Here’s what to know about a recent spin on an insider threat – fake North Korean IT workers infiltrating western firms 28 Oct 2025 • , 5 min. read Back in July 2024, cybersecurity vendor KnowBe4 began to observe suspicious… Read More "Can you spot a spy posing as a job seeker?"
The majority (93%) of global organizations use or plan to use AI agents for security tasks such as password resets and VPN access despite the potential for serious breaches and data leaks, according to Semperis. The security vendor polled 1100… Read More "Most Organizations Use AI Agents for Sensitive Security Tasks"
Deepfakes are blurring the line between real and fake and fraudsters are cashing in, using synthetic media for all manner of scams 29 Oct 2025 Can you tell what’s real online? It’s become increasingly difficult as advances in AI and… Read More "Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: When seeing isn’t believing"
A new variant in the Dirty Frag family of Linux local privilege escalation flaws has surfaced, the third root-level Linux kernel bug disclosed in three weeks. According to new analysis from cloud security firm Wiz, the vulnerability, dubbed Fragnesia and… Read More "New Fragnesia Flaw Hands Linux Local Users Root Access"
Families that combine open communication with effective behavioral and technical safeguards can cut the risk dramatically 30 Oct 2025 • , 6 min. read When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the… Read More "How to help older family members avoid scams"
Google is rolling out a new feature that will help investigate spyware attacks on Android devices. The new tool, called Android Intrusion Logging, was released on May 12 as part of Google’s Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM). This mode, which… Read More "Google Launches Android Spyware Forensics Tool for High-Risk Users"
In this roundup, Tony looks at attacks against Polish water treatment facilities, how AI-directed attacks failed in Mexico, and what Google believes is the first AI-generated zero-day exploit 29 May 2026 It’s that time of month when ESET Chief Security… Read More "This month in security with Tony Anscombe – May 2026 edition"
An updated variant of the FDMTP backdoor has been observed in a months-long espionage campaign aimed at networks in the Asia-Pacific and Japan, with researchers linking the activity to the China-aligned group Mustang Panda. According to new analysis from Darktrace,… Read More "Mustang Panda Linked to FDMTP Backdoor in Asia-Pacific Espionage"
From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October’s headlines offer a glimpse of what’s shaping cybersecurity right now 31 Oct 2025 As October 2025 draws to a close, ESET Chief Security… Read More "This month in security with Tony Anscombe – October 2025 edition"
Russian hacking group APT28 has been exploiting vulnerable internet routers to redirect traffic through attacker-controlled servers and steal credentials from targeted organizations, the UK government has warned. In a new advisory published on April 7, the UK’s National Cyber Security… Read More "Russian APT28 Hackers Hijack Routers to Steal Credentials"
