This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition
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 –…
Category: welivesecurity
Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery scams
Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice 29 Sep 2026 • , 6 min. read Timeshares…
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 28…
Is that new (vibe coded) app safe? 5 questions to ask first
As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data 25 Sep 2026 • , 6…
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 24…
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 22 Sep 2026 • , 5 min.…
The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive
AI has moved quickly into the daily work of small and mid-size businesses (SMBs). Many have moved past chatbots and begun assigning work to AI…
‘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 18 Sep 2026 • …
Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate
The cyberthreat landscape has been evolving for years. But there’s a sense today that things are escalating more rapidly than before. That’s largely the result…
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 10 Sep 2026 • , 4 min.…
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. 09 Sep 2026 • , 5 min. read AI voice scams…
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 02 Sep 2026…