Mobile security: The reality of malware … augmented
What awaits us in terms of mobile security trends? Throughout this article, we will discuss how risks might develop in the near future.
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Sednit: How this notorious cyberespionage group operates
Take a closer look at the cyberespionage group Sednit, which has targeted over 1000 high-profile individuals and organizations with phishing attacks and zero-day exploits.
Sednit: A very digested read
This feature offers a very digested read of ESET's trilogy of research papers on Sednit, one of the most notorious groups of cyberattackers in the world.
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.
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.
Car hacking at speed – where vulnerabilities turn from critical to fatal
What car hacking researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have discovered is worrying enough. But it sends a shudder down the spine to even contemplate how much worse things could be.
VerticalScope experiences major data breach: 45 million records stolen
VerticalScope has experienced a major data breach, with cybercriminals making off with over 45 million records belonging to over 1,100 websites, it has been reported.
Infrastructure attacks: The next generation
ESET's David Harley revisits the Stuxnet phenomenon: How has the way we see the malware and its impact changed?
The security review: Online safety for families and TalkTalk
Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes an online safety guide for families over the years, the repercussions of last year’s data breach at TalkTalk, and a warning from Adobe of a Flash zero-day vulnerability.
Windows XP: The zombie OS ‘lives’ on
Despite the fact that there haven’t been any security updates or patches rolled out for Windows XP – with some industrial solutions being the exception – the system still runs on almost every tenth computer worldwide.
5 threats every company needs to pay attention to
ESET's Pablo Ramos takes a closer a look at the most common threats facing companies today and the impact that they can have.
Should I stay or should I go … to Windows 10?
It has been almost half a year since Microsoft released Windows 10, and the decision whether or not to migrate computers to this latest release of Microsoft's flagship operating system is going to be on the minds of administrators for 2016, says ESET's Aryeh Goretsky.
Adobe Flash is putting your computer at risk – and there’s no patch yet
Sooner or later you are going to have to address the Flash problem on your computers. And there doesn't seem a better time with a zero-day vulnerability being actively exploited by an organised hacking gang.
Top tips on safe online banking from the comfort of your home
Online banking from the comfort of your own home makes life much easier, but you may still be at risk of cybercrime. We look at how to stay safe.
Carbanak gang is back and packing new guns
A few days ago, CSIS published details about new Carbanak samples found in the wild. In this blog we examine the latest developments in the Carbanak story.
Dolphin and Mercury Android browsers have major vulnerabilities
Dolphin and Mercury Android browsers have major vulnerabilities, allowing for remote code execution and arbitrary reading and writing of files.
5 child geniuses destined for a career in cybersecurity
There is a huge shortage of skilled professionals in cybersecurity. We take a look at five young geniuses who may be the future of the industry.
Hackers demo Jeep security hack
Hackers have demonstrated an exploit that can take remote control of a Jeep, to the extent of cutting the transmission and controlling the throttle.
11 security mistakes you probably keep on making
When it comes to data security, hackers continue to exploit the biggest weakness – people. So, what are the top security mistakes we keep making?
Dozens arrested in international Darkode crackdown
International law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 60 people suspected of carrying out cybercrime associated with the Darkode forum.