Award-winning news, views, and insight from the ESET security community
Malware
Flashback Wrap Up
Pierre-Marc Bureau • 20 Sep 2012
Choosing a non-obvious PIN
There is very little research data on PIN prevalence available, so analysis of a new dataset of 4-digit passcodes can't be ignored.
David Harley • 19 Sep 2012
Scams
Ransomware Part III: another drop of the Irish
Where to find more information about current trends in international ransomware design.
David Harley • 18 Sep 2012
Ransomware Part II: not just an Irish problem
More on the Gaelic ransomware, and how to spot ransomware in your own language, even if you aren't Irish.
David Harley • 16 Sep 2012
Malware, Mobile Security, Cybercrime
The Dynamic Duo for Securing your Android: Common Sense and Security Software
Aryeh Goretsky • 15 Sep 2012
Nitol Botnet: You Will Never Break The Chain
Nitol versus Michelangelo: the supply chain is much more than the production line.
David Harley • 14 Sep 2012
Social Media
Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe
Cameron Camp • 13 Sep 2012
Dancing Penguins: a case of organized Android pay-per-install
Pierre-Marc Bureau • 12 Sep 2012
Threat Reports and other Information
Information about the August Global Threat Report and where to find other ESET resources
David Harley • 11 Sep 2012