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Facundo Muñoz • 30 Apr 2025 • 11 min. read
ESET Research
TheWizards APT group uses SLAAC spoofing to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
Jakub Souček and Jan Holman • 26 Mar 2025 • 22 min. read
Shifting the sands of RansomHub’s EDRKillShifter
Alexandre Côté Cyr • 26 Mar 2025 • 24 min. read
You will always remember this as the day you finally caught FamousSparrow
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
Scams
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
Toll road scams are in overdrive: Here’s how to protect yourself
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
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
Christian Ali Bravo and Tomáš Foltýn • 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
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