Even legitimate software can become an unexpected way in for attackers.
@ESETresearch uncovered a cyberespionage campaign targeting users of the popular Sogou Input Method. Attackers were able to redirect legitimate internet traffic and use the software to deliver spyware to selected victims across Asia and Europe.
See how the campaign worked. 👉 welivesecurity.com/en/eset-r……
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Coming up on this week's NEW The @AmberMac Show: @jeffmacarthur & I discuss the Canadian government's AI plans with @cohere, @ESET's @TonyAtESET on protecting yourself from AI cybercrimes, and why Instagram is chasing YouTube.
📻 Tuesday - 2 pm on @CanadaTalks160
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#ESETresearch has identified #Gorbag, a Russia-aligned 🇷🇺 threat actor that uses simple infostealers and a reverse shell to harvest data from Ukrainian 🇺🇦 organizations near the front line: welivesecurity.com/en/eset-r… 1/6
PHP2Shell. Compromised supermarket refrigeration systems. A breach exposing 8.8 million people. Malware preinstalled on Android phones. October was a busy month in cybersecurity.
@TonyAtESET breaks down the stories that stood out and the lessons businesses can take from them.
▶️ Watch the October edition of Month in Security.
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#ESETresearch APT Activity Report (Apr–Sep 2026): Russia-aligned APTs continued targeting 🇺🇦 Ukrainian defense, government, and infrastructure entities. #Gamaredon deployed #Turla’s new VBScript reconnaissance tool #Rezzuar – confirming continued FSB-linked collaboration. 1/4
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#ESETresearch released the latest #ESETAPTActivityReport (Apr–Sep 2026): 🇧🇾 Belarus-aligned APT groups are converging with Russia'’s war priorities; for the first time, we documented a destructive cyberattack by a Belarus-aligned group in 🇺🇦 Ukraine web-assets.esetstatic.com/wl… 1/3
What happens when the MSP community comes together? 👀
Fresh perspectives, honest conversations and plenty of thoughts worth sharing. 💡
We caught up with attendees at MSP Global, including Dave Maasland, to hear what’s shaping the MSP world right now.
🎥 Hear what they had to say in our aftermovie.
Kieran Abretti, Stef Greijmans
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AI made scams smarter ⚠️
Don’t let them catch you off guard.
So… what’s your next move? 👉 Think before you click.
👉 Stay one step ahead: eset.com/blog/en/home-topics…
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PHP2Shell moved from disclosure to real-world exploitation fast. ⚠️
CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, dubbed “PHP2Shell,” require attention now. CISA recommends immediately patching affected PHP installations and prioritizing internet-facing systems.
In our latest Breaking News video, @TonyAtESET explains what security teams need to know and what actions to prioritize.
▶️ Watch now and get up to speed.
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Scams are getting smarter, powered by AI ⚠️
Your protection should be too.
The new ESET HOME Security helps keep you safe from AI-driven scams, malicious links, and hidden threats.
So… what’s your next move?
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An inspiring speech by the Nobel Prize Serge Haroche at the @ESET Science Award Gala on AI as a powerful tool for scientific discovery, particularly when combined with uniquely human qualities such as emotion, intuition, and our sensory perception of the world ❣️
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#ESETresearch uncovered #MythicRatatoskr, an undocumented Go backdoor hiding its C&C server inside the #Yggdrasil mesh network. It was used against a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 grain logistics firm in an intrusion that ended in a destructive #Sandworm attack.
welivesecurity.com/en/eset-r… 1/6
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#ESETresearch has analyzed the evolution of #MATCHBOIL, a C# downloader used by the 🇷🇺 Russia-aligned APT group UAC-0099 to download, install, and persist another payload. @reib3n1 welivesecurity.com/en/eset-r… 1/7
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What if a malicious npm package doesn't execute malware itself — but turns your trusted AI assistant into an RCE attack vector? Our research uncovered 3 malicious npm packages targeting ChatGPT/Codex and Anthropic Claude. Here's what we found. 👇
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🤖 AI agents breaching networks.
🔓 974 vulnerabilities patched in a single month.
⚠️ A growing cybercrime case ending in a 15-year prison sentence.
September delivered no shortage of cybersecurity headlines.
Join ESET Chief Security Evangelist @TonyAtESET as he breaks down the stories that mattered most, what they mean for businesses, and how organizations can strengthen their defenses in an era of AI-driven threats.
▶️ Watch the latest Month in Security and stay ahead of the trends shaping cybersecurity.
#CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntelligence #CyberDefense #WeLiveSecurity
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#ESETresearch discovered SparroWocky, a new backdoor of the #FamousSparrow APT group. This new malware has quickly replaced SparrowDoor as the 🇨🇳 China-aligned group’s flagship backdoor. welivesecurity.com/en/eset-r… 1/6
We believe in science. We celebrate excellence. We inspire progress. 🚀
The ESET Science Award returns in 2026 to recognize outstanding scientific achievements and the people helping shape our future through knowledge, courage, and innovation.
This year, we are proud to welcome Nobel Prize laureate Serge Haroche, who will serve as Chair of the International Jury.
Stay tuned as we prepare to celebrate the brightest minds in science.
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