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Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams, FBI says

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:02:13 GMT

Deepfakes, voice cloning, and other AI-powered scams cost Americans nearly $900 million in 2025, says the 2025 FBI Internet Crime Report.

Pirated PC games are delivering password-stealing malware

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:53:06 GMT

Cybercriminals are hiding malware in cracked and repacked games, infecting more than 400,000 devices worldwide.

A week in security (June 1 – June 7)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:07:07 GMT

A list of topics we covered in the week of June 1 to June 7 of 2026

AI: Threat, tool, or both?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:56:57 GMT

Public concern about AI is rising. We look at what's driving it, and why cybersecurity occupies a unique place in this debate.

Travel scams are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:28:12 GMT

Learn how to spot travel scams, avoid risky bookings, and keep your personal information out of the wrong hands.

Meta’s AI support bot happily handed Instagram accounts to hackers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:09:09 GMT

Hackers convinced an AI support bot to hand over Instagram accounts by changing recovery email addresses.

We found this fake-invoice campaign while scammers were still building it

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:05:19 GMT

Invoices pretending to be from Amazon, PayPal, and others reveal how criminals use fear and phone calls to steal money and devices.

Keep getting calls from questionable numbers? Meet Scam Number Check

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:16:04 GMT

Scam Number Check lets you quickly check whether a number has been linked to scams before you call back, share information, or send money.

Infostealers are becoming the go-to phishing payload

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:59:47 GMT

Cybercriminals prefer infostealers to traditional phishing techniques because they reduce friction, scale well, and are widely available.

These convincing copyright notices are designed to steal Google logins

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:24:07 GMT

Scammers use fake takedown requests, countdown timers, and spoofed sign-in screens to steal Google logins from Chrome developers.

23andMe exposed genetic information of millions, lawsuit says

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:53:19 GMT

What began with stolen passwords ended with the exposure of nearly seven million users' DNA-related data, according to California's lawsuit.

Fake virus alerts are invading mobile games

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:03:55 GMT

"Your device is infected!" Fake account warnings and virus alerts are turning some in-game ads into malware traps.

Fake BlueWallet steals passwords, accounts, and crypto from Macs

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:40:25 GMT

A fake BlueWallet download tricks Mac users into running malware that steals passwords, crypto wallets, and clipboard data.

Your phone called. It needs a cleanup.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:31:44 GMT

Introducing Android Junk Cleaner. It scans your phone for leftover files, temporary data, and outdated caches that build up and slow down your device.

A week in security (May 25 – May 31)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:01:00 GMT

A list of topics we covered in the week of May 25 to May 31 of 2026

Payment apps are watching what you say (Lock and Code S07E11)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:52:57 GMT

This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Rainey Reitman about financial censorship that boots customers off major payment apps.

Signal users targeted in backup-stealing phishing attacks

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:07:24 GMT

Cybercriminals are impersonating Signal Support to steal backup recovery keys, giving them access to victims' entire message archives.

Carnival confirms data breach impacting nearly 6 million

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:04:52 GMT

Cruise giant Carnival has suffered yet another data breach, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen personal data affecting nearly 6 million people.

Your Windows PC has a security deadline in June 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:03:43 GMT

Windows is replacing old Secure Boot certificates, and some older PCs could miss future security protections if the update fails.

Fake ChatGPT download site infects Windows and Mac users with malware

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:18:26 GMT

Searching for ChatGPT? This fake download site serves malware to both Windows and Mac users, using separate payloads tailored to each platform.

ESET - WeLiveSecurity

Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Your child’s first data breach may happen before they’ve even opened a bank account. Here’s how to keep their digital life safe.

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – May 2026 edition

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000

In this roundup, Tony looks at attacks against Polish water treatment facilities, how AI-directed attacks failed in Mexico, and what Google believes is the first AI-generated zero-day exploit

ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2025–Q1 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026

What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Using chatbots for medical advice could elicit hallucinations and even expose you to security and privacy risks. Here’s what’s at stake and how to stay safe.

BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000

The malware pairs remote access capabilities with ready-made campaign tools, lowering the barrier for full device compromise

Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data

Webworm: New burrowing techniques

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:40:00 +0000

ESET researchers describe new tools and techniques that the Webworm APT group recently added to its arsenal

The quest for greater tech independence

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000

A complete decoupling from US technology is neither realistic nor necessary, but the changing environment does require nations and companies to reassess their relationships and dependencies

Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.

FrostyNeighbor: Fresh mischief and digital shenanigans

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:00 +0000

ESET researchers uncovered new activities attributed to FrostyNeighbor, updating its compromise chain to support the group’s continual cyberespionage operations

ESET - Support News

ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server version 13.0.15003.0 has been released

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:30 GMT

ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server version 13.0.15003.0 has been released

ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Endpoint Security for Windows version 13.0.2044.0 Stage two have been released

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:00 GMT

ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Endpoint Security for Windows version 13.0.2044.0 Stage two was released

ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server version 13 feature update

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00 GMT

A feature update of ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server version 13.0.12005.0 has been released.

ESET Cloud Office Security version 747 has been released

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00 GMT

ESET Cloud Office Security version 747 has been released.

ESET Management Agent version for Windows version 13.0.1400.0 for ESET PROTECT On-Prem has been released for ESET PROTECT On-Prem 11.x and 12.x

Tue, 13 May 2026 14:00 GMT

ESET Management Agent version for Windows version 13.0.1400.0 for ESET PROTECT On-Prem has been released for ESET PROTECT On-Prem 11.x and 12.x.