CyberSecure Specialist

Ransomware rages on and no organization is too small to be targeted by cyber-extortionists. How can your business protect itself against the threat? 20 Oct 2025 According to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), no less than 44 percent of breaches last year involved ransomware, highlighting the enduring threat that this form of cyber-extortion poses for organizations of all sizes. Meanwhile, a recent report from Coalition Inc. found that 40 percent of cyber-insurance policyholders…

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How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data Christian Ali Bravo 05 Nov 2025  •  , 4 min. read Scams and other threats that are doing the rounds on messaging apps like WhatsApp are a stark reminder of how easily even trusted platforms can be weaponized against us. One deceptive tactic that has gained traction recently involves tricking people into sharing their phone screens during a…

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Shadow IT leaves organizations exposed to cyberattacks and raises the risk of data loss and compliance failures 24 Oct 2025 In the remote and hybrid work era, employee use of unsanctioned hardware and software (known as shadow IT) has become an acute problem that results in security gaps along with potential data loss and compliance issues. The stakes grow further as employees increasingly use generative AI tools for productivity and convenience while their employers lose…

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ESET researchers have recently observed a new instance of Operation DreamJob – a campaign that we track under the umbrella of North Korea-aligned Lazarus – in which several European companies active in the defense industry were targeted. Some of these are heavily involved in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, suggesting that the operation may be linked to North Korea’s current efforts to scale up its drone program. This blogpost discusses the broader geopolitical implications…

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Think you could never fall for an online scam? Think again. Here’s how scammers could exploit psychology to deceive you – and what you can do to stay one step ahead 04 Nov 2025 Why do people fall for scams even when they should know better? It’s a question that says more about human nature than about technology. In this episode of Unlocked 403, Becks is joined by Alena Košinárová, a software engineer at ESET…

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Business Security Here’s what to know about a recent spin on an insider threat – fake North Korean IT workers infiltrating western firms Phil Muncaster 28 Oct 2025  •  , 5 min. read Back in July 2024, cybersecurity vendor KnowBe4 began to observe suspicious activity linked to a new hire. The individual began manipulating and transferring potentially harmful files, and tried to execute unauthorized software. He was subsequently found out to be a North Korean…

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Business Security With cybersecurity talent in short supply and threats evolving fast, managed detection and response is emerging as a strategic necessity for MSPs Phil Muncaster 27 Oct 2025  •  , 5 min. read Managed service providers (MSPs) should be in a good place right now. As businesses continue to grow their digital operations, they increasingly need expert partners to help deploy and manage critical IT products and services. Nowhere is this need more pronounced…

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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 Can you tell what’s real online? It’s become increasingly difficult as advances in AI and deepfake technology can help anyone create eerily convincing videos, images, and audio. Scammers waste no time cashing in, using AI-powered media for all manner of scams. For example, they increasingly deploy deepfake versions of well-known…

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