Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year’s worth of security patches in one go – here’s how to keep pace
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The devil is still in the email – but wears a new mask
When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack
Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud
Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice
The devil is still in the email – but wearing a new mask
When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack
Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download
As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data
Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first
Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out
Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam
Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account
The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive
As AI opens new paths to company data while making familiar attacks faster and cheaper, SMBs need protection designed around the time and expertise…
‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you
Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images
Beware the SparroWock: The backdoor that bites, the commands that catch
ESET researchers document SparroWocky, the new flagship backdoor of the FamousSparrow APT group
Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate
As AI adoption expands the attack surface and adds to the security workload, businesses need automation backed by experts
Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?
AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.
GuardBreaker: Derailing AI-assisted malware analysis with a code comment
LLM-based code scanners won’t help attackers build a nuclear weapon, but that refusal could work in their favor
Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?
AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.
I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?
Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – August 2026 edition
Details about the Hugging Face hack, critical infrastructure under attack, a spoofed in-flight Wi-Fi network, and more of this month’s cybersecurity news
AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud
It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.
AI-assisted reconnaissance: Why everyone could be a viable target for fraud
It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.
How QR-code phishing can slip past corporate security measures
Quishing has become a popular alternative to traditional phishing. Here’s how businesses can close the gap.
Black Hat USA 2026: Will vulnerability discovery eventually decline in the AI era?
And will today’s surge in AI-driven vulnerability discovery eventually make tomorrow’s software safer?