Botnet Cybersecurity

SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits

AndyC 12 February 2026

Ravie LakshmananFeb 11, 2026Linux / Botnet Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet operation called SSHStalker that relies...

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

AndyC 11 February 2026

It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy. Phil Muncaster 10 Feb 2026...

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

AndyC 5 February 2026

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams. Phil Muncaster...

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

AndyC 3 February 2026

Digital Security It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these...

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

AndyC 3 February 2026

Digital Security It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these...

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition

AndyC 31 January 2026

The year got off to a busy start, with January offering an early snapshot of the challenges that (not just) cybersecurity teams are likely to...

DynoWiper update: Technical analysis and attribution

AndyC 31 January 2026

In this blog post, we provide more technical details related to our previous DynoWiper publication. Key points of the report: ESET researchers identified new data-wiping...