Why do smart people fall for scams? Because social engineering exploits human psychology more than technology. In this Unlocked 403 episode (S2E6), host Becks talks with ESET software engineer Alena …

Minutes matter after a cyberattack. Act fast, but be methodical. Recent reports show attackers progressing from initial access to lateral movement 22% faster year over year, with average breakout at …

As October 2025 wraps up, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe breaks down the month’s biggest cybersecurity headlines and explains what they mean for your cyber defenses. In this concise …

Elder fraud is surging — and the human cost is devastating. In 2024 alone, Americans aged 60+ reported almost $4.9 billion in losses to online scams, a 43% jump from 2023 and roughly five times …

Can you still trust what you see and hear online? As AI and deepfake tools get better, convincing fake videos, images, and audio are easier to create—and criminals are cashing in. How AI-powered …

Fake job seekers have become a serious insider threat. In a 2024 case, a North Korean worker passed four video interviews and background checks at a cybersecurity firm, then began manipulating files …

As digital operations expand and cyber threats accelerate, managed service providers (MSPs) face mounting pressure. Cybersecurity talent is scarce, attackers are faster and better resourced, and …

Shadow IT is surging in remote and hybrid workplaces, creating blind spots that can lead to security gaps, data loss, and compliance violations. At the same time, employees are embracing generative …

SnakeStealer is a fast-rising infostealer built to quietly siphon credentials, financial and crypto data, and other sensitive information from infected devices. ESET telemetry shows it surged to the …

Ransomware remains one of the most persistent cyber threats. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that 44% of last year’s breaches involved ransomware. Coalition Inc. also …