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2020-05-12 12:30:02 |
WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on (lien direct) |
WannaCryptor is still alive and kicking, so much so that it sits atop the list of the most commonly detected ransomware families
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2020-05-12 09:30:31 |
Lukas Stefanko: How we fought off a DDoS attack from a mobile botnet (lien direct) |
Hot on the heels of his research into an attack that attempted to take down ESET's website, Lukas Stefanko sheds more light on threats posed by mobile botnets
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2020-05-11 15:16:40 |
Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web (lien direct) |
Eleven companies, ranging from online marketplaces to news websites, have had their user databases poached
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2020-05-11 13:15:23 |
Breaking news? App promises news feeds, brings DDoS attacks instead (lien direct) |
After being targeted by an Android DDoS app, ESET seized the opportunity to analyze the attack and to help put an end to it
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2020-05-08 09:30:24 |
Scams to watch out for not just this Mother\'s Day (lien direct) |
As you rush to buy something for your mom, con artists will be trying to make a dent in your wallet. Here are some common types of fraud to look out for not only this Mother's Day.
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2020-05-07 12:30:04 |
Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19 (lien direct) |
The pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to act with alacrity and prepare for the long haul – and to do so with cybersecurity in mind
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2020-05-07 09:30:12 |
5 common password mistakes you should avoid (lien direct) |
Password recycling or using easy-to-guess passwords are just two common mistakes you may be making when protecting your digital accounts
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2020-05-06 19:18:12 |
Almost a million WordPress websites targeted in massive campaign (lien direct) |
An unknown threat actor is exploiting vulnerabilities in plugins for which patches have been available for months, or even years
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2020-05-05 09:30:55 |
Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data? (lien direct) |
…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers?
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2020-05-04 14:33:18 |
Ghost blogging platform servers hacked to mine cryptocurrency (lien direct) |
Ghost wasn't the only victim of break-ins over the weekend that exploited critical holes in infrastructure automation software for which patches were available
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2020-05-01 09:30:34 |
It\'s no time to let your guard down as coronavirus fraud remains a threat (lien direct) |
Scammers rehash old campaigns, create credit card-stealing websites and repurpose information channels to milk the COVID-19 crisis for all it's worth
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2020-04-30 09:30:00 |
Sextortion scammers still shilling with stolen passwords (lien direct) |
The email includes the potential victim's password as evidence of a hack, but there is more than meets the eye
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2020-04-29 12:00:04 |
ESET Threat Report (lien direct) |
A view of the Q1 2020 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts
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2020-04-28 09:30:06 |
Grandoreiro: How engorged can an EXE get? (lien direct) |
Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans
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2020-04-27 16:55:34 |
Microsoft Teams flaw could let attackers hijack accounts (lien direct) |
Microsoft plugs a security hole that could have enabled attackers to weaponize a GIF in order to hijack Teams accounts and steal data
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2020-04-23 17:54:22 |
iOS Mail app flaws may have left iPhone users vulnerable for years (lien direct) |
A pair of vulnerabilities in the default email app on iOS devices is believed to have been exploited against high-profile targets
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2020-04-23 09:30:57 |
Following ESET\'s discovery, a Monero mining botnet is disrupted (lien direct) |
ESET researchers discover, and play a key role in the disruption of, a 35,000-strong botnet spreading in Latin America via infected USB drives
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2020-04-22 09:30:34 |
Buying a secondhand device? Here\'s what to keep in mind (lien direct) |
If you're trying to be responsible towards the planet, also be responsible to yourself and take these steps so that the device doesn't end up costing you more than you've saved
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2020-04-22 07:30:01 |
Serious flaws found in multiple smart home hubs: Is your device among them? (lien direct) |
In worst-case scenarios, some vulnerabilities could even allow attackers to take control over the central units and all peripheral devices connected to them
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2020-04-21 09:30:44 |
How gamification can boost your cybersecurity training (lien direct) |
Security is not a game, but learning about it could be – here's why adding the fun factor can help employees become more cyber-aware
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2020-04-20 13:00:50 |
Work from home: Should your digital assistant be on or off? (lien direct) |
Being at your beck and call is central to the "personality" of your digital friend, but there are situations when the device could use some time off
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2020-04-20 09:30:38 |
Hey there! Are you using WhatsApp? Your account may be hackable (lien direct) |
Can someone take control of your WhatsApp account by just knowing your phone number? We ran a small test to find out.
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2020-04-17 09:30:54 |
Scams, lies, and coronavirus (lien direct) |
Scams demanding bitcoin on pain of infecting you with the coronavirus gain their fair share of shine among schemes with a thin veneer of plausibility
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2020-04-16 17:15:20 |
Apple releases mobility data to help combat COVID‑19 (lien direct) |
The tool, which comes after a similar effort by Google, looks at how people's traveling behavior has changed since the start of the pandemic
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2020-04-16 07:34:01 |
Half a million Zoom accounts for sale on the dark web (lien direct) |
Even accounts belonging to banks and educational institutions were found on lists plastered across various hacker forums
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2020-04-14 15:51:04 |
Americans report US$13 million in losses from coronavirus scams (lien direct) |
The median loss to fraudulent schemes that exploit the global health crisis is almost US$600
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2020-04-14 09:30:27 |
Is “global privacy” an oxymoron? (lien direct) |
While in France, a citizen of Brazil who resides in California books a bungee jump in New Zealand. Is it a leap of faith into the unknown, for both the operator and the thrill-seeker?
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2020-04-10 11:00:48 |
Zoom security: Getting the settings right (lien direct) |
Here's how you can greatly improve your Zoom privacy and security in a few simple steps
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2020-04-09 20:15:30 |
Ever needed a Zoom password? Probably not. But why not? (lien direct) |
With Zoom – and Zoom-bombing – being all the rage, here's why the app's default password settings may be leaving the backdoor wide open
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2020-04-08 14:39:31 |
Top tips for videoconferencing security (lien direct) |
ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe shares advice on how to keep your virtual meet-ups private and safe while you're holed up at home during the pandemic
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2020-04-07 14:31:40 |
600,000 people affected in email provider breach (lien direct) |
The users' personal data are now up for grabs on the dark web for anywhere between US$3,500 and US$22,000 worth of Bitcoin
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2020-04-06 09:30:43 |
What to do you if your phone is lost or stolen (lien direct) |
Losing your smartphone can be expensive, but the cost of the device may not be the final price you'll be paying
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2020-04-03 20:30:19 |
Zoom\'s privacy and security woes in the spotlight (lien direct) |
The company goes straight from basking in the glow of its near-overnight success to launching an all‑out effort to fix its privacy and security issues
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2020-04-02 20:30:25 |
Work from home: Securing RDP and remote access (lien direct) |
As work from home is the new norm in the coronavirus era, you're probably thinking of enabling remote desktop connections for your off-site staff. Here's how to do it securely.
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2020-04-01 14:42:13 |
Marriott hacked again, 5.2 million guests affected (lien direct) |
Bad actors accessed a range of personally identifiable information, including names, dates of birth and a lot more
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2020-04-01 12:00:39 |
Coronavirus con artists continue to spread infections of their own (lien direct) |
The scam machine shows no signs of slowing down, as fraudsters dispense bogus health advice, peddle fake testing kits and issue malware-laced purchase orders
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2020-03-31 09:30:06 |
Have you backed up your smartphone lately? (lien direct) |
With World Backup Day upon us, we walk you through the ways to back up your iPhone or Android phone so that your personal data remains safe
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2020-03-30 15:02:46 |
Work from home: Videoconferencing with security in mind (lien direct) |
With COVID-19 concerns canceling face-to-face meetings, be aware of the security risks of videoconferencing and how to easily overcome them
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2020-03-27 12:30:14 |
What happens when the global supply chain breaks? (lien direct) |
If we can't secure the supply chain, eventually everything else will break
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2020-03-26 19:30:53 |
6 tips for safe and secure remote working (lien direct) |
Getting cybersecurity right in the work-from-home world can feel daunting. ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe shares 6 best practices that will steer you in the right direction.
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2020-03-26 12:43:47 |
HPE issues fix to stop some SSDs from self‑destructing (lien direct) |
If left unpatched, a firmware flaw in some enterprise-class solid-state drives could make data on them unrecoverable as early as this fall
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2020-03-25 19:05:58 |
Public health vs. personal privacy: Choose only one? (lien direct) |
As the world turns to technology to track and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, could this sound the death knell for digital privacy?
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2020-03-24 14:24:02 |
Microsoft warns of two Windows zero‑day flaws (lien direct) |
Updates for the critical-rated vulnerabilities, which are being actively exploited in the wild, are still weeks away
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2020-03-23 14:15:03 |
The good, the bad and the plain ugly (lien direct) |
A prolific ransomware gang vows to dial back its campaigns and spare healthcare organizations altogether during the COVID-19 crisis. It's no cause for celebration.
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2020-03-20 16:00:25 |
Keep calm and carry on working (remotely) (lien direct) |
How can employees stay motivated and productive while teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis?
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2020-03-20 10:30:58 |
What to do if your Twitter account has been hacked (lien direct) |
Losing access to your account can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to get it back – and to avoid getting hacked again
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2020-03-19 20:10:23 |
Security flaws found in popular password managers (lien direct) |
Not all they're cracked up to be? Several password vaults have been found to contain vulnerabilities, both new and previously disclosed but never patched, a study says
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2020-03-19 14:30:03 |
Work from home: Improve your security with MFA (lien direct) |
Remote work can be much safer with the right cyber‑hygiene practices in place – multi‑factor authentication is one of them
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2020-03-19 10:30:05 |
Stantinko\'s new cryptominer features unique obfuscation techniques (lien direct) |
ESET researchers bring to light unique obfuscation techniques discovered in the course of analyzing a new cryptomining module distributed by the Stantinko group's botnet
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2020-03-18 14:30:56 |
Work from home: How to set up a VPN (lien direct) |
As the COVID-19 pandemic has many organizations switching employees to remote work, a virtual private network is essential for countering the increased security risks
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