EU‑US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement
There are three key principles to be aware of when it comes to the EU-US Privacy Shield and we’ve digested all of the key points in this feature.
Archives - August 2016
QuadRooter vulnerabilities leaves 900 million Android devices at risk of attack
Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to cyberattacks, as they contain a set of four vulnerabilities dubbed QuadRooter.
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
ESET researchers are warning about a Facebook scam that spreads fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.
Microsoft says patch your Windows PCs now against critical security vulnerabilities
Don't rest on your laurels. Patch your vulnerable computer systems now.
Nemucod is back and serving an ad‑clicking backdoor instead of ransomware
The trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. However, it has changed the payload served to its victims – ransomware is not its go-to malware.
Car hacking: Defcon style
This year at Defcon, the car hacking village is bigger than ever, says Cameron Camp. Key observation? The tools are getting better.
NIST: It’s time move on from SMS 2FA
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the US Department of Commerce, it is time to move on from SMS 2FA.
Black Hat 2016: When middleware takes over the world
In years past at Black Hat here in Las Vegas, there was row after row of hardware, then, in later years, row after row of software – Now there’s row after row of middleware.
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?
If you want to know which programs are actively using your webcam, here is a short guide from ESET's Ondrej Kubovič to help you out.
Big spike in card fraud in Europe
There was a notable spike in card fraud in Europe last year, with the UK the worst hit, according to new data from FICO.
Fake Prisma apps found on Google Play
ESET researchers have discovered fake Prisma apps of different types, including several dangerous trojan downloaders. The Google Play security team has since removed them.
Yahoo looks into major data breach claims
Yahoo is looking into claims that it has become the latest high-profile victim of a major data breach. It is thought up to 200 million accounts are affected.
Car hacking at speed – where vulnerabilities turn from critical to fatal
What car hacking researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have discovered is worrying enough. But it sends a shudder down the spine to even contemplate how much worse things could be.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online
Don’t get fooled by criminals before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, says ESET's Ondrej Kubovič. These sporting events are a prime target for fraudsters.
Android users to receive notifications when new devices added to account
Android users will receive push notifications on their smartphone, alerting them to a new device being added to their account, Google has announced.
Barclays launches voice recognition technology for telephone banking
When it comes to telephone banking, Barclays is looking to lead the way by enabling voice recognition technology for all of its customers.