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Lukas Stefanko • 22 Jul 2024 • 5 min. read
ESET Research
Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android
Romain Dumont • 18 Jul 2024 • 23 min. read
HotPage: Story of a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver
Jiří Kropáč • 27 Jun 2024 • 2 min. read
ESET Research, Threat Reports
ESET Threat Report H1 2024
Business Security
Untangling the hiring dilemma: How security solutions free up HR processes
MDR: Unlocking the power of enterprise-grade security for businesses of all sizes
ESET researchers discovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allows sending malicious files disguised as videos
Lukas Stefanko • 22 Jul 2024
Video
How a signed driver exposed people to kernel-level threats – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe
A purported ad blocker marketed as a security solution leverages a Microsoft-signed driver that inadvertently exposes victims to dangerous threats
Editor • 21 Jul 2024
Digital Security
Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter
The widespread IT outages triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update have put software updates in the spotlight. Here’s why you shouldn’t dread them.
Editor • 19 Jul 2024
The complexities of cybersecurity update processes
If a software update process fails, it can lead to catastrophic consequences, as seen today with widespread blue screens of death blamed on a bad update by CrowdStrike
Tony Anscombe • 19 Jul 2024
A study of a sophisticated Chinese browser injector that leaves more doors open!
Romain Dumont • 18 Jul 2024
Small but mighty: Top 5 pocket-sized gadgets to boost your ethical hacking skills
These five formidable bits of kit that can assist cyber-defenders in spotting chinks in corporate armors and help hobbyist hackers deepen their understanding of cybersecurity
David González Cuautle • 16 Jul 2024
Scams
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number
Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.
Márk Szabó • 15 Jul 2024
Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Blanket bans on ransomware payments are a much-debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing the payments, and would the ban be effective?
Editor • 12 Jul 2024
Video, Internet of Things
Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Cybersecurity podcast
As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds?
Editor • 10 Jul 2024
5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show
Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account
Phil Muncaster • 09 Jul 2024
Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children's exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick?
Editor • 04 Jul 2024
No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams
From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation
Christian Ali Bravo • 03 Jul 2024
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