- Cyber-extortionists take aim at lucrative targets
A new report shines some light on multiple aspects of the growing threat of cyber-extortion
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Head of the AI/ML Team at ESET, Juraj Jánošík, looks at machine learning and cybersecurity and considers whether it is a step toward a safer world or a step closer to the brink of chaos
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- ML-era in cybersecurity: A step toward a safer world or the brink of chaos?
As the use of this technology grows so does the risk that attackers may hijack it
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- How costly are sweetheart swindles?
And that’s on top of the heartache experienced by the tens of thousands of people who fall for romance scams each year
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- Siegeware: When criminals take over your smart building
Siegeware is what you get when cybercriminals mix the concept of ransomware with building automation systems: abuse of equipment control software to threaten access to physical facilities
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- Switzerland offers cash for finding security holes in its e-voting system
Anybody with hacking prowess can take a crack at reading votes or even rigging the vote count itself
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- Criminal hacking hits Managed Service Providers: Reasons and responses
Recent news articles show that MSPs are now being targeted by criminals, and for a variety of nefarious reasons. Why is this happening, and what should MSPs do about it?
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- Google – “Here’s how we cracked down on bad apps last year”
Apps downloaded from Google Play were eight times less likely to compromise a device than apps from other sources
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- Smoke damage and hard drives
A closer look at the damage caused by smoke particles and some steps you can take to aid recovery
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- Malta’s leading bank resumes operations after cyberheist-induced shutdown
Bank of Valetta, which went dark for a day after the fraudulent transfers of €13 million, is now looking to get the money back
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET malware researcher Lukáš Štefanko sits down with us to discuss Android banking malware, the topic of his latest white paper. An attack on an email provider wipes out almost two decades' worth of data. Plus an interesting article from Jake Moore on the possible dangers that may come from providing your name at your local coffee shop.
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- Navigating the murky waters of Android banking malware
An interview with ESET malware researcher Lukáš Štefanko about Android banking malware, the topic of his latest white paper
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- Attack at email provider wipes out almost two decades’ worth of data
Instead of financial gain or other, more usual, goals, the attacker leaves ‘scorched digital earth’ behind
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- When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams
Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you
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- Why you should choose a pseudonym at Starbucks
Innocently providing your name at your local coffee shop is just an example of how easy it can be for miscreants to cut through the ‘privacy’ of social media accounts
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- Apple to pay teenager who uncovered FaceTime bug
The decision to award the bug has been welcomed but one security researcher has said that they need to do more to compensate those who find bugs
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers publish their latest findings on a modular Trojan called DanaBot and on a cryptocurrency stealer that takes the form of clipper malware on Google Play.
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- First clipper malware discovered on Google Play
Cryptocurrency stealers that replace a wallet address in the clipboard are no longer limited to Windows or shady Android app stores
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- DanaBot updated with new C&C communication
ESET researchers have discovered new versions of the DanaBot Trojan, updated with a more complicated protocol for C&C communication and slight modifications to architecture and campaign IDs
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- Google rolls out Chrome extension to warn you about compromised logins
The new tool aims to help in an age when billions of login credentials are floating around the internet
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- European Commission orders recall of children’s smartwatch over privacy concerns
The watch has been found to expose its wearers to a high level of risk of being contacted and monitored by attackers
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- Houzz discloses data breach, asks some users to reset passwords
Citing an ongoing investigation, the company wouldn’t say how or when the incident occurred
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- Four new caches of stolen logins put Collection #1 in the shade
The recently discovered tranches of stolen login credentials freely floating around the internet total 2.2 billion records
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET researchers have spotted a large wave of ransomware-spreading spam targeting Russian users. Researchers at ESET have also detected a substantial new wave of the “Love you” malspam campaign, updated to target Japan and spread GandCrab 5.1. Plus FaceTime bug bites Apple
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- Japan to probe citizens’ IoT devices in the name of security
Smart devices were targeted by more than one-half of cyberattacks detected in the country in 2017
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- Cybercrime black markets: Dark web services and their prices
A closer look at cybercrime as a service on the dark web
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- ‘We’re coming for you’, global police warn DDoS attack buyers
First closing in on operators, now on users, as the hunt continues and law enforcement in many countries is about to swoop down on people who bought DDoS attacks on WebStresser
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- “Love you” malspam gets a makeover for massive Japan-targeted campaign
ESET researchers have detected a substantial new wave of the “Love you” malspam campaign, updated to target Japan and spread GandCrab 5.1
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- Apple takes Group FaceTime offline after discovery of spying bug
The company is rushing to fix a glitch that may let other iPhone users hear and see you – before you answer the call
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- Hear me out! Thousands tell UK taxman to wipe their voice IDs
Even so, the database has grown to seven million voiceprints amid a controversy that puts the spotlight on the privacy implications of the collection of biometric information
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- Russia hit by new wave of ransomware spam
Among the increased number of malicious JavaScript email attachments observed in January 2019, ESET researchers have spotted a large wave of ransomware-spreading spam targeting Russian users
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- Suspected GDPR violations prompt over 95,000 complaints
Eight months after the landmark rules came into effect, data released by the European Commission provides a glimpse into the law’s application
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Google fined €50 million for violating EU data privacy rules. Twitter bug may have exposed private tweets of Android users for years. Plus some interesting results from the USA following a recent ESET survey.
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- Cybersecurity Barometer: Cybercrime’s impact on privacy and security
Study shows the majority of Americans fear the misuse of their personal data supplied to websites, and view cybercrime as a threat to their country
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- Can you spot the phish? Take Google’s test
Everybody loves quizzes. So why not take this one and hone your phish-spotting prowess?
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- Former employee blamed for hack of WordPress plugin maker
The plugin’s users are recommended to change their passwords on WPML’s website following havoc reportedly wrought by a disgruntled ex-employee
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- Google fined €50 million for violating EU data privacy rules
France’s data protection watchdog issues the first major penalty under the EU’s new privacy regime
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- Email security does not end with your password
A strong password is a great start, but there are more ways to make sure that your email is as secure as possible
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- Twitter bug may have exposed private tweets of Android users for years
If you use Twitter for Android and want your tweets to be private, you may want to play safe and review your settings
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- Two men charged with hacking into SEC in stock-trading scheme
The hacking duo is believed to have exploited a software flaw and compromised several SEC workstations with malware in order to take early peeks at financial disclosures
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
773 million email IDs, 21 million passwords exposed for anyone to see in massive data dump. A car and almost $1m on offer for Tesla Model 3 hacks. Plus some resolutions for 2019 with tips for securing your router
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- 773 million email IDs, 21 million passwords for anyone to see in massive data dump
The vast dossier of login details appears to have been gathered from data stolen in many breaches
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- New Year’s resolutions: Routing done right
As another thing to improve this year, you may want to route your focus on a device that is the nerve center of your network and, if poorly secured, the epicenter of much potential trouble
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- Car and almost $1m on offer for Tesla Model 3 hacks
The electric car maker is raising the ante in automotive security, putting one of its swanky models as a target at a hacking contest
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- What makes a cybercriminal?
Forget balaclavas or hoodies; these cybercriminals are hiding in plain sight
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- CES: Smart cities and the challenge of securing the neighborhood
In our final report from CES we take a look at smart city initiatives
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- Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Automotive security for cars. Do you know who your connected home is talking to? Plus some resolutions for 2019 with tips for passwords
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- Face unlock on many Android smartphones falls for a photo
No 3D-printed heads or realistic masks were needed to trick even a handful of high-end handset models into unlocking their screens
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- CES IoT security – do you know who your home is talking to?
There’s a digital treasure trove to be had in your home so you should take steps to protect it
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- CES – singularity and securing the car
What's in store for automotive security once cars morph into mobile living rooms and working spaces? And how about transportation at large?
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