Breaking news? App promises news feeds, brings DDoS attacks instead
After being targeted by an Android DDoS app, ESET seized the opportunity to analyze the attack and to help put an end to it
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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
COVID-19 and digital transformation – How personal data ends up in spam feeds – Common password mistakes and what to do instead
Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day
As you rush to buy something for your mom, con artists will be trying to make a dent in your wallet. Here are some common types of fraud to look out for not only this Mother's Day.
Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19
The pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to act with alacrity and prepare for the long haul – and to do so with cybersecurity in mind
5 common password mistakes you should avoid
Password recycling or using easy-to-guess passwords are just two common mistakes you may be making when protecting your digital accounts
Almost a million WordPress websites targeted in massive campaign
An unknown threat actor is exploiting vulnerabilities in plugins for which patches have been available for months, or even years
Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data?
…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers?
Ghost blogging platform servers hacked to mine cryptocurrency
Ghost wasn’t the only victim of break-ins over the weekend that exploited critical holes in infrastructure automation software for which patches were available
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET's new Threat Report is out – Another deep dive into Latin American banking trojans – More coronavirus-themed scams
It’s no time to let your guard down as coronavirus fraud remains a threat
Scammers rehash old campaigns, create credit card-stealing websites and repurpose information channels to milk the COVID-19 crisis for all it's worth
Sextortion scammers still shilling with stolen passwords
The email includes the potential victim’s password as evidence of a hack, but there is more than meets the eye
ESET Threat Report
A view of the Q1 2020 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
Grandoreiro: How engorged can an EXE get?
Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans
Microsoft Teams flaw could let attackers hijack accounts
Microsoft plugs a security hole that could have enabled attackers to weaponize a GIF in order to hijack Teams accounts and steal data
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research into vulnerabilities in smart home hubs – Discovering and disrupting a botnet in Latin America – Digital assistants in the work-from-home era
iOS Mail app flaws may have left iPhone users vulnerable for years
A pair of vulnerabilities in the default email app on iOS devices is believed to have been exploited against high-profile targets
Following ESET’s discovery, a Monero mining botnet is disrupted
ESET researchers discover, and play a key role in the disruption of, a 35,000-strong botnet spreading in Latin America via compromised USB drives
Buying a secondhand device? Here’s what to keep in mind
If you’re trying to be responsible towards the planet, also be responsible to yourself and take these steps so that the device doesn’t end up costing you more than you’ve saved
Serious flaws found in multiple smart home hubs: Is your device among them?
In worst-case scenarios, some vulnerabilities could even allow attackers to take control over the central units and all peripheral devices connected to them
How gamification can boost your cybersecurity training
Security is not a game, but learning about it could be – here’s why adding the fun factor can help employees become more cyber-aware