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.
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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.
Global Cyber Security Month 2017
European Cyber Security Month and similar events, give cybersecurity companies the opportunity to reach out to the masses and get them involved.
Are smartphones threatening the security of our IoT devices?
The number of IoT devices is set to surpass 20 billion by 2020. We take a look at how connected things threaten our security as cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the smartphones that control them.
ESET’s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor
Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year’s ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.
£20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers set to launch in UK
A new £20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers will be launched in the UK this autumn, as part of the government’s plans to address the skills gap.
88% feel vulnerable to data threats
Thales Group has announced the results of its 2017 data threat report, showing that the number of global data breaches has increased from 2016.
Citadel “mechanic” receives five year prison sentence
A Russian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping develop the Citadel malware, which was used to steal personal financial information. It cost more than $5 million in losses.
OneLogin: Businesses vulnerable to data breaches by ex‑employees
Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.