From April to September 2025, ESET researchers tracked notable advanced persistent threat (APT) operations worldwide. This Q2–Q3 2025 snapshot highlights the most impactful trends, tools, and targets …

Scammers are exploiting WhatsApp’s screen-sharing feature (introduced in 2023) to hijack accounts, steal data, and drain bank funds—a modern twist on remote access fraud. Reports span the UK, India, …

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 …