Ransomware and the enterprise: A new white paper
Ransomware remains a serious threat and this new white paper explains what enterprises need to know, and do, to reduce risk
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Nothing exceeds like excess; or, a lack of privacy in the digital age
What has the Internet brought us? And how does privacy stay anchored in the data deluge of the digital age? Here’s a brief reflection to celebrate today’s Internet Day
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research has found banking Trojans that continue to surface on Google Play
IoT: A roomful of conundrums
How can you stay safe in a world where “smart” is the new default?
Cathay Pacific breach exposes data of 9.4 million passengers
The data breach at the Hong Kong flag carrier is the third such incident to hit the aviation industry in two months
ESET releases new decryptor for Syrian victims of GandCrab ransomware
ESET experts have created a new decryption tool that can be used by Syrian victims of the GandCrab ransomware. It is based on a set of keys recently released by the malware operators
Banking Trojans continue to surface on Google Play
The malicious apps have all been removed from the official Android store but not before the apps were installed by almost 30,000 users
LuminosityLink RAT author sentenced to 2.5 years in jail
As part of his plea agreement, the author of the malware also forfeited the proceeds from his crimes – 114 Bitcoin worth $725,000
Strict password policy could prevent credential reuse, paper suggests
The solution to password recycling may be easier to implement than previously thought, according to a recent paper
Scams and flaws: Why we get duped
What are the emotional triggers and errors in judgment that make you fall for an online scam?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
GreyEnergy: ESET research reveals a successor to the infamous BlackEnergy APT group targeting critical infrastructure, quite possibly in preparation for damaging attacks
Tumblr patches bug that could have exposed user data
The microblogging platform is assuring its users that has found no evidence that any data was actually stolen
VestaCP compromised in a new supply-chain attack
Customers see their admin credentials stolen and their servers infected with Linux/ChachaDDoS
GreyEnergy: Updated arsenal of one of the most dangerous threat actors
ESET research reveals a successor to the infamous BlackEnergy APT group targeting critical infrastructure, quite possibly in preparation for damaging attacks
Phishers are after something unusual in ploy targeting book publishers
In a new twist on the theme, the scammers have their sights set on book manuscripts, among other things
Facebook downgrades victim count, details data accessed in breach
While the number of victims is lower than previously thought, the data accessed for millions of them is more sensitive than originally believed
The Occasional Orator Part 3
Proper preparation can make all the difference when it comes to speaking at conferences
Tips for minding the digital skills gap
The times they are a-changin‘, so how do you build and sharpen the skills that you need to avoid being left behind by the digital revolution?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
TeleBots: First evidence linking Industroyer to NotPetya
New TeleBots backdoor: First evidence linking Industroyer to NotPetya
ESET’s analysis of a recent backdoor used by TeleBots – the group behind the massive NotPetya ransomware outbreak – uncovers strong code similarities to the Industroyer main backdoor, revealing a rumored connection that was not previously proven