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Researchers at ESET have exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign using LinkedIn messages to target companies and employees for financial gain and espionage.

Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.

The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities.

Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.

Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.

ESET has released a security checklist to help Australian and New Zealand businesses transition to remote working securely.

A blog post from security vendor ESET has outlined the risk of the zero-day for those who are still using the relic browser of internet-past.

The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.

While many parents worry about their child's online activity, many are not taking precautionary measures, according to new insights from ESET.

Across all countries surveyed, prioritisation was identified as the biggest organisational cybersecurity challenge (20%).

ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.

The Winnti Group is known for its espionage capability and targeted attacks, although financial motivations cannot be excluded.

Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.

Smart TVs, now the epicentre of home entertainment, are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks through malware, poor configuration, and physical exploits.

The new features include more options to protect data without interrupting employees' requirements to get work done.

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.

ESET researchers have traced a zero-day exploit in Eastern Europe to the Buhtrap group, known for targeting financial institutions and businesses.

It is well established that contemporary IoT devices, and their associated cloud services, have a terrible security track record.

The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have developed 'Malboard,' an AI-enabled attack using compromised keyboards, evading detection in 83-100% of cases.