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IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program

ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
EduTech

ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity

ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023
Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
Partner Programmes

Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha

The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Crypto

Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds

Rhreat actors are going after victims' cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users
Phishing

ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users

Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Cybersecurity

Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments

ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users
Cybersecurity

ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users

Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Unified Communications

ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs

The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Malware

Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware

Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution
Risk & Compliance

ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution

ESET has refreshed its line of business products created to help organisations of all sizes prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Cybersecurity

Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers

Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Malware

ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security

ESET is set to integrate Intel Threat Detection Technology into its cybersecurity suite for enhanced ransomware protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Malware

ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Endpoint Protection

ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response

ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022

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