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ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware
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ESET researchers have discovered a malware Andriod app, IRecorder, which had been downloaded on 50,000 devices.
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AceCrypto crimeware hits computers 10,000 times a month
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ESET has revealed details about a prevalent cryptor malware, AceCryptor, which operates as a cryptor-as-a-service used by tens of malware families. 
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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
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ESET has released its APT Activity Report, which summarises the activities of selected APT groups that were observed, investigated, and analysed by ESET researchers.
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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
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The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
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Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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cryptocurrency
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whatsapp
Rhreat actors are going after victims’ cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
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Winner of ESET woman in cybersecurity scholarship announced
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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information security
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privacy
This year’s winner is Shradha Angrish, who is studying mechanical engineering with mathematical and computer sciences at the University of Adelaide.
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ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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phishing
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Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.
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Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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government
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cyber espionage
ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.
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ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.
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ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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telecommunications
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isp
The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.
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ESET updates products and launches 'Inspect Cloud' solution
Mon, 25th Apr 2022
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network management
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network security
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firewall
ESET has refreshed its line of business products and announced the arrival of ESET Inspect Cloud, designed to help businesses with security measures.
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Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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tablets & laptops
Researchers at ESET have discovered three vulnerabilities affecting various Lenovo consumer laptop models.
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ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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ESET has refreshed its line of business products created to help organisations of all sizes prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc.
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Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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smartphones
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Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.
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Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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malware
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
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IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women’s scholarship program
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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scholarship
ESET Australia has announced it is joining the company's global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, awarding $5,000 to a woman currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program majoring in a STEM field.
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ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
"This collaboration recognises the immediate boost in ransomware protection that integrating Intels hardware-based ransomware detection technology can deliver."
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Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
"With cyberattacks continuing to be prevalent in the digital economy, it is crucial for businesses to remain updated on the latest tactics in cyberattacks."
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ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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malware
ESET's Threat Report sheds light on the most frequent external attack vectors, the reason behind the rise of email threats, and fluctuating threats due to cryptocurrencies.   
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ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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apple
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malware
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technology gifts
The vulnerability could also have been exploited on iOS, even on devices such as the iPhone XS and newer.
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ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
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ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.
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ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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network management
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cybersecurity
"For organisations with critical information systems and/or classified information, the loss of data could be hugely damaging. The potential that these frameworks have is very concerning."
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Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
According to ESET, as people are increasingly dependent on the internet to work, communicate, shop and entertain themselves, scammers are also taking advantage of the new normal to lure victims.
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ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.
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