This month in security with Tony Anscombe – May 2026 edition
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…
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ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2025–Q1 2026
ESET Research Threat Reports An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026…
What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Using chatbots for medical advice could elicit hallucinations and even expose you to security and privacy risks. Here’s what’s at stake and how to stay…
BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices
The malware pairs remote access capabilities with ready-made campaign tools, lowering the barrier for full device compromise 26 May 2026 • , 6 min. read…
Foul play: Scams target soccer fans with fake World Cup tickets, merchandise
Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data 22 May 2026 • ,…
The quest for greater tech independence
The Trump administration’s shift in tone and approach toward traditional allies has understandably unsettled many nations, raising doubts about U.S. reliability and concerns over dependence…
Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe
Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys. 15 May 2026 • , 5 min. read It didn’t take long for…
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.…
Fixing trivial passwords is as easy as 123456
How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string? 07 May 2026 • , 4 min. read The most-used password…
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…
The calm before the ransomware storm: 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 24 Apr 2026 • , 5 min. read…
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 23 Apr 2026 • , 6 min.…