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SSO vs. MFA: Why choose between the two? Learn how both single sign-on and multi-factor authentication can improve your cybersecurity posture.
SSO vs. MFA: Why choose between the two? Learn how both single sign-on and multi-factor authentication can improve your cybersecurity posture.
Learn how a single cyberattack on a pharmacy tech provider disabled access for millions of patients and what it means for the healthcare industry moving forward.
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
Cybercrime and RMM abuse is up 277% as attackers exploit trusted tools for stealthy access. Learn how to shift from overtrust to verifying behavior and secure your network.
Modern BEC attacks now abuse Google Workspace identities. Discover why BEC is an identity problem, and learn how to secure your organization against these threats.
Huntress warns of fake OpenClaw installers on GitHub deploying malware. Learn how these attacks happen, identify signs of infection, and stay protected.
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?
Learn about the narrowing threat gap, the rise of cross-platform attacks (like WSL abuse), and the specific ransomware and nation-state actors targeting Linux endpoints in 2026.
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Adversaries leverage fake tech support to deploy a modified Havoc C2 agent, employing DLL sideloading, syscall evasion (HellsGate), and RMM tools for persistent access.
In this roundup, Tony looks at how opportunistic threat actors are taking advantage of weak authentication, unmanaged exposure, and popular AI tools
Today we're announcing a new program in Chrome to make HTTPS certificates secure against quantum computers. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) recently created a…
Posted by Chrome Secure Web and Networking Team Today we're announcing a new program in Chrome to make HTTPS certificates secure against quantum computers. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) recently created a working group, PKI, Logs, And Tree Signatures (“PLANTS”), aiming to address the performance and bandwidth challenges that the increased size of quantum-resistant cryptography introduces into TLS connections requiring Certificate Transparency (CT). We recently shared our call to ac…
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.
On 25 February 2026, Cisco released security advisories addressing multiple high and critical severity vulnerabilities in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN controllers and Cisco SD-WAN Manager. If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to gain administrative access to compromised systems. It is recommended to capture forensic evidence, hunt for indicators of compromise, and apply updates as soon as possible. One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-20127, is exploited in the wild since 2023.
From an IT job to forced underground cybercrime, Mohammad’s story exposes the global trafficking network behind massive crypto scams. Learn the signs to stay safe.
How GTFire abuses Google Firebase and Google Translate to scale global phishing campaigns
Posted by Lyubov Farafonova, Product Manager, Phone by Google; Alberto Pastor Nieto, Sr. Product Manager Google Messages and RCS Spam and Abuse We’ve shared how Android’s proactive, multi-layered scam defenses utilize Google AI to protect users around the world from over 10 billion suspected malicious calls and messages every month1. While that scale is significant, the true impact of these protections is best understood through the stories of the individuals they help keep safe every day. This…
Une vulnérabilité a été découverte dans Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN. Elle permet à un attaquant de provoquer un contournement de la politique de sécurité. Cisco indique que la vulnérabilité CVE-2026-20127 est activement exploitée.
Celebrate this milestone with us! Email us at csf [at] nist.gov (csf[at]nist[dot]gov) or tag @NISTcyber on X telling us what your favorite CSF 2.0 resource is (or how your organization has benefitted from implementing the CSF 2.0). Today marks two years since the publication of the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0! Published in 2024, the CSF 2.0 included the addition of a Govern Function, increased emphasis on cybersecurity supply chain risk management, updated categories and subcategories to …
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.
AI-driven deception is the new reality in hiring. Explore key statistics on deepfakes and resume fraud, and learn data-informed strategies to solidify your defense.
MuddyWater APT has launched a new cyber offensive operation, dubbed Operation Olalampo, deploying new malware variants and leveraging Telegram bots for command-and-control. Analysis of the campaign provides a glimpse into the group’s post-exploitation tactics, which largely align with their historical operations.
Posted by Vijaya Kaza, VP and GM, App & Ecosystem Trust The Android ecosystem is a thriving global community built on trust, giving billions of users the confidence to download the latest apps. In order to maintain that trust, we’re focused on ensuring that apps do not cause real-world harm, such as malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and privacy invasions. As bad actors leverage AI to change their tactics and launch increasingly sophisticated attacks, we’ve deepened our investments…
ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow
It’s tax season in Indonesia and fraudsters are observed to be ramping up the fraud campaign involving fake Coretax apps, but behind it lies an industrialized MaaS infrastructure ready to strike anywhere.
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.
Uncover how attackers use App Domain Manager injection to run code inside trusted .NET apps by tweaking config files and bypassing application controls. Learn key strategies to detect and stop these attacks.
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.
ClickFix infection deploys Matanbuchus 3.0 loader and drops a new RAT that we’ve dubbed AstarionRAT. We break down the layers and the hands-on intrusion that followed.