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Malware

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Malware

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

The Conficker worm was huge news when it emerged towards the end of 2008, exploiting millions of Windows devices. Today, it remains one of the most pervasive malware families around the globe.

Editor21 Nov 2016


Scams

New airline scam promises free Emirates flight tickets

New airline scam promises free Emirates flight tickets

Scams

New airline scam promises free Emirates flight tickets

A new airline scam is promising people free Emirates flight tickets if they take part in a "fast survey", ESET's Denise Giusto Bilić reports.

Denise Giusto Bilić17 Nov 2016


Malware

Sednit: A very digested read

Sednit: A very digested read

Malware

Sednit: A very digested read

This feature offers a very digested read of ESET's trilogy of research papers on Sednit, one of the most notorious groups of cyberattackers in the world.

Editor11 Nov 2016


Cybercrime

Careers in fighting cybercrime

Careers in fighting cybercrime

Cybercrime

Careers in fighting cybercrime

Interested in a career where you get to fight cybercrime on a daily basis? ESET's senior research fellow David Harley takes a look at some key things.

David Harley09 Nov 2016


Internet of Things

Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown

Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown

Internet of Things

Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown

Secure your router, says ESET's Lysa Myers. It can help protect all of your connected devices while they are in your home.

Lysa Myers08 Nov 2016


Malware

How to do an APK Analysis Using AppMon

How to do an APK Analysis Using AppMon

Malware

How to do an APK Analysis Using AppMon

There are a great many tools available to help quickly analyze the behavior of mobile malware samples. In the case of Android, one such app is AppMon.

Denise Giusto Bilić07 Nov 2016


Malware

Flashback Tuesday: The Morris Worm

Flashback Tuesday: The Morris Worm

Malware

Flashback Tuesday: The Morris Worm

On November 2nd 1988, the Morris Worm was released, bringing the internet to an effective standstill. It was a seminal moment in internet history.

Editor02 Nov 2016


Malware, Mobile Security

A history of mobile malware from Cabir to SMS Thief

A history of mobile malware from Cabir to SMS Thief

Malware, Mobile Security

A history of mobile malware from Cabir to SMS Thief

As we continue to do more things with our smartphones, the threat posed by mobile malware increases. Here's a short history of its development.

Editor01 Nov 2016


Digital Security

10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit

10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit

Digital Security

10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit

Here’s a list of the 10 tools every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit, says ESET's Lucas Paus.

Lucas Paus31 Oct 2016