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…
Category: welivesecurity
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.…
New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app
ESET Research has discovered a new variant of the NGate malware family that abuses a legitimate Android application called HandyPay, instead of the previously leveraged…
ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2025–Q3 2025
ESET Research Threat Reports An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2025 and Q3 2025…