ESET stories - Page 2
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Rhreat actors are going after victims' cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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malware
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semiconductors
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cybersecurity
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.
Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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eset
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technology gifts
Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
ESET is set to integrate Intel Threat Detection Technology into its cybersecurity suite for enhanced ransomware protection.
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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crypto
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
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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apple
New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.
ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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network management
ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.
ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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facebook
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cyber espionage
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eset
ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Ransomware attacks on remote access have reached a staggering 71 billion between Jan 2020 to June 2021, warns ESET research.
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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spying
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eset
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stalkerware
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Mon, 17th May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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dr
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.
ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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microsoft
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cyber attacks
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eset
A number of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, according to new ESET research.
Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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malware
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iam
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cybersecurity
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks surged by 768% in 2020, driven by remote working and COVID-19, according to a report by ESET.
IDC names ESET a Major Player second year running
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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endpoint protection
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edr
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unified threat management
ESET has been recognized as a Major Player in mobile threat management for the second year in a row, according to IDC MarketScape.
Heightened stress means greater security risks, report finds
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
80% of companies face increased cybersecurity risks due to human factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, says new report.
ESET launches Microsoft 365 security software solution
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft 365
The solution allows for total control and visibility over threats, with immediate notification when the detection of malware occurs.