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ESET Research, Ransomware

Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers

Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers

ESET Research, Ransomware

Nemucod serves nasty package: Ransomware and ad-clickers

The operators of the notorious trojan downloader Nemucod seem to have stepped up their game, serving their victims with ransomware and ad-clickers.

Ondrej Kubovič18 Aug 2016


Malware

QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now

QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now

Malware

QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now

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.

Editor15 Aug 2016


Privacy

EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement

EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement

Privacy

EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement

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.

Editor12 Aug 2016


Scams

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

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.

Editor10 Aug 2016


Malware

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

Nemucod is back and serving an ad-clicking backdoor instead of ransomware

Malware

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 Kubovič09 Aug 2016


How To

NIST: It’s time move on from SMS 2FA

NIST: It’s time move on from SMS 2FA

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 Purba09 Aug 2016


Privacy

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam?

Privacy

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 Kubovič04 Aug 2016


Cybercrime

2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online

2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online

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 Kubovič02 Aug 2016


Social Media

Get rid of these undesirable 'friends' on this popular social network

Get rid of these undesirable 'friends' on this popular social network

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 Pagnotta29 Jul 2016