A view of the H2 2023 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts. The second half of 2023 witnessed significant cybersecurity incidents. Cl0p, a notorious cybercriminal group known for carrying out ransomware attacks on a major scale, garnered attention through its extensive “MOVEit hack”, … More ESET Threat Report H2 2023
A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but this doesn’t mean you’re left vulnerable. In a world of instant communication and accelerated by the ever-spreading notion that if you are not connected or available, you might be the odd one out, … More Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks
ChatGPT would probably say “Definitely not!”, but will we learn any lessons from the rush to regulate IoT in the past? The accelerated pace in the advancement of technology is challenging for any of us to keep up with, especially for public sector policymakers who traditionally follow rather than lead. Last week, the Black Hat Europe conference … More Should we regulate AI?
Legacy protocols in the healthcare industry present dangers that can make hospitals extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. The healthcare industry will, I am sure, remain a significant target for cybercriminals due to the huge potential it provides them to monetize their efforts through ransomware demands or by abusing the exfiltrated data of patients. Operational disruption and sensitive data, … More Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you
Contactless payments are quickly becoming ubiquitous – but are they more secure than traditional payment methods? Magnetic stripe cards were all the rage 20 or so years ago, but their security was fragile, and the requirement for signatures often added to the hassle of transactions – not to mention, they lacked data encryption, making them vulnerable … More To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?
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