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Romain Dumont • 18 Jul 2024 • 23 min. read
ESET Research
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
Lukas Stefanko • 13 Jun 2024 • 19 min. read
Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy
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
Kids Online
Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps
Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.
Phil Muncaster • 11 Apr 2024
eXotic Visit campaign: Tracing the footprints of Virtual Invaders
ESET researchers uncovered the eXotic Visit espionage campaign that targets users mainly in India and Pakistan with seemingly innocuous apps
Lukas Stefanko • 10 Apr 2024
Privacy
7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data
Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it
Sonia Domínguez Waisbrod • 08 Apr 2024
Video
The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Temu's cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight on the data-slurping practices of online services today
Editor • 05 Apr 2024
Digital Security
How often should you change your passwords?
And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.
Phil Muncaster • 03 Apr 2024
Malware, Digital Security
Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think
There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.
Márk Szabó • 02 Apr 2024
RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result
Editor • 29 Mar 2024
Cybercrime
Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world
This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity
Christian Ali Bravo • 28 Mar 2024
Scams
Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them
Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.
Phil Muncaster • 26 Mar 2024
Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations
Struggle to know how to help children and teens stay safe in cyberspace? A good ol’ fashioned chat is enough to put them on the right track.
Imogen Byers • 25 Mar 2024
AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The second half of 2023 saw massive growth in AceCryptor-packed malware spreading in the wild, including courtesy of multiple spam campaigns where AceCryptor packed the Rescoms RAT
Editor • 22 Mar 2024
Rescoms rides waves of AceCryptor spam
Insight into ESET telemetry statistics about AceCryptor in H2 2023 with a focus on Rescoms campaigns in European countries
Jakub Kaloč • 20 Mar 2024
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