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NGate Android malware relays NFC traffic to steal cash

NGate Android malware relays NFC traffic to steal cash

NGate Android malware relays NFC traffic to steal cash

Android malware discovered by ESET Research relays NFC data from victims’ payment cards, via victims’ mobile phones, to the device of a perpetrator waiting at an ATM

Lukas Stefanko and Jakub Osmani22 Aug 2024


Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

ESET analysts dissect a novel phishing method tailored to Android and iOS users

Jakub Osmani20 Aug 2024


Phishing targeting Polish SMBs continues via ModiLoader

Phishing targeting Polish SMBs continues via ModiLoader

Phishing targeting Polish SMBs continues via ModiLoader

ESET researchers detected multiple, widespread phishing campaigns targeting SMBs in Poland during May 2024, distributing various malware families

Jakub Kaloč30 Jul 2024


The tap-estry of threats targeting Hamster Kombat players

The tap-estry of threats targeting Hamster Kombat players

The tap-estry of threats targeting Hamster Kombat players

ESET researchers have discovered threats abusing the success of the Hamster Kombat clicker game

Lukas Stefanko and Peter Strýček23 Jul 2024


Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android

Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android

Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android

ESET researchers discovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allows sending malicious files disguised as videos

Lukas Stefanko22 Jul 2024


HotPage: Story of a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver

HotPage: Story of a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver

HotPage: Story of a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver

A study of a sophisticated Chinese browser injector that leaves more doors open!

Romain Dumont18 Jul 2024


ESET Threat Report H1 2024

ESET Threat Report H1 2024

ESET Threat Report H1 2024

A view of the H1 2024 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts

Jiří Kropáč27 Jun 2024


ESET Research Podcast: APT Activity Report Q4 2023–Q1 2024

ESET Research Podcast: APT Activity Report Q4 2023–Q1 2024

ESET Research Podcast: APT Activity Report Q4 2023–Q1 2024

The I-SOON data leak confirms that this contractor is involved in cyberespionage for China, while Iran-aligned groups step up aggressive tactics following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023

ESET Research14 Jun 2024


Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy

Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy

Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy

ESET researchers discovered Arid Viper espionage campaigns spreading trojanized apps to Android users in Egypt and Palestine

Lukas Stefanko13 Jun 2024