PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow
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ESET Research: Sandworm behind cyberattack on Poland’s power grid in late 2025
The attack involved data-wiping malware that ESET researchers have now analyzed and named DynoWiper
Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators
Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key to stopping the fraudsters.
SnakeStealer: How it preys on personal data – and how you can protect yourself
Here’s what to know about the malware with an insatiable appetite for valuable data, so much so that it tops this year's infostealer detection charts
To Be (A Robot) or Not to Be: New Malware Attributed to Russia State-Sponsored COLDRIVER
Written by: Wesley Shields Introduction COLDRIVER, a Russian state-sponsored threat group known for targeting high profile individuals in NGOs, policy adviso...
Minecraft mods: Should you 'hack' your game?
Some Minecraft mods don’t help build worlds – they break them. Here’s how malware can masquerade as a Minecraft mod.
Beware of threats lurking in booby-trapped PDF files
Looks can be deceiving, so much so that the familiar icon could mask malware designed to steal your data and money.
New spyware campaigns target privacy-conscious Android users in the UAE
ESET researchers have discovered campaigns distributing spyware disguised as Android Signal and ToTok apps, targeting users in the United Arab Emirates
DeceptiveDevelopment: From primitive crypto theft to sophisticated AI-based deception
Malware operators collaborate with covert North Korean IT workers, posing a threat to both headhunters and job seekers
Another BRICKSTORM: Stealthy Backdoor Enabling Espionage into Tech and Legal Sectors
Written by: Sarah Yoder, John Wolfram, Ashley Pearson, Doug Bienstock, Josh Madeley, Josh Murchie, Brad Slaybaugh, Matt Lin, Geoff Carstairs, Austin Larsen I...
Watch out for SVG files booby-trapped with malware
What you see is not always what you get as cybercriminals increasingly weaponize SVG files as delivery vectors for stealthy malware
A Cereal Offender: Analyzing the CORNFLAKE.V3 Backdoor
Written by: Marco Galli Welcome to the Frontline Bulletin Series Straight from Mandiant Threat Defense, the "Frontline Bulletin" series brings you the latest...