Tesco Bank not alone in being targeted by Retefe malware
Tesco Bank, which recently saw thousands of its customers lose funds to cybercriminals, has been found on the target list of the so-called Retefe malware.
Archives - November 2016
Careers in fighting cybercrime
Interested in a career where you get to fight cybercrime on a daily basis? ESET's senior research fellow David Harley takes a look at some key things.
Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown
Secure your router, says ESET's Lysa Myers. It can help protect all of your connected devices while they are in your home.
Targeted online guessing ‘a major threat to online security’
Targeted online guessing represents a major threat to online security, according to new research.
How to do an APK Analysis Using AppMon
There are a great many tools available to help quickly analyze the behavior of mobile malware samples. In the case of Android, one such app is AppMon.
Colossal DDoS attack in Liberia wipes majority of country offline
Liberia has been hit with a harmful DDoS attack yet, with most of its residents unable to get online. The Mirai botnet is the cause.
I can see your texts: A deep dive into SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy
ESET's Michael Aguilar takes a deep dive into SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy.
William Hill website hit with DDoS attack
UK-based bookmaker William Hill has been hit with a DDoS attack, preventing many of its customers from being able to access its main website.
Estonia: Digital powerhouse offering e‑residency to non‑nationals
In terms of technological advancement, Estonia is up there. It is, for example, the first ever country to offer e-residency permits to any world citizen.
Flashback Tuesday: The Morris Worm
On November 2nd 1988, the Morris Worm was released, bringing the internet to an effective standstill. It was a seminal moment in internet history.
Linux/Moose: Still breathing
For the past year, ESET and the security firm GoSecure combined their skills in order to research Linux/Moose further. Here's some of what was uncovered.
Cyberattacks ‘no longer the stuff of spy thrillers’
Cyberattacks are “no longer the stuff of spy thrillers” – they are now a very serious threat to individuals, organizations and economies.
A history of mobile malware from Cabir to SMS Thief
As we continue to do more things with our smartphones, the threat posed by mobile malware increases. Here's a short history of its development.