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More than 30 years later, ESET remains at the forefront of cybersecurity research, operating 13 R&D centers across the world that analyze, monitor and anticipate new threats. In recent years alone, ESET researchers have made a number of significant discoveries that shed light on various malicious campaigns orchestrated by the world’s most advanced threat actors. They have also identified multiple high-impact vulnerabilities in third-party products and services.

Over the years, ESET’s experts have assisted law enforcement with disruptions of several notorious cybercrime operations. They also frequently present at leading industry conferences and are among the most referenced contributors to the MITRE ATT&CK® knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques.

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Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

Virus Bulletin review: 2 eBooks offering security guidance

An article for Virus Bulletin by David Harley reviews two eBooks offering security advice to consumers.

David Harley15 May 2014


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Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

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Top 5 tips for protecting your data when you travel

There are many things to remember before travelling and protecting your data is perhaps not the first thing on your mind. Follow these top 5 tips to stay reassured and keep your data secure.

Editor02 May 2014


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Top 5 tips to avoid Ransomware

Top 5 tips to avoid Ransomware

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Top 5 tips to avoid Ransomware

Ransomware is a malicious software that blocks your computer until you pay a sum of money. Here are 5 top tips to fight back and avoid being affected.

Editor02 May 2014


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Top five tips for securing your web browser

Top five tips for securing your web browser

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Top five tips for securing your web browser

The internet is there to be enjoyed, but first put your mind at rest by following these top five tips for securing your web browser

Editor25 Apr 2014


ESET Research

Facebook Webinject Leads to iBanking Mobile Bot

Facebook Webinject Leads to iBanking Mobile Bot

ESET Research

Facebook Webinject Leads to iBanking Mobile Bot

iBanking is a malicious Android application that when installed on a mobile phone is able to spy on its user’s communications. This bot has many interesting phone-specific capabilities, including capturing incoming and outgoing SMS messages, redirecting incoming voice calls, and even capturing audio using the device’s microphone.

Jean-Ian Boutin16 Apr 2014


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Top 5 online dating security tips

Top 5 online dating security tips

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Top 5 online dating security tips

As if looking for love wasn't tricky enough, there are cybercriminals out there looking for easy prey. Check out our top five tips for safer online dating.

Editor15 Apr 2014


Cybercrime

Heartbleed claims British mums and Canadian tax payers as victims

Heartbleed claims British mums and Canadian tax payers as victims

Cybercrime

Heartbleed claims British mums and Canadian tax payers as victims

The critical security vulnerability in OpenSSL known commonly as “Heartbleed” continues to raise alarms, with websites now warning that hackers have breached their systems by exploiting the bug, and stolen personal information about users.

Graham Cluley14 Apr 2014


Malware

Windigo not Windigone: Linux/Ebury updated

Windigo not Windigone: Linux/Ebury updated

Malware

Windigo not Windigone: Linux/Ebury updated

There have been some interesting new developments since we published our report on Operation Windigo. In this blog post you will read about a Linux/Ebury update, and the reaction of the criminal gang to our post.

Olivier Bilodeau10 Apr 2014


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Top 5 Kindle Fire security tips

Top 5 Kindle Fire security tips

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Top 5 Kindle Fire security tips

Amazon has made the top-of-the-range Kindle pretty secure but there are still ways to get into trouble. Check out our top five tips on Kindle Fire security.

Editor07 Apr 2014