https://www.welivesecurity.com en WeLiveSecurity https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-science/jane-goodall-reasons-hope-starmus-highlights/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-science/jane-goodall-reasons-hope-starmus-highlights/ The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversity Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:48:17 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/life-crooked-redline-analyzing-infamous-infostealers-backend/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/life-crooked-redline-analyzing-infamous-infostealers-backend/ Following the takedown of RedLine Stealer by international authorities, ESET researchers are publicly releasing their research into the infostealer’s backend modules Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-apt-activity-report-q2-2024-q3-2024/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-apt-activity-report-q2-2024-q3-2024/ An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2024 and Q3 2024 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/month-security-tony-anscombe-october-2024-edition/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/month-security-tony-anscombe-october-2024-edition/ Election interference, American Water and the Internet Archive breaches, new cybersecurity laws, and more – October saw no shortage of impactful cybersecurity news stories Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:29:10 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/how-to/how-remove-personal-information-google-search-results/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/how-to/how-remove-personal-information-google-search-results/ Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-science/tony-fadell-innovating-save-planets-starmus-highlights/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-science/tony-fadell-innovating-save-planets-starmus-highlights/ As methane emissions come under heightened global scrutiny, learn how a state-of-the-art satellite can pinpoint their sources and deliver the insights needed for targeted mitigation efforts Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-cosmicbeetle/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-cosmicbeetle/ Learn how a rather clumsy cybercrime group wielding buggy malicious tools managed to compromise a number of SMBs in various parts of the world Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/threat-actors-exploiting-zero-days-faster-ever-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/threat-actors-exploiting-zero-days-faster-ever-week-security-tony-anscombe/ The average time it takes attackers to weaponize a vulnerability, either before or after a patch is released, shrank from 63 days in 2018-2019 to just five days last year Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:10:04 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cloudscout-evasive-panda-scouting-cloud-services/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cloudscout-evasive-panda-scouting-cloud-services/ ESET researchers discovered a previously undocumented toolset used by Evasive Panda to access and retrieve data from cloud services Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybercrime/dont-become-statistic-defending-data-dark-web/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybercrime/dont-become-statistic-defending-data-dark-web/ You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit it Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/google-voice-scams-what-how-avoid/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/google-voice-scams-what-how-avoid/ Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/protecting-children-grooming-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep-7/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/protecting-children-grooming-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep-7/ “Hey, wanna chat?” This innocent phrase can take on a sinister meaning when it comes from an adult to a child online – and even be the start of a predatory relationship Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/embargo-ransomware-rocknrust/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/embargo-ransomware-rocknrust/ Novice ransomware group Embargo is testing and deploying a new Rust-based toolkit Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/goldenjackal-jumps-air-gap-twice-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/goldenjackal-jumps-air-gap-twice-week-security-tony-anscombe/ ESET research dives deep into a series of attacks that leveraged bespoke toolsets to compromise air-gapped systems belonging to governmental and diplomatic entities Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:28:05 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/quishing-attacks-targeting-electric-car-owners-slam-on-brakes/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/quishing-attacks-targeting-electric-car-owners-slam-on-brakes/ Ever alert to fresh money-making opportunities, fraudsters are blending physical and digital threats to steal drivers’ payment details Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/aspiring-digital-defender-explore-cybersecurity-internships-scholarships-apprenticeships/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/aspiring-digital-defender-explore-cybersecurity-internships-scholarships-apprenticeships/ The world needs more cybersecurity professionals – here are three great ways to give you an ‘in’ to the ever-growing and rewarding security industry Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cyber-insurance-human-risk-potential-cyber-ratings/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cyber-insurance-human-risk-potential-cyber-ratings/ Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility? Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/complexities-attack-attribution-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/complexities-attack-attribution-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is a complex affair, as evidenced by new ESET research published this week Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:55:10 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/telekopye-hits-new-hunting-ground-hotel-booking-scams/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/telekopye-hits-new-hunting-ground-hotel-booking-scams/ ESET Research shares new findings about Telekopye, a scam toolkit used to defraud people on online marketplaces, and newly on accommodation booking platforms Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:55:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/mind-air-gap-goldenjackal-gooses-government-guardrails/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/mind-air-gap-goldenjackal-gooses-government-guardrails/ ESET Research analyzed two separate toolsets for breaching air-gapped systems, used by a cyberespionage threat actor known as GoldenJackal Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/system-resilience-job-os-not-just-third-party-applications/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/system-resilience-job-os-not-just-third-party-applications/ Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilience Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/separating-bee-panda-ceranakeeper-making-beeline-thailand/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/separating-bee-panda-ceranakeeper-making-beeline-thailand/ ESET Research details the tools and activities of a new China-aligned threat actor, CeranaKeeper, focusing on massive data exfiltration in Southeast Asia Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/gamaredons-operations-under-microscope-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/gamaredons-operations-under-microscope-week-security-tony-anscombe/ ESET research examines the group's malicious wares as used to spy on targets in Ukraine in the past two years Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:26:04 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-awareness-month-radical-overhaul-legislation/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-awareness-month-radical-overhaul-legislation/ Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/dont-panic-tips-staying-safe-scareware/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/dont-panic-tips-staying-safe-scareware/ Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by fraudsters’ scare tactics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/false-claims-hacked-voter-data-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/false-claims-hacked-voter-data-week-security-tony-anscombe/ With just weeks to go before the US presidential election, the FBI and the CISA are warning about attempts to sow distrust in the electoral process Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:03:10 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/kids-online/time-engage-how-parents-help-keep-children-safe-snapchat/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/kids-online/time-engage-how-parents-help-keep-children-safe-snapchat/ Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the app Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/influencing-influencers-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep-6/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/influencing-influencers-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep-6/ How do analyst relations professionals sort through the noise to help deliver the not-so-secret sauce for a company's success? We spoke with ESET's expert to find out. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/understanding-cyber-incident-disclosure/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/understanding-cyber-incident-disclosure/ Proper disclosure of a cyber-incident can help shield your business from further financial and reputational damage, and cyber-insurers can step in to help Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:02:40 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/cosmicbeetle-joins-ranks-ransomhub-affiliates-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/cosmicbeetle-joins-ranks-ransomhub-affiliates-week-security-tony-anscombe/ ESET researchers also find that CosmicBeetle attempts to exploit the notoriety of the LockBit ransomware gang to advance its own ends Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:21:33 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cyberespionage-gamaredon-way-analysis-toolset-used-spy-ukraine-2022-2023/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cyberespionage-gamaredon-way-analysis-toolset-used-spy-ukraine-2022-2023/ ESET Research has conducted a comprehensive technical analysis of Gamaredon’s toolset used to conduct its cyberespionage activities focused in Ukraine Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-evilvideo/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-evilvideo/ ESET researchers discuss how they uncovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allowed attackers to send malicious files posing as videos Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/ai-security-bubble-already-springing-leaks/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/ai-security-bubble-already-springing-leaks/ Artificial intelligence is just a spoke in the wheel of security – an important spoke but, alas, only one Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/6-common-geek-squad-scams-how-defend/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/6-common-geek-squad-scams-how-defend/ Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/bitcoin-atm-scams-skyrocket-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/bitcoin-atm-scams-skyrocket-week-security-tony-anscombe/ The schemes disproportionately victimize senior citizens, as those aged 60 or over were more than three times as likely as younger adults to fall prey to the scams Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:25:42 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-hotpage/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-hotpage/ ESET researchers discuss HotPage, a recently discovered adware armed with a highest-privilege, yet vulnerable, Microsoft-signed driver Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:26:54 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cosmicbeetle-steps-up-probation-period-ransomhub/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cosmicbeetle-steps-up-probation-period-ransomhub/ CosmicBeetle, after improving its own ransomware, tries its luck as a RansomHub affiliate Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/stealing-cash-using-nfc-relay-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/stealing-cash-using-nfc-relay-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ The discovery of the NGate malware by ESET Research is another example of how sophisticated Android threats have become Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:01:52 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/malware/in-plain-sight-malicious-ads-hiding-in-search-results/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/malware/in-plain-sight-malicious-ads-hiding-in-search-results/ Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/the-key-considerations-for-cyber-insurance-a-pragmatic-approach/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/the-key-considerations-for-cyber-insurance-a-pragmatic-approach/ Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/analysis-of-two-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerabilities-affecting-wps-office/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/analysis-of-two-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerabilities-affecting-wps-office/ Demystifying CVE-2024-7262 and CVE-2024-7263 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/pwa-phishing-on-android-and-ios-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/pwa-phishing-on-android-and-ios-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ Phishing using PWAs? ESET Research's latest discovery might just ruin some users' assumptions about their preferred platform's security Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/internet-of-things/old-devices-new-dangers-the-risks-of-unsupported-iot-tech/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/internet-of-things/old-devices-new-dangers-the-risks-of-unsupported-iot-tech/ In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/exploring-android-threats-and-ways-to-mitigate-them-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep5/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/exploring-android-threats-and-ways-to-mitigate-them-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep5/ The world of Android threats is quite vast and intriguing. In this episode, Becks and Lukáš demonstrate how easy it is to take over your phone, with some added tips on how to stay secure Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/how-regulatory-standards-and-cyber-insurance-inform-each-other/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/how-regulatory-standards-and-cyber-insurance-inform-each-other/ Should the payment of a ransomware demand be illegal? Should it be regulated in some way? These questions are some examples of the legal minefield that cybersecurity teams must deal with Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/how-a-bec-scam-cost-a-company-60-million-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/how-a-bec-scam-cost-a-company-60-million-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ Business email compromise (BEC) has once again proven to be a costly issue, with a company losing $60 million in a wire transfer fraud scheme Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:01:54 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/ngate-android-malware-relays-nfc-traffic-to-steal-cash/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/ngate-android-malware-relays-nfc-traffic-to-steal-cash/ Android malware discovered by ESET Research relays NFC data from victims’ payment cards, via victims’ mobile phones, to the device of a perpetrator waiting at an ATM Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/great-location-leak-privacy-risks-dating-apps/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/great-location-leak-privacy-risks-dating-apps/ What if your favorite dating, social media or gaming app revealed your exact coordinates to someone you’d rather keep at a distance? Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:51:08 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/be-careful-what-you-pwish-for-phishing-in-pwa-applications/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/be-careful-what-you-pwish-for-phishing-in-pwa-applications/ ESET analysts dissect a novel phishing method tailored to Android and iOS users Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/black-hat-usa-2024-recap-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/black-hat-usa-2024-recap-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Unsurprisingly, many discussions revolved around the implications of the CrowdStrike outage, including the lessons it may have offered for bad actors Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:53:46 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/black-hat-usa-2024-election-security/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/black-hat-usa-2024-election-security/ In this high-stakes year for democracy, the importance of robust election safeguards and national cybersecurity strategies cannot be understated Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:07:56 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/scammers-phone-number/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/scammers-phone-number/ Your phone number is more than just a way to contact you – scammers can use it to target you with malicious messages and even exploit it to gain access to your bank account or steal corporate data Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/black-hat-usa-2024-cyber-insurance-shaping-cybersecurity-strategies/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/black-hat-usa-2024-cyber-insurance-shaping-cybersecurity-strategies/ Cyber insurance is not only a safety net, but it can also be a catalyst for advancing security practices and standards Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:40:36 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/top-6-craigslist-scams-dont-fall-tricks/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/top-6-craigslist-scams-dont-fall-tricks/ Here’s how to spot and dodge scams when searching for stuff on the classified ads website that offers almost everything under the sun Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/why-tech-savvy-leadership-key-cyber-insurance-readiness/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/why-tech-savvy-leadership-key-cyber-insurance-readiness/ Having knowledgeable leaders at the helm is crucial for protecting the organization and securing the best possible cyber insurance coverage Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/ai-automation-reducing-breach-costs-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/ai-automation-reducing-breach-costs-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Organizations that leveraged AI and automation in security prevention cut the cost of a data breach by $2.22 million compared to those that didn't deploy these technologies Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:30:15 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cyberthreat-drives-businesses-cyber-risk-insurance/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cyberthreat-drives-businesses-cyber-risk-insurance/ Many smaller organizations are turning to cyber risk insurance, both to protect against the cost of a cyber incident and to use the extensive post-incident services that insurers provide Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/telegram-android-hit-zero-day-exploit-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/telegram-android-hit-zero-day-exploit-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Attackers abusing the EvilVideo vulnerability could share malicious Android payloads via Telegram channels, groups, and chats, all while making them appear as legitimate multimedia files Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:57:23 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beware-fake-ai-tools-masking-very-real-malware-threat/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beware-fake-ai-tools-masking-very-real-malware-threat/ Ever attuned to the latest trends, cybercriminals distribute malicious tools that pose as ChatGPT, Midjourney and other generative AI assistants Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/phishing-targeting-polish-smbs-continues-modiloader/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/phishing-targeting-polish-smbs-continues-modiloader/ ESET researchers detected multiple, widespread phishing campaigns targeting SMBs in Poland during May 2024, distributing various malware families Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/building-cyber-resilience-lessons-learned-crowdstrike-incident/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/building-cyber-resilience-lessons-learned-crowdstrike-incident/ Organizations, including those that weren’t struck by the CrowdStrike incident, should resist the temptation to attribute the IT meltdown to exceptional circumstances Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:23:39 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beyond-blue-screen-death-software-updates/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beyond-blue-screen-death-software-updates/ The widespread IT outages triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update have put software updates in the spotlight. Here’s why you shouldn’t dread them. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:20:11 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/adware-kernel-level-threats-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/adware-kernel-level-threats-week-security-tony-anscombe/ A purported ad blocker marketed as a security solution leverages a Microsoft-signed driver that inadvertently exposes victims to dangerous threats Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:24:11 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/complexities-cybersecurity-update-processes/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/complexities-cybersecurity-update-processes/ If a software update process fails, it can lead to catastrophic consequences, as seen today with widespread blue screens of death blamed on a bad update by CrowdStrike Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:28:24 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cursed-tapes-exploiting-evilvideo-vulnerability-telegram-android/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cursed-tapes-exploiting-evilvideo-vulnerability-telegram-android/ ESET researchers discovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allows sending malicious files disguised as videos Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/tap-estry-threats-targeting-hamster-kombat-players/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/tap-estry-threats-targeting-hamster-kombat-players/ ESET researchers have discovered threats abusing the success of the Hamster Kombat clicker game Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/hello-is-it-me-youre-looking-for-how-scammers-get-your-phone-number/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/hello-is-it-me-youre-looking-for-how-scammers-get-your-phone-number/ Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:45:35 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/should-ransomware-payments-be-banned-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/should-ransomware-payments-be-banned-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Blanket bans on ransomware payments are a much-debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing the payments, and would the ban be effective? Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:30:20 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/understanding-iot-security-risks-mitigate-cybersecurity-podcast/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/understanding-iot-security-risks-mitigate-cybersecurity-podcast/ As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds? Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/hotpage-story-signed-vulnerable-ad-injecting-driver/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/hotpage-story-signed-vulnerable-ad-injecting-driver/ A study of a sophisticated Chinese browser injector that leaves more doors open! Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/social-media-teen-mental-health-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/social-media-teen-mental-health-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children's exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick? Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:31:24 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/5-common-ticketmaster-scams-fraudsters-steal-show/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/5-common-ticketmaster-scams-fraudsters-steal-show/ Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/small-but-mighty-top-5-pocket-sized-gadgets-boost-ethical-hacking-skills/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/small-but-mighty-top-5-pocket-sized-gadgets-boost-ethical-hacking-skills/ These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their understanding of cybersecurity Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/key-trends-shaping-threat-landscape-h1-2024-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/key-trends-shaping-threat-landscape-h1-2024-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Learn about the types of threats that 'topped the charts' and the kinds of techniques that bad actors leveraged most commonly in the first half of this year Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:13:12 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-progress/ai-workplace-good-bad-algorithmic/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-progress/ai-workplace-good-bad-algorithmic/ While AI can liberate us from tedious tasks and even eliminate human error, it's crucial to remember its weaknesses and the unique capabilities that humans bring to the table Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/common-bookingcom-scams/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/common-bookingcom-scams/ From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cyber-insurance-part-cyber-threat-mitigation-strategy/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cyber-insurance-part-cyber-threat-mitigation-strategy/ Why organizations of every size and industry should explore their cyber insurance options as a crucial component of their risk mitigation strategies Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:31:29 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/long-tail-costs-data-breach-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/long-tail-costs-data-breach-week-security-tony-anscombe/ Understanding and preparing for the potential long-tail costs of data breaches is crucial for businesses that aim to mitigate the impact of security incidents Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:54:09 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/buying-vpn-what-know-look-for/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/buying-vpn-what-know-look-for/ VPNs are not all created equal – make sure to choose the right provider that will help keep your data safe from prying eyes Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h1-2024/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h1-2024/ A view of the H1 2024 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/hijacked-hacked-youtube-channels-scams-malware/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/hijacked-hacked-youtube-channels-scams-malware/ Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/my-health-information-has-been-stolen-now-what/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/my-health-information-has-been-stolen-now-what/ As health data continues to be a prized target for hackers, here's how to minimize the fallout from a breach impacting your own health records Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/hacktivism-evolving-bad-news-organizations-everywhere/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/hacktivism-evolving-bad-news-organizations-everywhere/ Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/arid-viper-spies-android-users-middle-east-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/arid-viper-spies-android-users-middle-east-week-security-tony-anscombe/ The spyware, called AridSpy by ESET, is distributed through websites that pose as various messaging apps, a job search app, and a Palestinian Civil Registry app Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:58:03 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/preventative-defense-tactics-real-world/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/preventative-defense-tactics-real-world/ Don’t get hacked in the first place – it costs far less than dealing with the aftermath of a successful attack Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-apt-activity-report-q4-2023-q1-2024/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-apt-activity-report-q4-2023-q1-2024/ The I-SOON data leak confirms that this contractor is involved in cyberespionage for China, while Iran-aligned groups step up aggressive tactics following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/arid-viper-poisons-android-apps-with-aridspy/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/arid-viper-poisons-android-apps-with-aridspy/ ESET researchers discovered Arid Viper espionage campaigns spreading trojanized apps to Android users in Egypt and Palestine Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:29:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/welivesecurity-wins-best-cybersecurity-vendor-blog/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/welivesecurity-wins-best-cybersecurity-vendor-blog/ The results of the 2024 European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards are in and the winner of the Best Cybersecurity Vendor Blog is... drumroll, please... WeLiveSecurity! Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:19:06 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/560-million-ticketmaster-customer-data-for-sale-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/560-million-ticketmaster-customer-data-for-sale-week-in-security-with-tony-anscombe/ Ticketmaster seems to have experienced a data breach, with the ShinyHunters hacker group claiming to have exfiltrated 560 million customer data Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:04:40 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/the-job-hunters-guide-separating-genuine-offers-from-scams/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/scams/the-job-hunters-guide-separating-genuine-offers-from-scams/ $90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave for a junior data analyst – what's not to like? Except that these kinds of job offers are only intended to trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their data. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/what-happens-facial-recognition-gets-wrong-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/what-happens-facial-recognition-gets-wrong-week-security-tony-anscombe/ A facial recognition system misidentifies a woman in London as a shoplifter, igniting fresh concerns over the technology's accuracy and reliability Fri, 31 May 2024 13:45:32 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/how-to/the-murky-world-of-password-leaks-and-how-to-check-if-youve-been-hit/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/how-to/the-murky-world-of-password-leaks-and-how-to-check-if-youve-been-hit/ Password leaks are increasingly common and figuring out whether the keys to your own kingdom have been exposed might be tricky – unless you know where to look Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-progress/ai-hr-artificial-intelligence-changing-hire-employees-forever/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-progress/ai-hr-artificial-intelligence-changing-hire-employees-forever/ Much digital ink has been spilled on artificial intelligence taking over jobs, but what about AI shaking up the hiring process in the meantime? Thu, 30 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/eset-world-2024-big-prevention-bigger-ai/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/eset-world-2024-big-prevention-bigger-ai/ What is the state of artificial intelligence in 2024 and how can AI level up your cybersecurity game? These hot topics and pressing questions surrounding AI were front and center at the annual conference. Wed, 29 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/mandatory-reporting-ransomware-attacks-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/mandatory-reporting-ransomware-attacks-week-security-tony-anscombe/ As the UK mulls new rules for ransomware disclosure, what would be the wider implications of such a move, how would cyber-insurance come into play, and how might cybercriminals respond? Fri, 24 May 2024 13:11:17 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beyond-buzz-understanding-ai-role-cybersecurity/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/beyond-buzz-understanding-ai-role-cybersecurity/ A new white paper from ESET uncovers the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence for cyber-defenders Tue, 28 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/introducing-nimfilt-reverse-engineering-tool-nim-compiled-binaries/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/introducing-nimfilt-reverse-engineering-tool-nim-compiled-binaries/ Available as both an IDA plugin and a Python script, Nimfilt helps to reverse engineer binaries compiled with the Nim programming language compiler by demangling package and function names, and applying structs to strings Thu, 23 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/what-happens-ai-goes-rogue-how-stop-it/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/what-happens-ai-goes-rogue-how-stop-it/ As AI gets closer to the ability to cause physical harm and impact the real world, “it’s complicated” is no longer a satisfying response Wed, 22 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/who-where-how-apt-attacks-week-security-tony-anscombe/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/who-where-how-apt-attacks-week-security-tony-anscombe/ This week, ESET experts released several research publications that shine the spotlight on a number of notable campaigns and broader developments on the threat landscape Fri, 17 May 2024 16:09:11 +0000 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/untangling-hiring-dilemma-how-security-solutions-free-up-hr-processes/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/untangling-hiring-dilemma-how-security-solutions-free-up-hr-processes/ The prerequisites for becoming a security elite create a skills ceiling that is tough to break through – especially when it comes to hiring skilled EDR or XDR operators. How can businesses crack this conundrum? Tue, 21 May 2024 09:30:00 +0000