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Readers of popular websites targeted by stealthy Stegano exploit kit hiding in pixels of malicious ads
Millions of readers who visit popular news websites have been targeted by a series of malicious ads redirecting them to the Stegano exploit kit.
ESET Research • 06 Dec 2016
Avalanche takedown: Check if you are safe
Earlier this week coordinated law enforcement action took down the Avalanche fast-flux network. ESET has been assisting in the cleanup.
Jean-Ian Boutin • 01 Dec 2016
Tesco Bank not alone in being targeted by Retefe malware
Tesco Bank, which recently saw thousands of its customers lose funds to cybercriminals, has been found on the target list of the so-called Retefe malware.
Peter Stancik • 10 Nov 2016
I can see your texts: A deep dive into SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy
ESET's Michael Aguilar takes a deep dive into SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy.
Michael Aguilar • 04 Nov 2016
Linux/Moose: Still breathing
For the past year, ESET and the security firm GoSecure combined their skills in order to research Linux/Moose further. Here's some of what was uncovered.
Editor • 02 Nov 2016
Lifting the lid on Sednit: A closer look at the software it uses
ESET's threat analysts have taken a closer look at the software used by Sednit to spy on its targets and steal confidential information.
Graham Cluley • 25 Oct 2016
Cybercriminals target Brazilian routers with default credentials
Criminals are hunting for routers with default credentials and with vulnerabilities in their firmware, with Brazilians the main target.
ESET Research • 21 Oct 2016
New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope
Security researchers at ESET have released their latest research into the notorious and highly experienced Sednit cyberespionage group.
Graham Cluley • 20 Oct 2016
ESET Research, Internet of Things
At least 15% of home routers are unsecured
Tests show that software vulnerabilities and weak passwords are common in home routers, with up to 15% of them being unsecured.
Peter Stancik • 19 Oct 2016