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Readers of popular websites targeted by stealthy Stegano exploit kit hiding in pixels of malicious ads

Readers of popular websites targeted by stealthy Stegano exploit kit hiding in pixels of malicious ads

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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 Research06 Dec 2016


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Avalanche takedown: Check if you are safe

Avalanche takedown: Check if you are safe

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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 Boutin01 Dec 2016


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Tesco Bank not alone in being targeted by Retefe malware

Tesco Bank not alone in being targeted by Retefe malware

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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 Stancik10 Nov 2016


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I can see your texts: A deep dive into SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

I can see your texts: A deep dive into SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

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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 Aguilar04 Nov 2016


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Linux/Moose: Still breathing

Linux/Moose: Still breathing

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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.

Editor02 Nov 2016


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Lifting the lid on Sednit: A closer look at the software it uses

Lifting the lid on Sednit: A closer look at the software it uses

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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 Cluley25 Oct 2016


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Cybercriminals target Brazilian routers with default credentials

Cybercriminals target Brazilian routers with default credentials

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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 Research21 Oct 2016


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New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope

New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope

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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 Cluley20 Oct 2016


ESET Research, Internet of Things

At least 15% of home routers are unsecured

At least 15% of home routers are unsecured

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 Stancik19 Oct 2016