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Why system resilience should mainly be the job of the OS, not just third-party applications

Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilience

Published on: October 01, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation

Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices

Published on: October 01, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Gamaredon's operations under the microscope – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET research examines the group's malicious wares as used to spy on targets in Ukraine in the past two years

Published on: September 27, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Cyberespionage the Gamaredon way: Analysis of toolset used to spy on Ukraine in 2022 and 2023

ESET Research has conducted a comprehensive technical analysis of Gamaredon’s toolset used to conduct its cyberespionage activities focused in Ukraine

Published on: September 26, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Don’t panic and other tips for staying safe from scareware

Keep your cool, arm yourself with the right knowledge, and other tips for staying unshaken by fraudsters’ scare tactics

Published on: September 25, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on 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

Published on: September 24, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

FBI, CISA warning over false claims of hacked voter data – Week in security with 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

Published on: September 20, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Influencing the 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.

Published on: September 19, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: September 18, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: September 17, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

AI security bubble already springing leaks

Artificial intelligence is just a spoke in the wheel of security – an important spoke but, alas, only one

Published on: September 16, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

CosmicBeetle joins the ranks of RansomHub affiliates – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET researchers also find that CosmicBeetle attempts to exploit the notoriety of the LockBit ransomware gang to advance its own ends

Published on: September 13, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks

Published on: September 11, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

CosmicBeetle steps up: Probation period at RansomHub

CosmicBeetle, after improving its own ransomware, tries its luck as a RansomHub affiliate

Published on: September 10, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Bitcoin ATM scams skyrocket – Week in security with 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

Published on: September 06, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

ESET Research Podcast: HotPage

ESET researchers discuss HotPage, a recently discovered adware armed with a highest-privilege, yet vulnerable, Microsoft-signed driver

Published on: September 05, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: September 04, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results

Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad

Published on: September 03, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: August 28, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Analysis of two arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities affecting WPS Office

Demystifying CVE-2024-7262 and CVE-2024-7263

Published on: August 28, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: August 27, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

The world of Android threats is quite vast and intriguing. In this episode, Becks and LukΓ‘Ε‘ demonstrate how easy it is to take over your phone, with some added tips on how to stay secure

Published on: August 26, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: August 23, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: August 22, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: August 21, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

ESET analysts dissect a novel phishing method tailored to Android and iOS users

Published on: August 20, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

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

Published on: August 16, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Why scammers want your 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

Published on: August 13, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

The great location leak: Privacy risks in 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?

Published on: August 12, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these 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

Published on: August 12, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Black Hat USA 2024 recap – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Unsurprisingly, many discussions revolved around the implications of the CrowdStrike outage, including the lessons it may have offered for bad actors

Published on: August 09, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Black Hat USA 2024: All eyes on election security

In this high-stakes year for democracy, the importance of robust election safeguards and national cybersecurity strategies cannot be understated

Published on: August 09, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Black Hat USA 2024: How cyber insurance is shaping cybersecurity strategies

Cyber insurance is not only a safety net, but it can also be a catalyst for advancing security practices and standards

Published on: August 08, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

Why tech-savvy leadership is key to cyber insurance readiness

Having knowledgeable leaders at the helm is crucial for protecting the organization and securing the best possible cyber insurance coverage

Published on: August 07, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

AI and automation reducing breach costs – Week in security with 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

Published on: August 02, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity