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Under the cloak of UEFI Secure Boot: Introducing CVE-2024-7344 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/under-cloak-uefi-secure-boot-introducing-cve-2024-7344/ The story of a signed UEFI application allowing a UEFI Secure Boot bypass

Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store? https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-ai-what-2025-have-store/ In the hands of malicious actors, AI tools can enhance the scale and severity of all manner of scams, disinformation campaigns and other threats

Protecting children online: Where Florida’s new law falls short https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/kids-online/protecting-children-online-where-floridas-new-law-falls-short/ Some of the state’s new child safety law can be easily circumvented. Should it have gone further?

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/crypto-soaring-threats-how-keep-wallet-safe/ As detections of cryptostealers surge across Windows, Android and macOS, it's time for a refresher on how to keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe

State-aligned actors are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/state-aligned-apt-groups-increasingly-deploying-ransomware/ The blurring of lines between cybercrime and state-sponsored attacks underscores the increasingly fluid and multifaceted nature of today’s cyberthreats

AI moves to your PC with its own special hardware https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/ai-moves-pc-special-hardware/ Seeking to keep sensitive data private and accelerate AI workloads? Look no further than AI PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors with a built-in NPU.

Gary Marcus: Taming Silicon Valley | Starmus highlights https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-science/gary-marcus-taming-silicon-valley-starmus-highlights/ The prominent AI researcher explores the societal impact of artificial intelligence and outlines his vision for a future in which AI upholds human rights, dignity, and fairness

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – December 2024 edition https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/month-security-tony-anscombe-december-2024-edition/ From attacks leveraging new new zero-day exploits to a major law enforcement crackdown, December 2024 was packed with impactful cybersecurity news

Chris Hadfield: The sky is falling – what to do about space junk? | Starmus highlights https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/we-live-science/chris-hadfield-sky-falling-space-junk-starmus-highlights/ The first Canadian to walk in space dives deep into the origins of space debris, how it’s become a growing problem, and how we can clean up the orbital mess

ESET Research Podcast: Telekopye, again https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/podcasts/eset-research-podcast-telekopye-again/ Take a peek into the murky world of cybercrime where groups of scammers who go by the nickname of 'Neanderthals’ wield the Telekopye toolkit to ensnare unsuspecting victims they call 'Mammoths'

Unwrapping Christmas scams | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (special edition) https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/christmas-scams-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep-9/ ESET's Jake Moore reveals why the holiday season is a prime time for scams, how fraudsters prey on victims, and how AI is supercharging online fraud

Cybersecurity is never out-of-office: Protecting your business anytime, anywhere https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/business-security/cybersecurity-never-out-of-office-protecting-business-anytime-anywhere/ While you're enjoying the holiday season, cybercriminals could be gearing up for their next big attack – make sure your company's defenses are ready, no matter the time of year

ESET Threat Report H2 2024: Key findings https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/eset-threat-report-h2-2024-key-findings/ ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe looks at some of the report's standout findings and their implications for staying secure in 2025

ESET Threat Report H2 2024 https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ A view of the H2 2024 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts

Black Hat Europe 2024: Hacking a car – or rather, its infotainment system https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/privacy/black-hat-europe-2024-hacking-car-infotainment-system/ Our ‘computers on wheels’ are more connected than ever, but the features that enhance our convenience often come with privacy risks in tow

Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/black-hat-europe-2024-cvss-score-75-10-your-organization/ Aggregate vulnerability scores don’t tell the whole story – the relationship between a flaw’s public severity rating and the specific risks it poses for your company is more complex than it seems

Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered? https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/cybersecurity/black-hat-europe-2024-ai-systems-socially-engineered/ Could attackers use seemingly innocuous prompts to manipulate an AI system and even make it their unwitting ally?

How cyber-secure is your business? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 8) https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/cyber-secure-business-unlocked-403-cybersecurity-podcast-ep-8/ As cybersecurity is a make-or-break proposition for businesses of all sizes, can your organization's security strategy keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving threats?

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/mobile-security/are-preowned-smartphones-safe-how-choose-second-hand-phone-avoid-security-risks/ Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost

Philip Torr: AI to the people | Starmus highlights https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/philip-torr-ai-people-starmus-highlights/ We’re on the cusp of a technological revolution that is poised to transform our lives – and we hold the power to shape its impact