Kodi add‑ons launch cryptomining campaign
ESET researchers have discovered several third-party add-ons for the popular open-source media player Kodi being used to distribute Linux and Windows cryptocurrency-mining malware
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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft plugs zero‑day hole exploited by PowerPool
Microsoft and Adobe have each shipped out their scheduled batches of patches to address security flaws in their respective software
Abandoning a domain name can come back to bite you, research shows
A domain name once left behind can catch up with you – by giving fraudsters access to a treasure trove of sensitive information
Apple yanks top grossing app from Mac App Store for grabbing private user data
The several thousand glowing reviews that Adware Doctor had garnered prior to its removal were “likely fake”, researchers say
100 days of GDPR
What impact has the new data protection directive had on businesses so far?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
PowerPool exploits zero-day vulnerability, Machine Learning and malware, plus susceptible power grids, all in the cybersecurity news with Tony Anscombe
British Airways suffers breach, 380,000 card details stolen
The UK’s flag carrier vows to compensate all customers who will lose out financially due to the incident
Could home appliances knock down power grids?
Far-fetched though it may sound, the answer is yes, according to researchers, who show that electrical grids and smart home appliances could make for a dangerous mix
PowerPool malware exploits ALPC LPE zero‑day vulnerability
Malware from newly uncovered group PowerPool exploits zero-day vulnerability in the wild, only two days after its disclosure
Of ML and malware: What’s in store?
All things labeled Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) are making waves, but talk of them in cybersecurity contexts often muddies the waters. A new ESET white paper sets out to bring some clarity to a subject where confusion often reigns supreme
Majority of the world’s top million websites now use HTTPS
The adoption of the protocol’s secure variant has continued its growth spurt in recent months, crossing the 50-percent milestone for the first time ever
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The latest quickfire cybersecurity news including the Fortnite fallout with Google Play and increased security feature on Instagram
Instagram expands 2FA and account verification
The move is part of a three-pronged plan that is intended to bolster user trust and safety on the photo-sharing platform
Semi‑annual balance of mobile security
For Android, malware detections were down 27% compared to the first half of 2017; for iOS, they decreased 15% compared to the same period last year
PoC targeting critical Apache Struts bug found online
The discovery was made barely two days after the release of a patch that fixes the critical flaw in the web application framework
Lukáš Štefanko: I hope other app developers don’t follow Epic’s example
After Epic Games shunned Google Play, debates about threats faced by Android users have taken on a whole new tenor. Joining us to add his voice to the mix is ESET Malware Researcher Lukáš Štefanko
Why now could be a good time to fortify your Android defenses
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: avoid installing apps from outside Google Play. But what if you’re itching to battle it out in Fortnite?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET’s Global Security Evangelist & Industry Ambassador Tony Anscombe is back with the latest quickfire cybersecurity news
Bugcrowd University: The free educational platform for security researchers
The Bugcrowd crowdsourcing platform launched Bugcrowd University, an educational platform for security researchers that aims to contribute to the development of bug hunting skills
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Welcome to the first ever week in security video round-up. This weekly video will bring you some of the biggest industry news that we have covered here on WeLiveSecurity. The videos will be presented by ESET’s Global Security Evangelist & Industry Ambassador Tony Anscombe.