ESET celebrates 30 years of innovation in IT security by giving away $30,000 to nonprofits
ESET are giving away a total of $30,000 in prize money to nonprofits to celebrate 30 years of continuous technological innovation in IT security.
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Stantinko: A massive adware campaign operating covertly since 2012
Since the beginning of 2017, ESET has been conducting an investigation into a complex threat mainly targeting Russia and Ukraine. Stantinko has stood out.
Citadel “mechanic” receives five year prison sentence
A Russian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping develop the Citadel malware, which was used to steal personal financial information. It cost more than $5 million in losses.
Mid‑year review: Have our security trends for 2017 become reality?
We are halfway through the year and it is a good opportunity to analyze the extent to which the ideas we gathered in the Trends 2017: Security Held Ransom report have come true.
OneLogin: Businesses vulnerable to data breaches by ex‑employees
Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.
A major cyberattack could cost the global economy $53 billion
Lloyd’s of London have reported that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy as much as a devastating natural disaster.
Beware bogus ‘WhatsApp subscription ending’ emails and texts
You ultimately decide what links you click on, and whether you hand over your passwords and payment card details. Always think twice, because the wrong decision could prove costly.
Patching: Your questions answered
How do patches work? Could the Microsoft patch have stopped WannaCryptor? All your questions answered.
Industrial control security practitioners worry about threats … for a reason
Recent research from the SANS Institute confirms that security of industrial control systems is increasingly seen and understood to be a serious issue.
Adobe Flash Player users should update their software NOW
Critical security holes keep being found in Adobe Flash Player. Have you updated yours yet?
UK’s ICO launches first ever International Strategy
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an International Strategy, which provides guidance on key issues such as GDPR and changing technologies.
Supermarkets and fishy perfumes
Recently I've been seeing lightly-revised versions of a longstanding hoax, says David Harley. Read more on supermarkets and fish perfumes.
Everything you need to know about the latest variant of Petya
The latest global cyberattack, detected by ESET as Win32 / Diskcoder.C, considered a variant of Petya, once again highlights the reality outdated systems and insufficient security solutions are still widespread.
Analysis of TeleBots’ cunning backdoor
This article reveals details about the initial infection vector that was used during the DiskCoder.C outbreak.
Two‑factor authentication: An underutilized security measure in businesses
ESET's Josep Albors discusses two-factor authentication, which is an underutilized security measure in businesses all over the world.
TeleBots are back: Supply‑chain attacks against Ukraine
This blogpost reveals many details about the Diskcoder.C (aka ExPetr or NotPetya) outbreak and related information about previously unpublished attacks.
Workplace social media security: 5 questions answered
Workplace social media security is undoubtedly important for many businesses. In this feature, we answer five key questions relating to it.
How to make a strong password
Passwords are often the first line of defense in protecting our personal and financial information, so it pays to have a strong, long and complex password (and easy to remember). Our one minute guide shows you how.
Four arrested as Microsoft and UK police team up to crack down on technical support scammers
Four people have been arrested after a two-year investigation by Microsoft and British police forces into telephone scams which prey upon the vulnerable, tricking them into believing their computers have been infected by malware.
Neuroscience and security: your thoughts are safe (for now)
ESET's Sabrina Pagnotta delves deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience, examining whether our brains can be compromised.