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Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Malware

Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware

Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution
Risk & Compliance

ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution

ESET has refreshed its line of business products created to help organisations of all sizes prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Cybersecurity

Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers

Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Malware

ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security

ESET is set to integrate Intel Threat Detection Technology into its cybersecurity suite for enhanced ransomware protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Malware

ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Endpoint Protection

ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response

ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Network Infrastructure

ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Endpoint Protection

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Cybersecurity

ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Malware

ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks

ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Facebook

Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET
Malware

71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET

Ransomware attacks on remote access have reached a staggering 71 billion between Jan 2020 to June 2021, warns ESET research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce
Malware

New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce

ESET researchers have identified 10 new malware families targeting IIS web servers, with victims including governments and eCommerce companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Malware

Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack

The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021

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