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Microsoft rushes out patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day
There is no word on which threat actor is abusing the severe vulnerability for attacks
Do companies take cybersecurity seriously enough?
Many companies are ranking cybersecurity as a top 5 priority but their actions do not measure up to the claim, a survey finds
No summer vacations for Zebrocy
ESET researchers describe the latest components used in a recent Sednit campaign
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
A nationwide data leak is believed to affect almost all citizens of Ecuador, putting them at risk of identity theft
Universities warned to brace for cyberattacks
The UK’s cybersecurity agency also outlines precautions that academia should take to mitigate risks
Remote access flaws found in popular routers, NAS devices
In almost all tested units, the researchers achieved their goal of obtaining remote root-level access
Nearly all of Ecuador’s citizens caught up in data leak
The humongous collection of extensive personal details about millions of people could be a gold mine for scam artists
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers found an undocumented backdoor used by the infamous Stealth Falcon group, an operator of targeted spyware attacks against journalists, activists and dissidents in the Middle East. With the launch of the Safer Kids online initiative, a guide to help parents protect their kids when they take selfie. The discovery of a serious vulnerability
A vulnerability in Instagram exposes personal information of users
The bug, which has already been fixed by Facebook, allowed access to private user information that could be abused by malicious actors.
Selfies for kids – A guide for parents
Are you – and especially your children – aware of the risks that may come with sharing selfies?
ESET discovered an undocumented backdoor used by the infamous Stealth Falcon group
ESET researchers discovered a backdoor linked to malware used by the Stealth Falcon group, an operator of targeted spyware attacks against journalists, activists and dissidents in the Middle East
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
This week, we present an introduction to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, the review of the mobile threats and vulnerabilities detected for mobile during the first half of 2019, and Firefox 69 new features.
Firefox 69: Third‑party tracking cookies and cryptomining now blocked by default
Firefox new Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) feature launched to all users of the browser to offer better privacy and protection from cryptojacking.
Semi‑annual balance of mobile security 2019
Malware detections for iOS increased, as did the number of vulnerabilities detected in this operating system, while in the case of Android, the number of reported vulnerabilities decreased, although the number of highly critical bugs reported increased.
What is MITRE ATT&CK and how is it useful?
An introduction to the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it can help organize and classify various types of threats and adversarial behaviors.
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research uncovers the first known instances of spyware that is based on the AhMyth Remote Access Tool and has snuck into Google Play
Cyberbullying: What schools and teachers can do
How schools and educators can address and help prevent abusive behavior on the internet
First‑of‑its‑kind spyware sneaks into Google Play
ESET analysis breaks down the first known spyware that is built on the AhMyth open-source espionage tool and has appeared on Google Play – twice
Education and privacy legislation at ChannelCon
As education is becoming an increasingly vital tool in companies’ security toolboxes, the question arises: How can they effectively implement security awareness training?