Cybersecurity is an essential area of IT that focuses on protecting systems, networks and data from digital threats. It encompasses a variety of practices, tools and technologies designed to prevent attacks, damage and unauthorized access to information and systems. As our dependence on digital technologies increases, the need to secure our digital information and infrastructures becomes ever more crucial.
Cybersecurity threats can take many forms, from malware such as viruses and ransomware to phishing attacks and data breaches. In the face of these ever-evolving threats, cybersecurity professionals are working tirelessly to develop new methods of defense, raise public and corporate awareness of the importance of digital security, and ensure a safer online environment for all.
In February 2026, ESET researchers responded to an incident involving an affiliate of The Gentlemen. On the compromised machine, a staging directory caught their attention:
More than 120 active ransomware brands in a single year. These are the findings that open the 2026 edition of the Internet Organised Crime Threat
On May 7, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a Reddit user reported that installers downloaded from the official JDownloader website triggered a Windows Defender alert. Eighteen
Booking.com customer reservation data is in the hands of attackers, and is already being used for targeted phishing campaigns. On April 13, 2026, the online
Having an EDR is no longer a guarantee. In recent attacks, Qilin affiliates have deployed a dedicated module capable of disabling over 300 threat detection
On March 24, 2026, the European Commission detected an intrusion into the AWS cloud infrastructure hosting its Europa(.)eu sites. Three days later, the ShinyHunters group
For over a year, an attack campaign led by Russian-speaking actors had been operating discreetly, without triggering the slightest alert. Its target: HR teams. Its
Four years after its launch, LeakBase no longer responds. In place of the forum, an FBI seizure banner. Behind this familiar image lies an operation
In 2025, phishing e-mails containing a malicious QR code rose from 47,000 in August to 249,000 in November, a five-fold increase in the space of
ESET security researchers have identified a new threat in the Android ecosystem. Called PromptSpy, this malware represents the first known use of generative artificial intelligence
The cybercriminal group Nitrogen has just suffered an embarrassing mishap that turns their ransomware into a tool for outright destruction. A programming error in their
A massive identity theft campaign is currently hitting over 100 leading companies worldwide. Behind this offensive is the cybercriminal alliance Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters (SLSH), which
