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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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application security
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cybersecurity
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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cybersecurity
A new report from ESET has detailed the extent to which attackers employ brute-force tactics to infiltrate remote desktop protocols.
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Cyber attacks use LinkedIn to target companies and employees

Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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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.
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Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam

Mon, 25th May 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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.
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ESET included in Forrester Enterprise EDR report

Thu, 21st May 2020
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edr
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cybersecurity
The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities.
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Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever

Thu, 14th May 2020
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Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
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WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.
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ESET launches resource to protect remote workers during COVID-19

Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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ESET has released a security checklist to help Australian and New Zealand businesses transition to remote working securely.
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Interview: ESET Australia's Kelly Johnson outlines channel plans

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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We chatted to Johnson about her appointment, her current role and ESET's plans for the Australian channel market.
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Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb

Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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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.
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Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report

Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.
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ESET urges parents to consider security protection for their children

Sat, 14th Dec 2019
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virus
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information protection
While many parents worry about their child's online activity, many are not taking precautionary measures, according to new insights from ESET.
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ESET releases Australian Cyberawareness Index 2019 results

Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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wireless networks
The survey covered the current state of technology adoption and what users are doing online as well as what they're doing to protect themselves.
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Hands-on Review: ESET Endpoint Protection Advanced Cloud

Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
ESET Endpoint Protection Advanced Cloud is an umbrella of security for business users that integrates the most essential endpoint products.
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Hands-on Review: Protect your family from cyberthreats with ESET Smart Security Premium

Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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encryption
As cybercriminals ramp up activity over the holidays, ESET Smart Security Premium offers robust, user-friendly protection for families against online threats.
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ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.