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BladedFeline: Whispering in the dark

β€” June 5th 2025 at 09:00
ESET researchers analyzed a cyberespionage campaign conducted by BladedFeline, an Iran-aligned APT group with likely ties to OilRig
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Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals

β€” June 2nd 2025 at 09:00
Do you have online accounts you haven't used in years? If so, a bit of digital spring cleaning might be in order.
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Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

β€” May 27th 2025 at 09:00
Cybercriminals impersonate the trusted e-signature brand and send fake Docusign notifications to trick people into giving away their personal or corporate data
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Danabot: Analyzing a fallen empire

β€” May 22nd 2025 at 20:03
ESET Research shares its findings on the workings of Danabot, an infostealer recently disrupted in a multinational law enforcement operation
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ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Lumma Stealer

β€” May 21st 2025 at 16:15
Our intense monitoring of tens of thousands of malicious samples helped this global disruption operation
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ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2024–Q1 2025

β€” May 19th 2025 at 08:55
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025
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Operation RoundPress

β€” May 15th 2025 at 07:22
ESET researchers uncover a Russia-aligned espionage operation targeting webmail servers via XSS vulnerabilities
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Catching a phish with many faces

β€” May 9th 2025 at 09:00
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
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Beware of phone scams demanding money for β€˜missed jury duty’

β€” May 7th 2025 at 09:00
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Facebook turns 11 - what you need to know, and what do your likes say about you?

β€” February 4th 2015 at 10:30
Facebook updated its privacy settings at the end of January. As Facebook turns 11 today, here’s what you need to know about the new settings and how they could affect you.
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White House seeks 10% increase in cybersecurity spend

β€” February 3rd 2015 at 17:28
President Obama's budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year includes a projected 10 percent increase in cybersecurity spend, reports Reuters.
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The New Hacker's List and an Old Debate: Would you Hire a Hacker?

β€” February 3rd 2015 at 14:03
The recent opening of the Hacker List portal brings to mind the age-old question: Would you hire a hacker?
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Facebook porn scam infects 110k users in 48 hours

β€” February 2nd 2015 at 12:42
A new porn scam is spreading startlingly quickly through Facebook - one that has managed to spread malware to over 110,000 users in 48 hours, reports The Guardian.
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MSIL/Agent.PYO: Have botnet, will travel

β€” January 29th 2015 at 13:50
ESET's researchers recently encountered a piece of malware targeting the filling of the forms belonging to the Consulate of Poland. To understand why it is first necessary to have a brief look at the application process for visas.
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Taylor Swift hacked, but denies naked pictures will be leaked

β€” January 28th 2015 at 13:54
Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release nude photographs of her.
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Android Wi-Fi Direct bug means hackers can reboot your device

β€” January 27th 2015 at 14:28
A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.
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Edward Snowden doesn't use an iPhone for privacy reasons

β€” January 23rd 2015 at 14:18
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has claimed he doesn't use an iPhone for fear of surveillance technology in the smartphone, reports The Independent.
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Blackhat: Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?

β€” January 23rd 2015 at 13:26
Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it is a learning opportunity, what are the lessons?
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Facebook will highlight hoaxes in users' newsfeeds

β€” January 21st 2015 at 12:11
Facebook has announced plans to crack down on spam and hoaxes in the newsfeed, with a note highlighting 'false information' when enough people flag the link as a hoax.
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Cybercrime deterrence: 6 important steps

β€” January 20th 2015 at 02:50
Cybercrime: there's too much of it, and we need to do more to deter it. With the President of the United States now making frequent references to "doing more about cybercrime" now is a good time to look at what steps must be taken.
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Lizard Squad DDoS-for-hire service hacked - users' details revealed

β€” January 19th 2015 at 00:29
Lizard Squad failed to encrypt its database of LizardStresser's registered users - storing details of their usernames and passwords in plaintext. A schoolboy error if ever I heard one.
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