MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been used in deepfake videos to scam unsuspecting people online. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to make a video of someone by manipulating their face or body. The BBC writes* one such video appeared on TikTok this week, claiming to be MrBeast offering people new … More MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

The International Committee of the Red Cross has, for the first time, published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. According to the BBC*, the organisation warns unprecedented numbers of people are joining patriotic cyber-gangs. The eight rules include bans on attacks on hospitals, hacking tools that spread uncontrollably and threats that engender … More Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

Playing your part in building a safer digital world: Why cybersecurity matters

In an increasingly complex and interconnected digital landscape, personal cybersecurity empowers you to protect your data, privacy and digital well-being. We live in a digitally connected world. And for the most part, this has made our lives immeasurably better. Advances in technology have enabled everything from on-demand gaming to remote medical consultations. Incremental innovation keeps us safer, happier … More Playing your part in building a safer digital world: Why cybersecurity matters

ESET Research: Lazarus impersonates Meta on LinkedIn to attack an aerospace company in Spain

ESET researchers have uncovered a Lazarus attack against an aerospace company in Spain, in which the group deployed several tools, most notably the newly discovered backdoor named LightlessCan by ESET. Operators of the Lazarus group obtained initial access to the company’s network last year after a successful spearphishing campaign, masquerading as a recruiter for Meta … More ESET Research: Lazarus impersonates Meta on LinkedIn to attack an aerospace company in Spain

The Customers have spoken! ESET Recognised as a Customers’ Choice Among Endpoint Protection Platforms

91% of customers would recommend ESET according to Gartner Peer Insights*. ESET has been peer-recognised as a Customers’ Choice in the 2023 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Endpoint Protection Platforms report. 97% of Gartner Peer Insights users gave ESET PROTECT a 5-star or a 4-star rating*. Customers appreciate ESET’s solution equally for Product Capabilities, … More The Customers have spoken! ESET Recognised as a Customers’ Choice Among Endpoint Protection Platforms