Operation SignSight: Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia

Operation SignSight: Supply‑chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia

ESET researchers have uncovered a supply-chain attack on the website of a government in Southeast Asia. Just a few weeks after the supply-chain attack on the Able Desktop software, another similar attack occurred on the website of the Vietnam Government Certification Authority (VGCA): ca.gov.vn. The attackers modified two of the software installers available for download…
How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

What are some common ploys targeting PayPal users? Here’s what you should watch out for when using the popular payment service. PayPal is one of the key players in the field of online payment providers, operating as a payment processor for popular online marketplaces, auction websites, as well as other commercial sellers. Popular brands such…
Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Tips for buying gifts and not receiving coal

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Tips for buying gifts and not receiving coal

While shopping for the perfect presents, be on the lookout for naughty cybercriminals trying to ruin your Christmas cheer by tricking you out of both gifts and money In the words of the famous song, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and in the run-up to one of the most anticipated holidays of…