October 2023

Get exclusive updates from ESET researchers on emerging cyberthreats and global trends.

This look back at the last four months offers insights into what’s ahead.

Topic include:

• Latest ransomware developments
  New trends include the first-ever ransomware bug bounty, with rewards to be paid in Monero.
• Home users increasingly targeted
  The report notes a sixfold increase in shipping-themed phishing, often via fake DHL and USPS requests.
• Online shopping dangers
  The web skimmer Magecart is a leading threat, going after online shoppers’ credit card details.
• Cryptocurrency updates
  As energy prices soar, it’s becoming more profitable to steal cryptocurrencies than mine them illicitly.