Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe
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FrostyNeighbor: Fresh mischief and digital shenanigans
ESET researchers uncovered new activities attributed to FrostyNeighbor, updating its compromise chain to support the group’s continual cyberespionage operations This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: FrostyNeighbor: Fresh mischief and digital shenanigans
Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses
Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Eyes wide open: How…
Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456
How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456
Fake call logs, real payments: How CallPhantom tricks Android users
ESET researchers uncovered fraudulent apps on Google Play that claim to provide the call history “for any number” and had been downloaded more than seven million times before being taken down This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the…
A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack
ESET researchers have investigated an ongoing attack by the ScarCruft APT group that targets the Yanbian region via backdoor-laced Windows and Android games This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition
Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 – here’s some of what made the headlines this month This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the…
The calm before the ransom: What you see is not all there is
A breach claims the systems as well as the confidence that was, in retrospect, a major vulnerability This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: The calm before the ransom: What you see is not all there…
GopherWhisper: A burrow full of malware
ESET Research has discovered a new China-aligned APT group that we’ve named GopherWhisper, which targets Mongolian governmental institutions This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: GopherWhisper: A burrow full of malware
What the ransom note won’t say
An attack is what you see, but a business operation is what you’re up against This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: What the ransom note won’t say
New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app
ESET researchers discover another iteration of NGate malware, this time possibly developed with the assistance of AI This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app
What the ransom note won’t say
An attack is what you see, but a business operation is what you’re up against This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: What the ransom note won’t say
That data breach alert might be a trap
Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: That data breach alert might be a trap
Supply chain dependencies: Have you checked your blind spot?
Your biggest risk may be a vendor you trust. How can SMBs map their third-party blind spots and build operational resilience? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Supply chain dependencies: Have you checked your blind…
Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike
If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original…
As breakout time accelerates, prevention-first cybersecurity takes center stage
Threat actors are using AI to supercharge tried-and-tested TTPs. When attacks move this fast, cyber-defenders need to rethink their own strategy. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: As breakout time accelerates, prevention-first cybersecurity takes center…
Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate
Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2026 edition
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 article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: This month in security with Tony…
A cunning predator: How Silver Fox preys on Japanese firms this tax season
Silver Fox is back in Japan, spoofing tax and HR emails timed to the one season when no one thinks twice about opening them This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: A cunning predator: How Silver…
RSAC 2026 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
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 This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: RSAC 2026 wrap-up –…