Category: welivesecurity

ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch
06
Aug
2025

ClickFix, infostealer disruptions, and ransomware deathmatch

Threat actors are embracing ClickFix, ransomware gangs are turning on each other – toppling even the leaders – and law…

Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption
02
Aug
2025

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…

Is your phone spying on you?
02
Aug
2025

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…

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition
01
Aug
2025

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…

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to avoid them
30
Jul
2025

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…

ToolShell attacks hit organizations worldwide
26
Jul
2025

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…

Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
25
Jul
2025

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…

An all-you-can-eat buffet for threat actors
25
Jul
2025

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….

Why is your data worth so much?
23
Jul
2025

Why is your data worth so much?

Behind every free online service, there’s a price being paid. Learn why your digital footprint is so valuable, and why…

Why you should never pay to get paid
05
Jul
2025

Why you should never pay to get paid

Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played…

How to get into cybersecurity
05
Jul
2025

How to get into cybersecurity

Cracking the code of a successful cybersecurity career starts here. Hear from ESET’s Robert Lipovsky as he reveals how to…

How government cyber cuts will affect you and your business
04
Jul
2025

How government cyber cuts will affect you and your business

Deep cuts in cybersecurity spending risk creating ripple effects that will put many organizations at a higher risk of falling…