ESET stories - Page 2
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ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware
Wed, 31st May 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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research
ESET researchers have discovered a malware Andriod app, IRecorder, which had been downloaded on 50,000 devices.
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AceCrypto crimeware hits computers 10,000 times a month
Mon, 29th May 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
ESET has revealed details about a prevalent cryptor malware, AceCryptor, which operates as a cryptor-as-a-service used by tens of malware families.
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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
Thu, 4th May 2023
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partner programmes
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ndr
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xdr
The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
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Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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cybersecurity
Rhreat actors are going after victims’ cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
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Winner of ESET woman in cybersecurity scholarship announced
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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dei
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
This year’s winner is Shradha Angrish, who is studying mechanical engineering with mathematical and computer sciences at the University of Adelaide.
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ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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smartphones
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phishing
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email security
Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.
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Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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eset
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cyber espionage
ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.
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ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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eset
Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.
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ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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uc
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cybersecurity
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isp
The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.
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ESET updates products and launches 'Inspect Cloud' solution
Mon, 25th Apr 2022
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
ESET has refreshed its line of business products and announced the arrival of ESET Inspect Cloud, designed to help businesses with security measures.
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Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.
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ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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edr
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ESET has refreshed its line of business products created to help organisations of all sizes prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc.
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Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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eset
Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.
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Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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malware
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
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IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women’s scholarship program
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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dei
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cybersecurity
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scholarship
ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.
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ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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partner programmes
ESET is set to integrate Intel Threat Detection Technology into its cybersecurity suite for enhanced ransomware protection.
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Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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eset
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cyber attacks
Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.
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ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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malware
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
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ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.