with promises of cutting-edge AI wizardry, only to attempt to steal their data or hijack their devices instead
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They’re coming for your data: What are infostealers and how do I stay safe?

β€” April 16th 2025 at 09:00
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
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Attacks on the education sector are surging: How can cyber-defenders respond?

β€” April 14th 2025 at 09:00
Academic institutions have a unique set of characteristics that makes them attractive to bad actors. What's the right antidote to cyber-risk?
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Watch out for these traps lurking in search results

β€” April 10th 2025 at 09:00
Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results
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So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?

β€” April 9th 2025 at 09:00
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.
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1 billion reasons to protect your identity online

β€” April 8th 2025 at 09:00
Corporate data breaches are a gateway to identity fraud, but they’re not the only one. Here’s a lowdown on how your personal data could be stolen – and how to make sure it isn’t.
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The good, the bad and the unknown of AI: A Q&A with MΓ‘ria BielikovΓ‘

β€” April 3rd 2025 at 09:00
The computer scientist and AI researcher shares her thoughts on the technology’s potential and pitfalls – and what may lie ahead for us
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2025 edition

β€” March 31st 2025 at 10:46
From an exploited vulnerability in a third-party ChatGPT tool to a bizarre twist on ransomware demands, it's a wrap on another month filled with impactful cybersecurity news
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Resilience in the face of ransomware: A key to business survival

β€” March 31st 2025 at 09:00
Your company’s ability to tackle the ransomware threat head-on can ultimately be a competitive advantage
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Making it stick: How to get the most out of cybersecurity training

β€” March 28th 2025 at 10:00
Security awareness training doesn’t have to be a snoozefest – games and stories can help instill β€˜sticky’ habits that will kick in when a danger is near
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RansomHub affiliates linked to rival RaaS gangs

β€” March 27th 2025 at 13:10
ESET researchers also examine the growing threat posed by tools that ransomware affiliates deploy in an attempt to disrupt EDR security solutions
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FamousSparrow resurfaces to spy on targets in the US, Latin America

β€” March 27th 2025 at 10:42
Once thought to be dormant, the China-aligned group has also been observed using the privately-sold ShadowPad backdoor for the first time
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Shifting the sands of RansomHub’s EDRKillShifter

β€” March 26th 2025 at 14:58
ESET researchers discover new ties between affiliates of RansomHub and of rival gangs Medusa, BianLian, and Play
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You will always remember this as the day you finally caught FamousSparrow

β€” March 26th 2025 at 14:45
ESET researchers uncover the toolset used by the FamousSparrow APT group, including two undocumented versions of the group’s signature backdoor, SparrowDoor
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Operation FishMedley

β€” March 20th 2025 at 10:00
ESET researchers detail a global espionage operation by FishMonger, the APT group run by I‑SOON
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MirrorFace updates toolset, expands targeting to Europe

β€” March 18th 2025 at 15:45
The group's Operation AkaiRyΕ« begins with targeted spearphishing emails that use the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as a lure
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Operation AkaiRyΕ«: MirrorFace invites Europe to Expo 2025 and revives ANEL backdoor

β€” March 18th 2025 at 10:00
ESET researchers uncovered MirrorFace activity that expanded beyond its usual focus on Japan and targeted a Central European diplomatic institute with the ANEL backdoor
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AI's biggest surprises of 2024 | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E1)

β€” March 17th 2025 at 10:00
Here's what's been hot on the AI scene over the past 12 months, how it's changing the face of warfare, and how you can fight AI-powered scams
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When IT meets OT: Cybersecurity for the physical world

β€” March 14th 2025 at 10:00
While relatively rare, real-world incidents impacting operational technology highlight that organizations in critical infrastructure can’t afford to dismiss the OT threat
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Don’t let cybercriminals steal your Spotify account

β€” March 11th 2025 at 10:00
Listen up, this is sure to be music to your ears – a few minutes spent securing your account today can save you a ton of trouble tomorrow
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AI-driven deception: A new face of corporate fraud

β€” March 10th 2025 at 10:00
Malicious use of AI is reshaping the fraud landscape, creating major new risks for businesses
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Kids behaving badly online? Here's what parents can do

β€” March 5th 2025 at 10:00
By taking time to understand and communicate the impact of undesirable online behavior, you can teach your kids an invaluable set of life lessons for a new digital age
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Martin Rees: Post-human intelligence – a cosmic perspective | Starmus highlights

β€” March 3rd 2025 at 10:00
Take a moment to think beyond our current capabilities and consider what might come next in the grand story of evolution
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Threat Report H2 2024: Infostealer shakeup, new attack vector for mobile, and Nomani

β€” February 28th 2025 at 10:00
Big shifts in the infostealer scene, novel attack vector against iOS and Android, and a massive surge in investment scams on social media
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Bernhard Schölkopf: Is AI intelligent? | Starmus highlights

β€” February 27th 2025 at 10:00
With AI's pattern recognition capabilities well-established, Mr. SchΓΆlkopf's talk shifts the focus to a pressing question: what will be the next great leap for AI?
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – February 2025 edition

β€” February 26th 2025 at 10:00
Ransomware payments trending down, the cyber-resilience gap facing SMBs, and APT groups embracing generative AI – it's a wrap on another month filled with impactful security news
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Laurie Anderson: Building an ARK | Starmus highlights

β€” February 24th 2025 at 10:00
The pioneering multi-media artist reveals the creative process behind her stage show called ARK, which challenges audiences to reflect on some of the most pressing issues of our times
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7 tasks that waste your IT team’s time

β€” March 20th 2015 at 14:54
IT teams' time is always limited, and it doesn't help when other things get in the way. Here's seven things that waste your IT team's time.
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Will Windows 10 leave enterprises vulnerable to zero-days?

β€” March 13th 2015 at 11:24
One thing Microsoft has been very public about is Windows 10's new strategy of releasing patches to update the operating system at different times for consumer and enterprise versions.
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Hackers phish for data with fake Apple Watch giveaway

β€” March 12th 2015 at 14:13
Apple fans keen to get their hands on the Apple Watch are advised to think before they click, after hackers exploited a wave of enthusiasm around the launch with a phishing scam linked to a fake giveaway.
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Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity

β€” March 10th 2015 at 13:40
iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don't confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.
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CryptoFortress mimics TorrentLocker but is a different ransomware

β€” March 9th 2015 at 17:25
ESET assess the differences between CryptoFortress and TorrentLocker: two very different strains of ransomware.
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FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites

β€” March 9th 2015 at 12:26
A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.
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DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women's Day

β€” March 9th 2015 at 11:04
An attempt to silence feminism blog Femsplain backfires on DDoS attackers, as they only help to raise its profile.
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Lysa Myers: "There are still only a handful of women in the security field"

β€” March 6th 2015 at 13:34
There are many female researchers and computer experts who contribute to the field, helping everyone enjoy safer technology. We spoke to one of the most prominent: Lysa Myers, a member of our research team in the US.
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Casper Malware: After Babar and Bunny, Another Espionage Cartoon

β€” March 5th 2015 at 13:55
In this post, we lift the veil on Casper - another piece of software that we believe to have been created by the same organization that is behind Babar and Bunny.
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FREAK attack: security vulnerability breaks HTTPS protection

β€” March 4th 2015 at 14:14
A widespread, long-standing security flaw that allows attackers to decrypt HTTPS-protected traffic between certain device and potentially millions of websites has been uncovered by security researchers, reports Ars Technica.
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Blu-ray exploits could allow computer malware infection

β€” March 2nd 2015 at 12:37
A pair of possible exploits in hardware and software used for playing Blu-ray discs have come to light, reports PC World.
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Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

β€” February 26th 2015 at 12:37
The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.
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Top 10 breaches of 2014 attacked 'old vulnerabilities', says HP

β€” February 25th 2015 at 09:06
A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known vulnerabilities, between two and four years old.
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Lenovo and Superfish? Don't panic, you may not be affected

β€” February 20th 2015 at 19:45
Lenovo's installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now unnecessarily confused by false positive detection.
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Jamie Oliver website serves up a side of malware

β€” February 19th 2015 at 15:55
Jamie Oliver's website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC.
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Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos

β€” February 13th 2015 at 14:05
A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.
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Electronic health records and data abuse: it's about more than medical info

β€” February 13th 2015 at 13:01
After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.
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Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam

β€” February 12th 2015 at 13:50
With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here's six online dating scams to look out for.
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Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats

β€” February 12th 2015 at 12:17
Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange - a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an effort to neuter potential damage.
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Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?

β€” February 11th 2015 at 18:22
One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a β€œzero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s look at what that phrase entails.
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WhatsApp privacy is 'broken,' reveals proof-of-concept hack

β€” February 10th 2015 at 14:00
WhatsApp's privacy settings are "broken" and can be bypassed by downloading a simple bit of software, claims the Dutch developer behind proof-of-concept tool WhatsSpy Public.
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It's Safer Internet Day. So where is our Internet of Secure Things?

β€” February 10th 2015 at 08:34
It's Safer Internet Day. But millions of devices which have not been designed with security in mind are connecting to the internet. Shouldn't we be able to tell the manufacturers that enough is enough?
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Common eBay scams and how to avoid them

β€” February 9th 2015 at 12:04
Buying and selling on eBay can be great, but it can also be fraught with risk. Here are some of the most common eBay scams and how they can be avoided.
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What are the alternatives to passwords?

β€” February 5th 2015 at 11:27
Is it time for big companies - at the very least - to abandon weak password security? If so, what password alternatives are there?
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The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)

β€” February 4th 2015 at 17:53
A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.
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