Travel & Safety
Ukraine warns fake CAPTCHAs are being used to make you hack yourself
Ukraine's computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, has warned that Russian hackers are using fake CAPTCHA checks to trick people into compromising their own PCs.
Google’s Gemini lets strangers send messages from your locked Android phone
Gemini, Google's AI assistant, is supposed to make life easier for Android smartphone owners.
OpenAI’s AI “goes rogue” and hacks Hugging Face: what you need to know
You can't have failed to hear the news headlines: "AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals", "Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'", and even "Humanity is no longer in control of its most awesome creation...
Smashing Security podcast #477: How 14 orders of chicken McNuggets helped nail a suspected Russian hacker
A Russian intelligence-linked hacker is arrested in Thailand while enjoying a beach holiday – and the trail of evidence that nailed him to the Russian government includes 14 separate orders of chicken…
Inside the inbox: Why cybercriminals want to break into your email account
Your inbox is an identity system all of its own: whoever owns it may own a lot more. Here's how to stay safe.
Forgotten UEFI shims undermining Secure Boot
ESET researchers discovered 11 vulnerable UEFI shim bootloaders signed by Microsoft that allow attackers to bypass UEFI Secure Boot by exploiting decade-old vulnerabilities.
ESET Threat Report H1 2026
A view of the H1 2026 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts.
Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right
AI is changing cybercrime but SMB cyber readiness still largely depends on closing the familiar gaps
New Live Data: 6,000 Americans Just Rated This Mexican Beach Town Safer Than Miami And LA
New live data from 6,000 Americans reveals why Cancun scored significantly safer than Miami and LA on our Traveler Safety Index.
Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Safe Eastern European City With Cheap Prices
Home to a monumental Orthodox cathedral and a nightlife comparable to Berlin, Belgrade, Serbia is Europe's most underrated city break.
U.S. Embassy Issues New Security Alert For Popular South American Country
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has issued an urgent new security alert warning travelers about dating app risks, druggings, and major safety concerns.
The World’s Safest Country To Visit In 2026 Is A Caribbean Beauty With Year-Round Perfect Weather And Stunning Turquoise Waters
Skip the anxiety and unpredictable storms. Discover why Aruba ranks as the world's safest island destination, packed with year-round sunshine, secret cliff jumps, and epic UTV trails.
This Lesser Known Fairytale Town Is Known As The Venice Of Croatia
Venice's wayward daughter, Rovinj offers the same historic campaniles and the postcard-ready waterfront minus the hefty price tags.
US strikes on southern Iran infrastructure widen war
The latest US strikes on tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure further inland from the Strait of Hormuz could indicate that Washington is shifting gears in Iran.
Trump's refugee policy: Only white South Africans welcome?
Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. People from crisis-stricken countries are being denied entry. Experts say the credibility of US refugee aid has been damaged.
Can India's 'Cockroach' protest movement go nationwide?
What began as satire on social media has turned into a massive Gen Z-led protest movement driven by anger over corruption and high youth unemployment. There are signs it is finding traction outside of Delhi.