Cybersecurity News

Threat actors are using AI to supercharge tried-and-tested TTPs. When attacks move this fast, cyber-defenders need to rethink their own strategy.

Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay.

The past four weeks have seen a slew of new cybersecurity wake-up calls that showed why every organization needs a well-thought-out cyber-resilience plan

This year, AI agents took the center stage – as a defensive capability, but more pressingly as a risk many organizations haven't caught up with

Silver Fox is back in Japan, spoofing tax and HR emails timed to the one season when no one thinks twice about opening them

Cloud VMs offer unmatched speed, scale and flexibility – all of which could eventually count for little if they’re left to fend for themselves

As IT infrastructure expands, visibility and control often lag behind – until an incident forces a reckoning

What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem

ESET researchers dive deeper into the EDR killer ecosystem, disclosing how attackers abuse vulnerable drivers

ESET’s Jake Moore used smart glasses, deepfakes and face swaps to ‘hack’ widely-used facial recognition systems – and he'll demo it all at RSAC 2026

The cybersecurity implications of the war in the Middle East extend far beyond the region. Here’s where to focus your defenses.

The resurgence of one of Russia’s most notorious APT groups

The ability to continue operating safely in an unsafe environment where competitors cannot is a competitive advantage that is rarely measured or discussed

We speak to Director of ESET Threat Research Jean-Ian Boutin about where solutions that blend advanced technology with human expertise provide the most practical value for businesses

The education sector is notoriously short on cash, but rich in assets for threat actors to target. How can managed detection and response (MDR) help learning institutions regain the initiative?

In this roundup, Tony looks at how opportunistic threat actors are taking advantage of weak authentication, unmanaged exposure, and popular AI tools

Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks.

Key Takeaways An audio version of this report can be found on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Audible, & Amazon.  This intrusion began in mid-February 2024 after a threat actor exploited a vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) on an exposed Apache ActiveMQ server. The threat actor was able to perform remote code execution (RCE) by using a Java Spring class and a custom Java Spring […] The post Apache ActiveMQ Exploit Leads to LockBit Ransomware appeared first on The DFIR Report.

Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers.

ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow

Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.

When it comes to our children’s digital lives, prohibition rarely works. It’s our responsibility to help them build a healthy relationship with tech.

When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news cycle

It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

The trends from January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout the year

ESET researchers present technical details on a recent data destruction incident affecting a company in Poland’s energy sector

ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation

Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.