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Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
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71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET

Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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Ransomware attacks on remote access have reached a staggering 71 billion between Jan 2020 to June 2021, warns ESET research.
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New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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ESET researchers have identified 10 new malware families targeting IIS web servers, with victims including governments and eCommerce companies.
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Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
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Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET

Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.
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Android stalkerware on the rise

Tue, 18th May 2021
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ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
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Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre points to the 'Conti' ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.
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ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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A number of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, according to new ESET research.
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Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks surged by 768% in 2020, driven by remote working and COVID-19, according to a report by ESET.
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ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology

Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.
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IDC names ESET a Major Player second year running

Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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ESET has been recognized as a Major Player in mobile threat management for the second year in a row, according to IDC MarketScape.
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Heightened stress means greater security risks, report finds

Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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80% of companies face increased cybersecurity risks due to human factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, says new report.
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ESET launches Microsoft 365 security software solution

Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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The solution allows for total control and visibility over threats, with immediate notification when the detection of malware occurs.
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ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.
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Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence

Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.
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Shlayer malware proves Apple devices aren't as secure as you think

Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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Apple's notarisation processes are failing to keep the company's software secure, as threat actors find ways around it, according to security experts.
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Cryptomining trojan malware discovered by ESET researchers

Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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Newly discovered malware, KryptoCibule, is targeting victims in Czechia and Slovakia to steal cryptocurrencies undetected.
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7 VPN services leaked data of 20 million users - report

Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Seven VPN providers leaked personal data of over 20 million users, raising concerns about their security practices.
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ESET uncovers chat app malware spying and stealing user's data

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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New cyber-espionage operation targeted at Middle East users disguises itself as a chat app, according to ESET researchers.
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Report: Brute-force attacks feed on remote working vulnerabilities

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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A new report from ESET has detailed the extent to which attackers employ brute-force tactics to infiltrate remote desktop protocols.