Month: April 2024

Mobile Security WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride. 10 Jan 2024  •  , 5 min. read Mobile applications make the world go round. Instant communication services are among the most popular apps on iOS and Android alike – US non-profit operation…

Business Security How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks 11 Jan 2024  •  , 4 min. read In the untold expanse of online information and communication, the ability to find the signal in the noise and discern the authenticity of data and its…

Video The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC’s X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs 12 Jan 2024 The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account was hacked this week to post an unauthorized tweet…

Business Security By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk 16 Jan 2024  •  , 5 min. read Cloud computing is an essential component of today’s digital landscape. IT infrastructure, platforms and software are more likely to be delivered…

Scams, Digital Security Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal 17 Jan 2024  •  , 5 min. read If you’re on social media or use Google Shopping, the chances are you’ve been bombarded…

Scams Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims 18 Jan 2024  •  , 4 min. read It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. You get a call from an unknown number and on the other end of the line hear your child…

Video The job of a CISO is becoming increasingly stressful as cybersecurity chiefs face overwhelming workloads and growing concerns over personal liability for security failings 19 Jan 2024 The job of a chief information security officer (CISO) is becoming increasingly stressful, to the point that some security leaders are seeking out more peaceful career paths.…

Scams As AI-powered voice cloning turbocharges imposter scams, we sit down with ESET’s Jake Moore to discuss how to hang up on ‘hi-fi’ scam calls – and what the future holds for deepfake detection 23 Jan 2024  •  , 4 min. read Would you fall for a faked call from your CEO asking you to…

ESET researchers provide an analysis of an attack carried out by a previously undisclosed China-aligned threat actor we have named Blackwood, and that we believe has been operating since at least 2018. The attackers deliver a sophisticated implant, which we named NSPX30, through adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks hijacking update requests from legitimate software. Key points in…