Exciting developments in the world of cybersecurity – from major changes in infostealer tactics to new threats targeting iOS and Android, along with a sharp rise in investment scams on social media
28 Feb 2025
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Imagine our cybersecurity insights as the calm waters of a bay, with gentle waves lulling anchored ships to sleep. But then, a storm hits, creating chaos and transforming the landscape entirely.
The ESET Threat Report H2 2024 felt just like that. Major infostealer families were disrupted, a new attack vector emerged for iOS and Android, a surge in investment scams rocked social media, and deepfake scams ran rampant.
In this episode of the ESET Research Podcast, Aryeh Goretsky and Ondrej Kubovič dive into the downfall of Agent Tesla, the rise of Formbook, and the evolution of Lumma Stealer. They also explore a unique attack vector affecting both iOS and Android devices, exploiting mobile browser technologies.
Furthermore, they shed light on the alarming increase in investment scams on social media, specifically the HTML/Nomani scams, detailing their appearance, tactics, and impact.
If these topics intrigue you, tune in to the latest episode of the ESET Research podcast or download the full H2 2024 report from WeLiveSecurity.com for more insights.
Topics discussed:
- Infostealer landscape 2:10
- New attack vector 16:35
- Nomani scams 27:00
