Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: When seeing isn’t believing
Deepfakes are blurring the line between real and fake and fraudsters are cashing in, using synthetic media for all manner of scams 29 Oct 2025…
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How to help older family members avoid scams
Families that combine open communication with effective behavioral and technical safeguards can cut the risk dramatically 30 Oct 2025 • , 6 min. read When…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – October 2025 edition
From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October’s headlines offer a glimpse of what’s shaping cybersecurity…
5 things to do after discovering a cyberattack
When every minute counts, preparation and precision can mean the difference between disruption and disaster 03 Nov 2025 • , 5 min. read Network defenders…
How SMBs can fight back against ransomware
Long known to be a sweet spot for cybercriminals, small businesses are more likely to be victimized by ransomware than large enterprises 18 Sep 2025…
A Petya/NotPetya copycat comes with a twist
HybridPetya is the fourth publicly known real or proof-of-concept bootkit with UEFI Secure Boot bypass functionality 16 Sep 2025 ESET researchers have uncovered a new…
Are cybercriminals hacking your systems – or just logging in?
As bad actors often simply waltz through companies’ digital front doors with a key, here’s how to keep your own door firmly locked tight 11…
Preventing business disruption and building cyber-resilience with MDR
Given the serious financial and reputational risks of incidents that grind business to a halt, organizations need to prioritize a prevention-first cybersecurity strategy 09 Sep…
Safeguarding business data with encryption
As the attack surface expands and the threat landscape grows more complex, it’s time to consider whether your data protection strategy is fit for purpose…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – August 2025 edition
From Meta shutting down millions of WhatsApp accounts linked to scam centers all the way to attacks at water facilities in Europe, August 2025 saw…
Don’t let “back to school” become “back to bullying”
Cyberbullying is a fact of life in our digital-centric society, but there are ways to push back 27 Aug 2025 • , 4 min. read…
First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research
The discovery of PromptLock shows how malicious use of AI models could supercharge ransomware and other threats 26 Aug 2025 • , 2 min. read…