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Election hacking FAQ: 2016 US presidential election edition

Election hacking FAQ: 2016 US presidential election edition

Election hacking FAQ: 2016 US presidential election edition

Stephen Cobb, senior security researcher at ESET answers the 10 most frequently asked questions on election hacking.

Stephen Cobb • 26 Oct 2016


The Hive Mind: When IoT devices go rogue

The Hive Mind: When IoT devices go rogue

The Hive Mind: When IoT devices go rogue

IoT devices, while extremely useful for simplifying various mundane aspects of everyday life, also offer criminals a new attack platform: your appliances.

Michael Aguilar • 26 Oct 2016


10 things to know about the October 21 IoT DDoS attacks

10 things to know about the October 21 IoT DDoS attacks

10 things to know about the October 21 IoT DDoS attacks

On Friday October 21st, a series of IoT DDoS attacks caused widespread disruption of legitimate internet activity in the US. Stephen Cobb investigates.

Stephen Cobb • 24 Oct 2016


At least 15% of home routers are unsecured

At least 15% of home routers are unsecured

At least 15% of home routers are unsecured

Tests show that software vulnerabilities and weak passwords are common in home routers, with up to 15% of them being unsecured.

Peter Stancik • 19 Oct 2016


Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

ESET's Lysa Myers offers a detailed and comprehensive overview on how to stay safe against ransomware attacks, a threat that is growing in prominence.

Lysa Myers • 10 Oct 2016


DDoS robots for the masses: IoT security comes of age

DDoS robots for the masses: IoT security comes of age

DDoS robots for the masses: IoT security comes of age

IoT security matters more than ever, explains ESET's Cameron Camp, as the technology, which offers us so much, is vulnerable to attack from cybercriminals.

Cameron Camp • 26 Sep 2016


How encryption molded crypto-ransomware

How encryption molded crypto-ransomware

How encryption molded crypto-ransomware

Recently ESET has seen significantly increasing volumes of a particular type of ransomware known as crypto-ransomware, reports Cassius Puodzius.

Cassius Puodzius • 13 Sep 2016


The economics of ransomware recovery

The economics of ransomware recovery

The economics of ransomware recovery

When it comes to ransomware, the question of 'to pay or not to pay' is the source of some debate. WeLiveSecurity takes a closer look at the economics.

David Harley • 07 Sep 2016


School ransomware: A threat to be aware of

School ransomware: A threat to be aware of

School ransomware: A threat to be aware of

Ransomware that targets schools is a threat that needs to be understood, explains ESET's Lysa Myers. Top cybersecurity efforts are needed to keep it at bay.

Lysa Myers • 06 Sep 2016