ESET Research
Latest Articles
ScarCruft updates its toolset – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Deployed against carefully selected targets, the new backdoor combs through the drives of compromised systems for files of interest before exfiltrating them to Google Drive
Top tips to save energy used by your electronic devices
With the rapidly rising energy prices putting a strain on many households, what are some quick wins to help reduce the power consumption of your gadgets?
Who’s swimming in South Korean waters? Meet ScarCruft’s Dolphin
ESET researchers uncover Dolphin, a sophisticated backdoor extending the arsenal of the ScarCruft APT group
RansomBoggs: New ransomware targeting Ukraine
ESET researchers spot a new ransomware campaign that goes after Ukrainian organizations and has Sandworm's fingerprints all over it
Spyware posing as VPN apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The Bahamut APT group distributes at least eight malicious apps that pilfer victims' data and monitor their messages and conversations
Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season
'Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals
10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams
It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this holiday shopping season
Bahamut cybermercenary group targets Android users with fake VPN apps
Malicious apps used in this active campaign exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages from apps such as Signal, Viber, and Telegram
Security fatigue is real: Here’s how to overcome it
Do your employees take more risks with valuable data because they’ve become desensitized to security guidance? Spot the symptoms before it’s too late.
Latest insights on APT activity – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What have some of the world's most notorious APT groups been up to lately? A new ESET report released this week has the answers.
Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?
Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?
Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are
The convenience with which you manage all your financial wants and needs may come at a cost
ESET APT Activity Report T2 2022
An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in T2 2022
Security challenges facing SMBs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
A new ESET report details the mindset of SMBs on digital security and shows why many of them are underprepared to defend themselves against attacks
FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons
When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams
Toward the cutting edge: SMBs contemplating enterprise security
Survey finds SMBs, weary of security failures, curious about detection and response
10 common security mistakes and how to avoid them
Do you put yourself at greater risk for successful attacks by making one of these security mistakes?
Hacking baby monitors can be child’s play: Here’s how to stay safe
Make sure that the device that’s supposed to help you keep tabs on your little one isn’t itself a privacy and security risk
Ransomware rages on – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
This week's news offered fresh reminders of the threat that ransomware poses for businesses and critical infrastructure worldwide
The future starts now: 10 major challenges facing cybersecurity
To mark Antimalware Day, we’ve rounded up some of the most pressing issues for cybersecurity now and in the future