Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses

2026-05-12T08:51:35Z5718017fa18b1a20facaba33949b30ae72ac9b86c5ed68a1294c65b8bb14aaf3
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What happened

Collection of ESET WeLiveSecurity items (Jan–May 2026) reporting threat research and practical guidance. Key topics include multiple Android threats (CallPhantom fraudulent call‑log apps; PromptSpy — the first observed Android malware leveraging generative AI), trojanized mobile/NFC payment apps delivering NGate variants, a ScarCruft supply‑chain compromise of gaming platforms, discovery of a new China‑aligned APT (GopherWhisper) and resurgence of Sednit, a destructive DynoWiper incident, EDR‑killer techniques abusing vulnerable drivers, plus broader coverage on ransomware extortion/naming, Io

Why it matters

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Evidence and limitations

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eset_welivesecurity
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5718017fa18b1a20facaba33949b30ae72ac9b86c5ed68a1294c65b8bb14aaf3
Enrichment time
2026-05-12T08:51:35Z
AI-assisted enrichment
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