Windows Movie Maker Scam spreads massively due to high Google ranking
ESET detected a modified version of Windows Movie Maker that aims to collect money from unaware users. The spread has been boosted by SEO.
Education: Masters Degree in Communications and Informatics
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What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Be a sceptic.
When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? 1988 – Didaktik Gama
Favorite computer game/activity? Supaplex, Bomberman.
ESET detected a modified version of Windows Movie Maker that aims to collect money from unaware users. The spread has been boosted by SEO.
Peter StancikESET researchers have discovered an Android app store distributing malware on a mass scale.
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Peter StancikPeter Stancik discusses the new Digital Identity Guidelines drafted by NIST, which offers an update on password security.
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Peter StancikTesco 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.
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Peter StancikWeLiveSecurity sits down with Igor Kabina, the ESET malware researcher who ultimately created the universal ESET TeslaCrypt decryption tool.
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Peter StancikThe ICO, the UK’s independent authority that oversees data privacy, recently released a new guidance on encryption best practices. The key message - encrypt or face a big fine.
Peter StancikESET has discovered a new USB-based data stealer capable of stealthy attacks against air-gapped systems – it is also well-protected against detection and reverse-engineering.
Peter StancikNew ransomware infecting Apple OS X surfaced on March 4th, 2016, with the emergence of KeRanger. The first inkling of trouble came at the weekend.
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Peter StancikThe recommendation by the FBI that victims of ransomware pay up to have their files decrypted created a buzz within IT folks of all kind. It’s time to ask: Should paying the ransom really be considered an option?
Peter StancikThe detection and blocking of malicious code employed by modern threats, whether targeted attacks or mass-spreading campaigns, has been a game of cat-and-mouse for some time now. Is it time for a new approach?
Peter StancikIt’s here, folks! If the replaced DNSChanger servers don’t get another deadline extension, more than 500,000* computers may not be able to reach their configured DNS service after next Monday, July 9, 2012. In other words, it will be practically impossible for the users of those computers to surf the Internet using human friendly domain
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