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Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Endpoint Protection

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Cybersecurity

ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Malware

ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks

ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Facebook

Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET
Malware

71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET

Ransomware attacks on remote access have reached a staggering 71 billion between Jan 2020 to June 2021, warns ESET research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce
Malware

New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce

ESET researchers have identified 10 new malware families targeting IIS web servers, with victims including governments and eCommerce companies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Malware

Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack

The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET
Malware

Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET

A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Android stalkerware on the rise
Spying

Android stalkerware on the rise

ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Malware

Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment

Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre points to the 'Conti' ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities
Microsoft

ESET reveals APT groups exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities

A number of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, according to new ESET research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks
Malware

Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks surged by 768% in 2020, driven by remote working and COVID-19, according to a report by ESET.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology
Fintech

ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology

Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
IDC names ESET a Major Player second year running
Endpoint Protection

IDC names ESET a Major Player second year running

ESET has been recognized as a Major Player in mobile threat management for the second year in a row, according to IDC MarketScape.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2020
Heightened stress means greater security risks, report finds
Human Capital Management

Heightened stress means greater security risks, report finds

80% of companies face increased cybersecurity risks due to human factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
ESET launches Microsoft 365 security software solution
Cybersecurity

ESET launches Microsoft 365 security software solution

The solution allows for total control and visibility over threats, with immediate notification when the detection of malware occurs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution
Endpoint Protection

ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution

ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence
Malware

Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence

CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020

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