Legitimate Android app transforms into data-snooping malware
ESET researchers have discovered a trojanized Android app named iRecorder – Screen Recorder. It was available on Google Play as a legitimate app in September 2021, with …
3CX breach linked to previous supply chain compromise
Pieces of the 3CX supply chain compromise puzzle are starting to fall into place, though we’re still far away from seeing the complete picture. In the meantime, we now …
Researchers discover sensitive corporate data on decommissioned routers
Looking at configuration data, 56% of decommissioned routers disposed of and sold on the secondary market contained sensitive corporate data, according to ESET. Of the …
Data loss prevention company hacked by Tick cyberespionage group
ESET researchers have uncovered a compromise of an East Asian data loss prevention (DLP) company. The attackers utilized at least three malware families during the intrusion, …
Atera and ESET join forces to arm customers against zero-day threats
Atera announced a new strategic partnership and integration with ESET, enabling Atera’s community of IT professionals to deploy anti-malware solutions to protect their …
China-aligned APT is exploring new technology stacks for malicious tools
ESET researchers have analyzed MQsTTang, a custom backdoor that they attribute to the China-aligned Mustang Panda APT group. This backdoor is part of an ongoing campaign that …
BlackLotus UEFI bootkit disables Windows security mechanisms
ESET researchers have published the first analysis of a UEFI bootkit capable of circumventing UEFI Secure Boot, a critical platform security feature. The functionality of the …
ESET’s threat intelligence services extend an organizations’ security intelligence
ESET has launched its threat intelligence services, designed to extend an organizations’ security intelligence. These new commercially available reports provide deeper …
The impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion on digital threats
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a major impact on energy prices, inflation, and cyberthreats, with the ransomware scene experiencing some of the biggest …
A glut of wiper malware hits Ukrainian targets
ESET researchers have discovered yet another wiper malware used to target Ukrainian organizations. Dubbed SwiftSlicer, it is thought to be wielded by the Sandworm APT. …
Product showcase: ESET’s newest consumer offerings
It’s no secret that antivirus software is as essential to your computer as a power cord. However, the threats don’t stop at your devices. For example, criminals that are …
Photos: IRISSCON 2022
IRISSCON, the annual cyber crime-themed conference organized by the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service (IRISS), was held in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday, November …