Inside consumer perceptions of security and privacy in the connected home
An ESET survey polled 4,000 people to get a sense of their attitudes towards the privacy and security implications of smart home technology
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World Password Day: A day to review your defenses
So, do you think you’ve been ‘pwned’? That’s the question to ask yourself today
Embracing creativity to improve cyber‑readiness
How approaching cybersecurity with creativity in mind can lead to better protection from digital threats
World Backup Day: Is your data in safe hands?
World Backup Day is a reminder that organizations and individuals need to make data backup and protection a priority
SPARE: Five tips for a safer online shopping experience
There is still some time left to pick up some last-minute shopping before it’s too late but in the rush to do so don’t forget to do it safely
Malaysian government targeted with mash‑up espionage toolkit
An interview with ESET researchers Tomáš Gardoň and Filip Kafka on their research of a malware toolkit used in espionage against the Malaysian government
Is “Malware of Mass Disruption” the WMD of the future? Insights from the stage at RSA 2018
ESET's Global Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe expands on his theory
Fake or not fake – that is the question
An interview with ESET’s Lukáš Štefanko on the thin line between what deserves the name “security app” and what can be called fake.
Looking ahead to RSA 2018: An interview with ESET Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe
WeLiveSecurity sat down with Tony Anscombe, Global Security Evangelist and Industry Ambassador for ESET, to talk about RSA 2018, his talk at the conference, and what to expect.
Critical Infrastructure Interview with David Harley
WeLiveSecurity sat down with David Harley to get a better understanding of Critical Infrastructure and the role he has played in the area throughout his career.
ESET malware researchers awarded prize in open‑source memory forensics competition
The Volatility Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the Volatility Framework, sponsors the yearly Volatility Plugin Contest to acknowledge the best forensic tools built on the Volatility platform.
Busy Browsers attract Black Friday Burglars
Just as in past decades when cash drawers and bank vaults were targeted for theft, today’s e-shops and online banks have fallen under the scope of cybercriminals. Their “digital-focus” is just an evolutionary step beyond robbing stagecoaches in the Wild West, and banks in the 20th century.
Experts share perspective on the state of journalists’ cybersafety
These days, journalists and publishers are increasingly concerned about protecting themselves, their work, and their sources. Rightfully so, for we live in a time when nearly every aspect of publishing occurs online.
Kiev metro hit with a new variant of the infamous Diskcoder ransomware
Public sources have confirmed that computer systems in the Kiev Metro, Odessa naval port, Odessa airport, Ukrainian ministries of infrastructure and finance, and also a number of organizations in Russia are among the affected organizations.
Top tips to keep cybercriminals out of your home
Better security of your internet router is one of the simplest ways in which you can cyber-safeguard your home, and the technology you keep there.
DoubleLocker Android ransomware explained
The infection mechanism works well – which is crucial for determining how big of a deal a piece of malware is.
Five cool things happening for National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month and its events have become top of mind for people and businesses in recent years, given the staggering number of recent data breaches and global ransomware attacks.
Is your SME ready for GDPR?
The countdown is on. In just over eight months’ time, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force and this will have huge implications for businesses.
It’s time that companies became more cyber‑resilient
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility and organisations need to train staff to ensure they have a more empowered and security savvy workforce.
ESET at Virus Bulletin 2017
The annual Virus Bulletin International Conference takes place in Madrid, Spain this October and ESET will be well represented across the three-day event.