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…
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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…
ESET Threat Report H2 2025
A view of the H2 2025 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts 16…
Ransomware’s back office: What the ransom note won’t say
In March 2024, an affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware gang took to a cybercrime forum with a complaint. They’d carried out the attack on Change…
Why that next data breach alert could be a trap
Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot. 17 Apr 2026 • …
Supply chain dependencies: Have you checked your blind spot?
Some cyber business risks only show up when you take a closer look. Supply chain blind spots are a perfect example. Behind these essential third-party…
Here’s how to avoid a ‘second strike’
If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may…
As breakout time accelerates, prevention-first cybersecurity takes center stage
Threat actors are using AI to supercharge tried-and-tested TTPs. When attacks move this fast, cyber-defenders need to rethink their own strategy. 07 Apr 2026 • …
Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate
Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay. 01 Apr 2026 • ,…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2026 edition
The past four weeks have seen a slew of new cybersecurity wake-up calls that showed why every organization needs a well-thought-out cyber-resilience plan 31 Mar…
How Silver Fox preys on Japanese firms this tax season
Silver Fox is back in Japan, spoofing tax and HR emails timed to the one season when no one thinks twice about opening them 27…
RSAC 2026 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
This year, AI agents took the center stage – as a defensive capability, but more pressingly as a risk many organizations haven’t caught up with…