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Don't let cybercriminals ruin Christmas: Beware these 12 threats

Don't let cybercriminals ruin Christmas: Beware these 12 threats

Don't let cybercriminals ruin Christmas: Beware these 12 threats

With spirits and internet usage at an all time high, there’s no better time for cybercriminals to lure a victim online. Here are 12 threats to be aware of.

Editor16 Dec 20164 min. read


Dorkbot: Life after disruption

Dorkbot: Life after disruption

Dorkbot: Life after disruption

A year after its disruption on 2nd December 2015, We Live Security looks at life after Dorkbot.

Editor02 Dec 20163 min. read


The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

The Conficker worm was huge news when it emerged towards the end of 2008, exploiting millions of Windows devices. Today, it remains one of the most pervasive malware families around the globe.

Editor21 Nov 20165 min. read


Sednit: A very digested read

Sednit: A very digested read

Sednit: A very digested read

This feature offers a very digested read of ESET's trilogy of research papers on Sednit, one of the most notorious groups of cyberattackers in the world.

Editor11 Nov 20164 min. read


Estonia: Digital powerhouse offering e-residency to non-nationals

Estonia: Digital powerhouse offering e-residency to non-nationals

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.

Editor03 Nov 20163 min. read


Flashback Tuesday: The Morris Worm

Flashback Tuesday: The Morris Worm

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.

Editor02 Nov 20164 min. read


Linux/Moose: Still breathing

Linux/Moose: Still breathing

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.

Editor02 Nov 20165 min. read


A history of mobile malware from Cabir to SMS Thief

A history of mobile malware from Cabir to SMS Thief

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.

Editor01 Nov 20167 min. read


550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donor details leaked

550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donor details leaked

550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donor details leaked

The personal details of 550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donors have been leaked in an event being described as Australia’s largest ever security breach.

Editor28 Oct 20161 min. read