CyberSecure Specialist

The past 30 days have seen no shortage of new threats and incidents that brought into sharp relief the need for well-thought-out cyber-resilience plans 29 Sep 2025 As September 2025 comes to a close, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe reviews a selection of the top cybersecurity stories that have made the headlines over the past 30 days and offers insights that they hold for your own cyber-defenses. So what were some of the key…

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We’re kicking off the month with a focus on the human element: the first line of defense, but also the path of least resistance for many cybercriminals 01 Oct 2025 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and what better way to open it than with a reminder that the human element is the first and crucial line of defense against all manner of cyberthreats. Cybercriminals are adept at targeting not just technical flaws, but also take…

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ESET researchers have uncovered two Android spyware campaigns targeting individuals interested in secure communication apps, namely Signal and ToTok. These campaigns distribute malware through deceptive websites and social engineering and appear to target residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Our investigation led to the discovery of two previously undocumented spyware families – Android/Spy.ProSpy, impersonating upgrades or plugins for the Signal and ToTok messaging apps; and Android/Spy.ToSpy, impersonating the ToTok app. Neither app containing the…

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Business Security Manufacturers operate in one of the most unforgiving threat environments and face a unique set of pressures that make attacks particularly damaging Phil Muncaster 03 Oct 2025  •  , 5 min. read Manufacturers face a unique mix of risk: they have an extremely low tolerance for downtime, they sit at the heart of extensive and often complex supply chains, and their competitive advantage is often built on high-value intellectual property (IP), including proprietary…

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Business Security Company leaders need to recognize the gravity of cyber risk, turn awareness into action, and put security front and center Phil Muncaster 07 Oct 2025  •  , 5 min. read These are nervy times for many business leaders. Persistently high interest rates, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruption and abrupt changes to trade policies have created a new climate of uncertainty. Against this backdrop, many could be forgiven for stalling investment and looking for…

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Never rely on just a password, however strong it may be. Multi-factor authentication is essential for anyone who wants to protect their online accounts from intruders. 08 Oct 2025 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a good time to pause and reflect on how you protect your digital world and your online accounts in particular. For many people, that’s still just a password. But here’s the rub: Passwords alone are not enough to stand up to…

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Is the ride-hailing app secretly tracking you? Not really, but this iOS feature may make it feel that way. Tony Anscombe 09 Oct 2025  •  , 3 min. read When you land at an airport, you may be greeted with a notification on your phone that reads: “Welcome to [your location] – Open the app to get directions to the Uber pick-up point.” For privacy-conscious users who only allow apps to access their location while…

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Digital Security Cybercriminals have tricked X’s AI chatbot into promoting phishing scams in a technique that has been nicknamed “Grokking”. Here’s what to know about it. Phil Muncaster 13 Oct 2025  •  , 5 min. read We’ve all heard about the dangers posed by social engineering. It’s one of the oldest tricks in the hackers’ book: psychologically manipulate a victim into handing over their information or installing malware. Up until now, this has been done…

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