malwarevia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Beware the SparroWock: The backdoor that bites, the commands that catch
ESET researchers document SparroWocky, the new flagship backdoor of the FamousSparrow APT group
Sep 17, 2026 UTC
Security news
Stories are attributed to their original publishers and reviewed by an editor before they appear here. Always read the original source.
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Cyberthreats are moving faster than SMBs: Readiness must accelerate
As AI adoption expands the attack surface and adds to the security workload, businesses need automation backed by experts
Sep 16, 2026 UTC
malwarevia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
GuardBreaker: Derailing AI-assisted malware analysis with a code comment
LLM-based code scanners won’t help attackers build a nuclear weapon, but that refusal could work in their favor
Sep 10, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?
AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.
Sep 9, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?
Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal
Sep 2, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – August 2026 edition
Details about the Hugging Face hack, critical infrastructure under attack, a spoofed in-flight Wi-Fi network, and more of this month's cybersecurity news
Aug 31, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud
It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.
Aug 27, 2026 UTC
phishingvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
How QR-code phishing can slip past corporate security measures
Quishing has become a popular alternative to traditional phishing. Here’s how businesses can close the gap.
Aug 17, 2026 UTC
vulnerabilityvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Black Hat USA 2026: Will vulnerability discovery eventually decline in the AI era?
And will today’s surge in AI-driven vulnerability discovery eventually make tomorrow’s software safer?
Aug 13, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Black Hat USA 2026: What the Hugging Face hack tells us about human responsibility
The incident involving OpenAI models shows that autonomous hacks make human oversight more important, not less
Aug 13, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Black Hat USA 2026: AI is racing ahead of cybersecurity controls
AI took center stage, but the clearest lesson was less about what AI can do than about who is accountable when something goes wrong
Aug 12, 2026 UTC
generalvia WeLiveSecurity (ESET)
Are AI tutors safe for your kids?
AI tutors can offer useful support, but their quality and safeguards vary widely. Here’s what parents should check before handing one to a child.
Aug 10, 2026 UTC