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Meta rolls out anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:56:10 GMT

New AI-powered protections aim to detect impersonation attempts, suspicious friend requests, and scam messages.

Phishers hide scam links with IPv6 trick in “free toothbrush” emails

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:17:56 GMT

United Healthcare impersonators are using an IPv6 trick to hide the real destination of phishing links in emails promising free Oral-B toothbrushes.

Sextortion “I recorded you” emails reuse passwords found in disposable inboxes

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:56:45 GMT

“You pervert, I recorded you!” sextortion emails include real passwords harvested from public temporary email inboxes.

Watch out for tax-season robocalls pushing fake “relief programs”

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Scammers are targeting Americans with robocalls during tax season. Here’s how to spot the scam.

March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:47:32 GMT

Microsoft patched 79 security vulnerabilities this month, including bugs that could let attackers escalate privileges or crash critical services.

How to see your Google Search history (and delete it)

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:40:35 GMT

Google knows a lot about you. Here's how to check your Google Search history and how to prevent future tracking.

Signal and WhatsApp accounts targeted in phishing campaign

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:19:28 GMT

Dutch intelligence warns that attackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts by tricking users into sharing verification codes or linking a malicious device.

Hackers may have breached FBI wiretap network via supply chain

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:38:51 GMT

A suspected breach of the FBI’s wiretap network has investigators asking whether a nation-state was involved.

Fake Claude Code install pages hit Windows and Mac users with infostealers

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:07:25 GMT

Researchers uncovered fake Claude Code install pages spreading infostealers that steal passwords and browser sessions.

Quiz sites trick users into enabling unwanted browser notifications

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:53:38 GMT

The quiz is just bait. The real goal is to win permission to send browser notifications that can later be used for ads, scams, or shady promotions.

A week in security (March 2 – March 8)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:21:00 GMT

A list of topics we covered in the week of March 2 to March 8 of 2026

Ring doorbells: Won’t you see my neighbor? (Lock and Code S07E05)

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:55:35 GMT

This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Matthew Guariglia about Ring smart doorbells and the surveillance network they create.

One click on this fake Google Meet update can give attackers control of your PC

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:35:56 GMT

We found a fake Google Meet update that enrolls the victim's Windows PC in an attacker's device management system.

Beware of fake OpenClaw installers, even if Bing points you to GitHub

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:11:26 GMT

Bing search results pointed victims to GitHub repositories claiming to host OpenClaw installers, but in reality they installed malware.

Fake CleanMyMac site installs SHub Stealer and backdoors crypto wallets

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:44:30 GMT

We uncovered a fake CleanMyMac site delivering SHub Stealer, a macOS infostealer that steals credentials and silently backdoors crypto wallets.

Windows File Shredder: When deleting a file isn’t enough

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:07:53 GMT

File Shredder for Windows from Malwarebytes lets you truly, actually, really delete a file or folder from your hard drive or USB drive.

Supreme Court to decide whether geofence warrants are constitutional

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:54:12 GMT

Google has urged the justices to strike down the controversial warrants, which can sweep up location data from hundreds of phones near a crime scene.

Does the UK really want to ban VPNs? And can it be done?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:44:41 GMT

Reports of a "Great British Firewall" are exaggerated. And even if they wanted to, here's why it would be virtually impossible.

Attackers abuse OAuth’s built-in redirects to launch phishing and malware attacks

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:53:00 GMT

Researchers have found that attackers are abusing OAuth to send users from legitimate Microsoft or Google login pages to phishing sites or malware downloads.

High-severity Qualcomm bug hits Android devices in targeted attacks

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:33:22 GMT

Google has patched 129 Android vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited flaw in a widely used Qualcomm component.

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Sednit reloaded: Back in the trenches

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000

The resurgence of one of Russia’s most notorious APT groups

What cybersecurity actually does for your business

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The ability to continue operating safely in an unsafe environment where competitors cannot is a competitive advantage that is rarely measured or discussed

How SMBs use threat research and MDR to build a defensive edge

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We speak to Director of ESET Threat Research Jean-Ian Boutin about where solutions that blend advanced technology with human expertise provide the most practical value for businesses

Protecting education: How MDR can tip the balance in favor of schools

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The education sector is notoriously short on cash, but rich in assets for threat actors to target. How can managed detection and response (MDR) help learning institutions regain the initiative?

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – February 2026 edition

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this roundup, Tony looks at how opportunistic threat actors are taking advantage of weak authentication, unmanaged exposure, and popular AI tools

Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks.

Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers.

PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:30:20 +0000

ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:21:48 +0000

Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.

Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

When it comes to our children’s digital lives, prohibition rarely works. It’s our responsibility to help them build a healthy relationship with tech.

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