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ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech
Robotics

ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech

The report says Chinese threat groups are now tracking oil, reconstruction and strategic technologies across Venezuela, Syria, South Korea and the Gulf.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware
Cloud Security

Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware

European ministries face a stealthier cyber-espionage campaign as Webworm shifts to Discord and Microsoft cloud tools to steal data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ESET invests EUR €40 million in AI cybersecurity R&D
Digital Transformation

ESET invests EUR €40 million in AI cybersecurity R&D

Threats from AI skills are escalating as the cybersecurity group expands research to counter a fast-growing software supply chain and attack surface.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber insurance now common among North American SMBs
Endpoint Protection

Cyber insurance now common among North American SMBs

Most North American SMBs now buy cyber insurance, as repeated breaches and insurer-imposed controls reshape how they manage risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth
Endpoint Protection

Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth

PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats
Ransomware

AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats

AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies

ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
ESET unveils new strategies to combat evolving cyber threats
Malware

ESET unveils new strategies to combat evolving cyber threats

ESET has launched innovative solutions to address rising cyber threats, including Ransomware Remediation and enhanced email security features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence
Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence

Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

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Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET
Data Protection

Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET

Businesses facing rising phishing attacks in Singapore now have access to Canon's new suite, which covers monitoring, training and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Virtualisation

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Organisers say the two-day programme will tackle deepfake hiring, data sovereignty and the mounting risks of AI-driven cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds
Disaster Recovery

UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds

Most incidents led to shutdowns, supply chain disruption or lost sales, with many firms still leaving cyber risk outside the boardroom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards
EduTech

ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards

ESET opens 2026 Canada Women in Cybersecurity awards, offering three CAD $5,000 scholarships to support aspiring female cyber professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair
Hyperscale

Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair

Agentic AI Foundation taps AWS executive David Nalley as board chair while expanding to 146 members to push standards for agent-based AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada
Endpoint Protection

ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada

ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
ESET unveils enhanced home security to combat identity theft
Ransomware

ESET unveils enhanced home security to combat identity theft

ESET has introduced ESET HOME Security, an enhanced solution designed to combat identity theft and provide robust protection against cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future

On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.

By Jane Ng • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024