WeLiveSecurity
WeLiveSecurity is a specialized cybersecurity news and research platform powered by ESET's threat intelligence and technical expertise. It serves as an editorial outlet that provides a mix of high-level security news, technical threat research, and practical advice for both business professionals and the general public. Unlike purely technical databases, WeLiveSecurity focuses on human-centric security, explaining how digital threats impact daily life and organizational stability.
The platform is a primary source for:
Malware Analysis: In-depth teardowns of new viruses, trojans, and ransomware families.
APT Activity Reports: Detailed documentation of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups and state-sponsored cyberespionage.
Consumer Safety Guides: Accessible advice on preventing scams, protecting privacy, and securing smart devices.
White Papers and Podcasts: Long-form content and audio discussions that explore the nuances of the global threat landscape.
Core Pillars of WeLiveSecurity’s Cybersecurity Coverage
WeLiveSecurity is unique in its ability to cater to diverse audiences—from "hardened coders" to home users—by structuring its content into several distinct areas of expertise.
ESET Research and Threat Reports
The site acts as the public face of ESET’s global research teams. These teams, based in various international locations, analyze real-world telemetry to produce quarterly and semi-annual threat reports. These reports are critical for identifying shifts in cybercriminal behavior, such as the rise of "infostealers" or changes in ransomware targeting.
Breaking Security News and Intelligence
WeLiveSecurity provides real-time reporting on major data breaches and newly discovered software vulnerabilities. By covering breaking news with a focus on "honesty over hype," the platform helps users distinguish between significant threats and sensationalized reports.
Security Education and Awareness
A significant portion of the site is dedicated to "Tips and Advice." This includes identifying social engineering tactics, explaining the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), and helping users understand the risks associated with public Wi-Fi or "shadow AI."
Why WeLiveSecurity is a Key Resource for Network Defenders
Cybersecurity professionals use WeLiveSecurity to gain a competitive edge in threat detection and response.
Indicator of Compromise (IoC) Tracking: Research posts often include technical indicators that defenders can use to update their internal monitoring systems.
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs): By studying the "modus operandi" of threat actors described on the site, security teams can perform more effective threat hunting.
Risk Assessment Support: Businesses use the platform's vulnerability analysis (e.g., critical flaws in Windows components) to prioritize their patching schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns and operates WeLiveSecurity?
WeLiveSecurity is owned and operated by ESET, a global leader in endpoint protection and antivirus software. The content is produced by ESET’s internal security researchers and a dedicated editorial team.
Is WeLiveSecurity purely an ESET product blog?
While it highlights ESET’s research, the platform operates with an editorial mission to provide general security awareness. It covers industry-wide issues, third-party software vulnerabilities, and global policy changes that affect the entire cybersecurity community.
Can I find malware removal tools on the site?
Yes. In addition to information, the platform occasionally provides specialized decryption tools or removal instructions for specific malware strains that ESET researchers have successfully analyzed and cracked.
Strategic Security Intelligence: ThreatNG and WeLiveSecurity Integration
ThreatNG acts as a bridge between the high-level research provided by WeLiveSecurity and an organization’s specific digital landscape. While WeLiveSecurity identifies global malware trends and APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) behaviors, ThreatNG applies that intelligence directly to an organization’s unique attack surface. By ingesting feeds from these sources, ThreatNG transforms static news into dynamic, actionable defense strategies through a comprehensive suite of discovery and assessment capabilities.
External Discovery: Identifying the Invisible Attack Surface
ThreatNG uses a "zero-input" discovery engine to find every internet-facing asset associated with an organization. It identifies what an attacker sees before they ever launch a campaign, as described on WeLiveSecurity.
Digital Footprint Mapping: It discovers all subdomains, IP ranges, and cloud instances. If WeLiveSecurity reports on a vulnerability affecting a specific cloud configuration, ThreatNG shows exactly where those configurations exist in your environment.
Supply Chain and Ecosystem Discovery: ThreatNG identifies the digital presence of third-party partners and subsidiaries. This is critical when news reports highlight a "supply chain attack" targeting vendors in your industry.
Domain and Brand Reconnaissance: It identifies lookalike domains and rogue websites that could be used in phishing campaigns, as detailed in ESET’s research.
External Assessment: Validating Susceptibility to Global Threats
Once assets are discovered, ThreatNG conducts deep external assessments to determine whether they are susceptible to the specific techniques mentioned in intelligence feeds.
Web Application and Hijack Susceptibility
ThreatNG evaluates the security posture of web applications without needing internal access.
Example: If WeLiveSecurity details a new "infostealer" malware targeting specific session cookie vulnerabilities, ThreatNG assesses your public-facing applications to see whether they use the weakened session management protocols identified in the report.
Subdomain Takeover and DNS Weakness
The platform identifies "dangling" DNS records that point to non-existent resources.
Example: An organization might have a DNS record pointing to a decommissioned AWS bucket. ThreatNG flags this as a high-risk entry point that an attacker could claim to host malicious files, a common tactic discussed in APT research.
Ransomware and Technical Vulnerability Assessment
ThreatNG looks for the "low-hanging fruit" that ransomware groups exploit.
Example: It identifies open RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) ports or legacy SSL versions. If a new report on WeLiveSecurity highlights a ransomware group targeting unpatched VPN gateways, ThreatNG provides an immediate list of every exposed VPN gateway in the organization’s footprint.
Investigation Modules: Deep Forensic and Proactive Analysis
The investigation modules within ThreatNG allow security teams to pivot from a general news alert to a specific, internal investigation.
Sensitive Code and Secret Exposure
This module scans public code repositories and "pastes" for leaked organizational data.
Example: ThreatNG may find a GitHub repository where a developer accidentally committed an API key. This discovery allows the organization to rotate the key before it is used in a "credential stuffing" attack described in the latest security news.
Dark Web and Intelligence Repositories
ThreatNG monitors underground forums and marketplaces where attackers trade information.
Example: If WeLiveSecurity reports on a new credential-harvesting campaign, ThreatNG uses its intelligence repositories to search for your company’s email addresses or internal system names being sold on dark web marketplaces, providing a specific "early warning" of an impending breach.
Continuous Monitoring and Reporting
ThreatNG ensures that security is not a "point-in-time" event but a constant state of vigilance.
Evolving Risk Scores: As news breaks and new vulnerabilities are discovered, ThreatNG updates an organization's "eXposure Priority" (XP) score. This allows leadership to see a real-time risk rating.
Automated Alerting: When a new asset appears or a vulnerability is detected that matches a high-profile threat from WeLiveSecurity, ThreatNG generates an immediate alert.
Actionable Reporting: Reports provide a direct link between the external threat (e.g., a new malware family) and the specific internal asset that is at risk, along with remediation steps.
Cooperation with Complementary Solutions
ThreatNG works alongside other security tools to create a unified defensive front. These complementary solutions use the intelligence gathered by ThreatNG to execute internal changes.
Cooperation with SIEM and XDR: ThreatNG feeds identify external risks and feed them into SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms. If ThreatNG flags a "lookalike domain," the SIEM can automatically search internal logs to see if any employees have already visited that domain.
Cooperation with Vulnerability Management (VM): While traditional VM tools scan known internal assets, ThreatNG finds "shadow IT" assets and feeds them into the VM tool for a deeper, credentialed scan.
Cooperation with EDR and Endpoint Protection: Information about the TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) of a new malware from WeLiveSecurity is used by ThreatNG to identify exposed endpoints. This intelligence then helps the EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) team prioritize which systems need the most aggressive monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ThreatNG use research from WeLiveSecurity?
ThreatNG monitors technical research from sources such as WeLiveSecurity to understand how new malware and APT groups operate. It then uses that information to scan your organization's external assets for the specific weaknesses those attackers exploit.
What are investigation modules in ThreatNG?
Investigation modules are specialized tools that look for deep-level risks, such as leaked source code on GitHub, mentions of your brand on the dark web, or sensitive documents indexed by search engines that should be private.
Can ThreatNG help stop ransomware?
Yes. By continuously monitoring "external assessments," ThreatNG identifies the open ports, unpatched software, and leaked credentials that ransomware groups use to gain an initial foothold, allowing you to close those gaps before an attack occurs.
