Hackers steal 19 years’ worth of data from a top Australian university
It is the second major breach that the Australian National University suffered in 2018
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Over 2.3 billion files exposed online
Millions of files that are sitting out in the open across various file storage technologies are actually encrypted by ransomware
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers show how Turla has refreshed its malicious toolkit and how, in an effort to evade detection, the group uses PowerShell to inject malware directly into memory
The aftermath of a data breach: A personal story
Criminals used my account to launder credit card transactions into cash, at least where the company transacted with was willing to refund
A dive into Turla PowerShell usage
ESET researchers analyze new TTPs attributed to the Turla group that leverage PowerShell to run malware in-memory only
Equifax stripped of ‘stable’ outlook over 2017 breach
Add that to the US$1.4 billion that the massive security incident two years ago has cost the company so far
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers zero in on commands executed by Zebrocy, a piece of malware from the extensive toolkit of the Sednit APT group
Fake cryptocurrency apps crop up on Google Play as bitcoin price rises
ESET researchers have analyzed fake cryptocurrency wallets emerging on Google Play at the time of bitcoin’s renewed growth
Patch now! Why the BlueKeep vulnerability is a big deal
What you need to know about the critical security hole that could enable the next WannaCryptor
A journey to Zebrocy land
ESET sheds light on commands used by the favorite backdoor of the Sednit group
Cybersecurity training and awareness: Helpful resources for educators
Free resources for cybersecurity awareness and training are out there – links to many of them are provided here
What the ban on facial recognition tech will – and will not – do
As San Francisco moves to regulate the use of facial recognition systems, we reflect on some of the many ‘faces’ of the fast-growing technology
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers detail how ASUS's cloud service has been abused to distribute the Plead malware; in other news, ESET's telemetry shows that the use of the EternalBlue exploit is reaching new highs
EternalBlue reaching new heights since WannaCryptor outbreak
Attack attempts involving the exploit are in hundreds of thousands daily
Survey: What should companies do to restore trust post‑breach?
The ESET survey of thousands of people in Asia-Pacific (APAC) provides valuable insight into their perceptions of cyber-threats and various common aspects of online security
Ice Hockey World Championship: The risks of free live streaming
You think you’re watching the games for free, but are you sure that's the case? Let’s review some of the risks that may come with free live streaming websites
Plead malware distributed via MitM attacks at router level, misusing ASUS WebStorage
ESET researchers have discovered that the attackers have been distributing the Plead malware via compromised routers and man-in-the-middle attacks against the legitimate ASUS WebStorage software
Verizon’s data breach report: What the numbers say
What are some of the most interesting takeaways from Verizon’s latest annual security report?
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers detail the modus operandi of LightNeuron, a Microsoft Exchange backdoor that leverages a previously unseen persistence mechanism
Types of backup and five backup mistakes to avoid
What are the main types of backup operations and how can you avoid the sinking feeling that comes with the realization that you may not get your data back?