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).
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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.
Security takes a backseat for uninterrupted, video game marathons
New research from ESET, which polled over 500 gamers, has found that 6% of gamers have spent around a full-day immersed in a video game.
At what age should kids be able to access online services?
In this article, ESET's Miguel Ángel Mendoza asks: "At what age should kids be able to access online services?"
Google to draw attention to insecure HTTP websites
Google is looking to deliver even greater transparency when it comes to online security by identifying publicly – or “marking”, as it puts it – websites that are not as secure as they should be.
Grace Hopper: Computer bugs & the language of programming
WeLiveSecurity takes a look back at the life of the programming pioneer US Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who changed the world of technology.
How to avoid certificate pinning in the latest versions of Android
In this feature, ESET's Denise Giusto Bilić offers a detailed overview as to how to avoid certificate pinning in the latest versions of Android.
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.
The economics of ransomware recovery
When it comes to ransomware, the question of 'to pay or not to pay' is the source of some debate. WeLiveSecurity takes a closer look at the economics.
OPM criticized for 2015 major data breach shortcomings
OPM has been criticized by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for security shortcomings, which contributed to 2015's major data breach.
School ransomware: A threat to be aware of
Ransomware that targets schools is a threat that needs to be understood, explains ESET's Lysa Myers. Top cybersecurity efforts are needed to keep it at bay.
Variety confirms CMS hijack by hacking collective OurMine
Variety has confirmed that its content management system (CMS) was hijacked on the weekend by the hacking collective OurMine.
CEO fraud: How to stay protected against this modern day deception
Be wary of CEO fraud, a modern take on deception specifically designed to trick you into doing something that you think you have permission to do.
18 years of Googling: Malware can still be just one click away
18 years of Googling is certainly something to behold, but on this anniversary, ESET's Ondrej Kubovič is keen to highlight the cybersecurity threat.
Financial cybersecurity ‘needs to be a key agenda item at G20’
Improving financial cybersecurity at an international level must be a key agenda item at the G20 Summit in China this month (September 4th-5th).
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.
VMworld: The year of the developer
At VMworld there are a bewildering number of technologies trying to integrate in order to provide your data to entire networks, reports ESET's Cameron Camp.
VMworld: Can you trust your API?
All too commonly API security is something of an afterthought, says ESET's Cameron Camp at this year's VMworld. This needs to change.
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.
VMworld: Do you know where your data is?
VMworld this year feels like a confessional – operators coming clean about their lack of data visibility, heads hung in shame, says ESET's Cameron Camp.