What is it, and how do I get it off my device?
Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do. 08 Aug 2025 • …
Category: welivesecurity
Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?
A sky-high premium may not always reflect your company’s security posture 08 Aug 2025 • , 3 min. read When a cyber risk insurance quote…
Does successful cybersecurity today increase cyber risk tomorrow?
Success in cybersecurity is when nothing happens, plus other standout themes from two of the event’s keynotes 07 Aug 2025 • , 3 min. read…
Policy compliance & the cybersecurity silver bullet
Who’s to blame when the AI tool managing a company’s compliance status gets it wrong? 07 Aug 2025 • , 3 min. read If you…
ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch
Threat actors are embracing ClickFix, ransomware gangs are turning on each other – toppling even the leaders – and law enforcement is disrupting one infostealer…
Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption
Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity 01…
Is your phone spying on you?
Here’s what you need to know about the inner workings of modern spyware and how to stay away from apps that know too much 01…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition
Here’s a look at cybersecurity stories that moved the needle, raised the alarm, or offered vital lessons in July 2025 31 Jul 2025 With another…
The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to avoid them
Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for 29 Jul 2025 • , 4 min.…
ToolShell attacks hit organizations worldwide
The ToolShell bugs are being exploited by cybercriminals and APT groups alike, with the US on the receiving end of 13 percent of all attacks…
Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
Before rushing to prove that you’re not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware 24…
An all-you-can-eat buffet for threat actors
ESET Research has been monitoring attacks involving the recently discovered ToolShell zero-day vulnerabilities 24 Jul 2025 • , 5 min. read On July 19, 2025,…