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Smishing: What it is and why we fall for these scams so easily

Smishing: What it is and why we fall for these scams so easily

Smishing: What it is and why we fall for these scams so easily

Here’s how to spot scams where criminals use deceptive text messages to hook and reel in their marks

ESET Blog22. Jan 20217 min read


ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Trickbot

ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Trickbot

ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt Trickbot

Throughout its monitoring, ESET analyzed thousands of malicious samples every month to help this effort

ESET Blog13. Oct 202013 min read3.2k views


XDSpy: Stealing government secrets since 2011

XDSpy: Stealing government secrets since 2011

XDSpy: Stealing government secrets since 2011

ESET researchers uncover a new APT group that has been stealing sensitive documents from several governments in Eastern Europe and the Balkans…

ESET Blog9. Oct 202010 min read3.3k views


ESET Research discovers cyber espionage framework Ramsay

ESET Research discovers cyber espionage framework Ramsay

ESET Research discovers cyber espionage framework Ramsay

The three discovered versions of Ramsay differ in complexity and sophistication, with the latest third version being the most advanced, especially with…

ESET Blog13. May 20202 min read3.4k views


Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day

Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day

Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day

From faux romance to ridiculous offers, con artists will be trying to make a dent in your wallet, while you’re trying to…

ESET Blog8. May 20205 min read3.6k views


Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears

Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears

Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears

From malware-laden emails to fake donations, these are some of the most common cons you should watch out for amid the public…

ESET Blog19. Mar 20206 min read3.3k views


Tracking Turla: New backdoor delivered via Armenian watering holes

Tracking Turla: New backdoor delivered via Armenian watering holes

Tracking Turla: New backdoor delivered via Armenian watering holes

Can an old APT learn new tricks? Turla’s TTPs are largely unchanged, but the group recently added a Python backdoor

ESET Blog13. Mar 20209 min read4.3k views


Reexamining infamous Ryuk ransomware via ESET telemetry

Reexamining infamous Ryuk ransomware via ESET telemetry

Reexamining infamous Ryuk ransomware via ESET telemetry

From small beginnings to ill renown: The rise of Ryuk ransomware

ESET Blog9. Mar 20205 min read3.2k views


How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account

How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account

How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account

What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer?

ESET Blog14. Feb 20206 min read3.3k views


’Tis the season to be scammed—Our guide to a fraud-free festive season

’Tis the season to be scammed—Our guide to a fraud-free festive season

’Tis the season to be scammed—Our guide to a fraud-free festive season

Don’t have a cyber nightmare before Christmas, read our guide to some of the most popular festive scams to stay safe this…

ESET Blog24. Dec 20193 min read2.9k views


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