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Ondrej Kubovič • 18 Aug 2016 • 2 min. read
ESET Research, Ransomware
Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers
Malware
QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now
Privacy
EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement
The operators of the notorious trojan downloader Nemucod seem to have stepped up their game, serving their victims with ransomware and ad-clickers.
Ondrej Kubovič • 18 Aug 2016
ESET researchers have spotted fake patch apps for Android – probably the first ever malicious mobile apps masquerading as a patch for a recently discovered vulnerability.
Editor • 15 Aug 2016
There are three key principles to be aware of when it comes to the EU-US Privacy Shield and we’ve digested all of the key points in this feature.
Editor • 12 Aug 2016
Scams
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
ESET researchers are warning about a Facebook scam that spreads fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.
Editor • 10 Aug 2016
Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware
The trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. However, it has changed the payload served to its victims – ransomware is not its go-to malware.
Ondrej Kubovič • 09 Aug 2016
How To
NIST: It’s time move on from SMS 2FA
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the US Department of Commerce, it is time to move on from SMS 2FA.
Narinder Purba • 09 Aug 2016
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?
If you want to know which programs are actively using your webcam, here is a short guide from ESET's Ondrej Kubovič to help you out.
Ondrej Kubovič • 04 Aug 2016
Cybercrime
2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online
Don’t get fooled by criminals before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, says ESET's Ondrej Kubovič. These sporting events are a prime target for fraudsters.
Ondrej Kubovič • 02 Aug 2016
Social Media
Get rid of these undesirable 'friends' on this popular social network
In celebration of the International Day of Friendship, we want to help you spot undesirable 'friends' on Facebook.
Sabrina Pagnotta • 29 Jul 2016