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ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response

Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.
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ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.
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Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.
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ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.
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ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.
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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 brings endpoint security platform to Australia

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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ESET Protect is designed to automate ESET security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments for businesses of all sizes.
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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.