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Cryptocurrency web mining: In union there is profit
Cryptocurrency mining has been used by cybercriminals to make a quick and easy profit while corrupting the victim’s machine in the process.
Matthieu Faou • 14 Sep 2017
DownAndExec: Banking malware utilizes CDNs in Brazil
Services like Netflix use content delivery networks (CDNs) to maximize bandwidth usage. However, the CDNs might be becoming a new way of spreading malware.
Cassius Puodzius • 13 Sep 2017
New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies
Security researchers at ESET have released new research today into the activities of the notorious Turla cyberespionage group.
Graham Cluley • 30 Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017: It’s all fun and games until black hats step in
ESET researchers have discovered a new sneaky malware threat named Joao, targeting gamers worldwide.
Tomáš Gardoň • 22 Aug 2017
ESET’s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor
Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year’s ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.
Editor • 28 Jul 2017
ESET Research, Mobile Security
Malware found lurking behind every app at alternative Android store
ESET researchers have discovered an Android app store distributing malware on a mass scale.
Peter Stancik • 25 Jul 2017
Stantinko: A massive adware campaign operating covertly since 2012
Since the beginning of 2017, ESET has been conducting an investigation into a complex threat mainly targeting Russia and Ukraine. Stantinko has stood out.
Frédéric Vachon and Matthieu Faou • 20 Jul 2017
ESET Research, Critical Infrastructure, Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center
Everything you need to know about the latest variant of Petya
The latest global cyberattack, detected by ESET as Win32 / Diskcoder.C, considered a variant of Petya, once again highlights the reality outdated systems and insufficient security solutions are still widespread.
Diego Perez • 06 Jul 2017
Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center
Analysis of TeleBots’ cunning backdoor
This article reveals details about the initial infection vector that was used during the DiskCoder.C outbreak.
Anton Cherepanov • 04 Jul 2017