This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition
Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year's worth of security patches in one go – here's how to keep pace
Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year's worth of security patches in one go – here's how to keep pace
Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice
When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack
As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data
Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out
Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account
As AI opens new paths to company data while making familiar attacks faster and cheaper, SMBs need protection designed around the time and expertise available to operate it
Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images
ESET researchers document SparroWocky, the new flagship backdoor of the FamousSparrow APT group
As AI adoption expands the attack surface and adds to the security workload, businesses need automation backed by experts
LLM-based code scanners won’t help attackers build a nuclear weapon, but that refusal could work in their favor
AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.
Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal
Details about the Hugging Face hack, critical infrastructure under attack, a spoofed in-flight Wi-Fi network, and more of this month's cybersecurity news
It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.