Twitter-controlled Android backdoor delivers banking malware
A backdoor Trojan named Twitoor is the first instance of Android malware that receives its commands from a Twitter account. Keeping their botnet out of law enforcement’s …
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Keydnap malware opens backdoor, goes after passwords in OS X keychain
ESET researchers have revealed the existence of another new piece of malware aimed at Mac machines and users: Keydnap. Keydnap has the ability to steal passwords and keys …
Crysis ransomware fills vacuum left by TeslaCrypt
TeslaCrypt has reached the end of the road, and other ransomware is ready to fill the vacuum left behind it. A relative newcomer to the market, Crysis ransomware is already …
Social media security is still a low priority
80 percent of IT professionals believe social media is an easy way for hackers to gain access to corporate networks because it is often neglected in terms of security, and …
TorrentLocker exposed: Investigation and analysis
ESET researchers analyzed a widespread case of ransomware generally known as TorrentLocker, which started spreading in early 2014. The latest variant of the malware has …
ESET Smart Security 8
Well-known IT security company ESET recently announced major updates to its flagship products – NOD 32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security. The most typical modern …
ESET analyzes first Android file-encrypting, TOR-enabled ransomware
One year ago, Android Defender, a hybrid comprising characteristics of a rogue AV and ransomware (the lockscreen type, not a file-encryptor) was discovered. Last month we saw …
ESET releases two-factor authentication software solution
ESET announced the availability of ESET Secure Authentication, a two-factor authentication (2FA) software solution for SMBs that makes use of remote end-users’ mobile …
ESET releases Mac security products
ESET launched new products for the OS X platform: ESET Cyber Security Pro and ESET Cyber Security. According to a recent Macworld magazine poll, only half of Mac users employ …
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 and ESET Smart Security 6 released
ESET released new versions of its flagship products. Enhancements to both products include advancements in threat detection, more thorough cleaning of infected systems, and an …
