Election hacking FAQ: 2016 US presidential election edition
Stephen Cobb, senior security researcher at ESET answers the 10 most frequently asked questions on election hacking.
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Lifting the lid on Sednit: A closer look at the software it uses
ESET's threat analysts have taken a closer look at the software used by Sednit to spy on its targets and steal confidential information.
Know your enemy: Training can help avoid cybersecurity pitfalls
European Cyber Security Month offers a great opportunity to remind people of some of the practices that can boost their cybersecurity skills.
Cybercriminals target Brazilian routers with default credentials
Criminals are hunting for routers with default credentials and with vulnerabilities in their firmware, with Brazilians the main target.
New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope
Security researchers at ESET have released their latest research into the notorious and highly experienced Sednit cyberespionage group.
Organizations ‘need to deliver social engineering training’
More focus on how to spot social engineering attacks is needed in organizations, according to expert Jenny Radcliffe.
What Pippa Middleton can teach us about iCloud security
Pippa Middleton is the latest in a long line of celebrities to have her online accounts broken into by criminals, and private photographs stolen. Have you properly secured your iCloud account?
8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe
At eight years old, Android is hugely popular. Both with users and attackers.
Half a billion Yahoo users victim to ‘biggest data breach in history’
Yahoo has confirmed that half a billion users may have had their data stolen in what has been described as the 'biggest data breach in history.'
Book of Eli: African targeted attacks
ESET's latest research analyzes a piece of malware active since 2012, but which has targeted one specific country – Libya.
WADA cyberattack compromises agency’s database
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revealed that it was the victim of a cyberattack, which it has attributed to the Russian cyber espionage group, Tsar Team (APT28).
How encryption molded crypto‑ransomware
Recently ESET has seen significantly increasing volumes of a particular type of ransomware known as crypto-ransomware, reports Cassius Puodzius.
Business security: Securing your data weak points
One of the biggest problems to overcome for business security is trying to work out what areas you need to secure, explains ESET's Mark James.
TorrentLocker: Crypto‑ransomware still active, using same tactics
ESET has carried out analysis of new samples of the crypto-ransomware family TorrentLocker, to compare the 2016 campaigns against its research in late 2014.
Top 5 threats for online gamers and how to avoid them
This piece looks at the five threats online gamers face and what they can do to protect themselves. It's important to be wary of these to stay safe and secure.
Why you should hire good, skilled cybersecurity professionals
Infosec is a technical discipline, but it also requires good, skilled cybersecurity professionals. We take a look at the bigger picture.
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
ESET researchers are warning about a Facebook scam that spreads fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.
Fake Prisma apps found on Google Play
ESET researchers have discovered fake Prisma apps of different types, including several dangerous trojan downloaders. The Google Play security team has since removed them.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online
Don’t get fooled by criminals before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, says ESET's Ondrej Kubovič. These sporting events are a prime target for fraudsters.
Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk
Vulnerable version of vBulletin thought to be responsible for data breach which could impact almost 1.6 million game players.