Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?
Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why the question matters. 14 Jan 2026 • , 5 min.…
Category: welivesecurity
Your information is on the dark web. What happens next?
If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what…
What it is and how to protect yourself
Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts 08 Jan 2026 • , 4…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – December 2025 edition
As 2025 draws to a close, Tony looks back at the cybersecurity stories that stood out both in December and across the whole of this…
What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?
Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to…
A critical flaw in Windows Imaging Component
ESET researchers examined CVE‑2025‑50165, a serious Windows vulnerability described to grant remote code execution by merely opening a specially crafted JPG file – one of…
Was that device designed to be on the internet at all?
Behind the polished exterior of many modern buildings sit outdated systems with vulnerabilities waiting to be found 12 Dec 2025 • , 3 min. read…
What Schrödinger can teach us about cybersecurity
I recently had, what I thought, was a unique brainwave. (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t, but please read on!) As a marketing leader at ESET UK,…
Reputation is currency – even in the ransomware economy
Being seen as reliable is good for ‘business’ and ransomware groups care about ‘brand reputation’ just as much as their victims 11 Dec 2025 • …
How to harness today’s diverse analyst and tester landscape to paint a security masterpiece
Interpreting the vast cybersecurity vendor landscape through the lens of industry analysts and testing authorities can immensely enhance your cyber-resilience. 10 Dec 2025 • ,…
How whaling attacks target top executives
Is your organization’s senior leadership vulnerable to a cyber-harpooning? Learn how to keep them safe. 09 Dec 2025 • , 5 min. read When a…
Why identity is critical to improving cybersecurity posture
Identity is effectively the new network boundary. It must be protected at all costs. 04 Dec 2025 • , 4 min. read What do M&S…