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ESET stories - Page 6

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D-Link security cams vulnerable to spying
Mon, 6th May 2019
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smart home
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d-link
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home security
Security flaws in D-Link's DCS-2132L cloud cameras, discovered by ESET, expose users in Australia and New Zealand to potential spying and firmware attacks.
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Scammers targeting more countries in sextortion scam - ESET
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The attacker in the email claims they have hacked the intended victim's device, and have recorded the person while watching pornographic content.
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How to maximise the value of machine learning in cybersecurity
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ml
Machine learning revolutionises cybersecurity, but understanding its limitations is crucial. ESET highlights its transformative potential and pitfalls.
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Are hard disk drives damaged by smoke recoverable?
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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dr
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hyperscale
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The old saying ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ is certainly an apt proverb in IT circles - ESET shares some advice for recovering smoke-damaged HDDs.
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ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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passwords
At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.
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The perimeter is everywhere - so where is your data really?
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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malware
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data protection
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cybersecurity
In an era of ubiquitous data migration, safeguarding your data's whereabouts is crucial yet increasingly complex, says ESET researcher Cameron Camp.
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Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
Bayrob displays a message suggesting the user the downloaded file is incompatible with the system, while it is actually already releasing a Trojan.
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ESET ups local research power signing Kiwi to research team
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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eset
ESET has added to its local research team, with New Zealand's Nick FitzGerald joining the vendor as a senior research fellow, focused on APAC threats.
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ESET offers up secure USB drives with built in antivirus
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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malware
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data protection
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encryption
ESET has debuted a new range of secure USB drives to aimed at preventing malware from spreading via portable drives.
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ESET MSP Program offers huge benefits for partners
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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eset
ESET MSP partners enjoy the advantage of working with a trusted industry leader that offers outstanding products and a rapidly growing customer base.
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The Trojan Games: Spyware lets crims see your poker hand
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
The odds of you winning your online poker game have just got longer, thanks to a spyware program allowing cybercriminals to see your hand.
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Eset rolls out raft of business product updates
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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av
Eset has released the latest version of a number of its business offerings, providing a range of new features.
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Microbe removes reseller infrastructure woes with Eset offering
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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resellers
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microbe
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eset
IT security distributor Microbe is taking infrastructure problems away for resellers with a new Eset MSP offering which will see Microbe as host.
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ESET asks: Is your GoPro camera secretly spying on you?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
If a hacker manages to crack your GoPro’s password then they can access your GoPro anytime they like if they are in Wi-Fi range.
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ESET uncovers new Linux/Moose malware threat
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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malware
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ddos
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open source
ESET has discovered a new threat from the Linux/Moose malware family that is generating fake activity on social networks.
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ESET uncovers another porn clicker on Google Play
Mon, 1st Jun 2015
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google
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eset
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retailers
ESET has uncovered multiple variants of a Trojan porn clicker on Google Play, masquerading as Dubsmash 2, rapidly exploited by cybercriminals.
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ESET releases Smart Security 6 version
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Proactive digital protection provider unveils two flagship consumer products: ESET Smart Security 6 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6.
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Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Android Guide
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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cybersecurity
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chillisoft
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christmas
The good folk at ESET bring us a phenomenal series on securing your Christmas tech gifts, this time it's any Android phone or tablet.
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ESET’s android smartphone secures IT needs
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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smartphones
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chillisoft
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distributors
ESET launches a new security tool for Android in NZ, aiming to tackle BYOD challenges with remote administrator features and data protection.
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(Win32/)Inductive Reasoning
Tue, 8th Sep 2009
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cybersecurity
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chillisoft
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distributors
As of somewhere around 2.45 on Monday, 7th September, Win32/Induc.A represented 0.64% of ESET's worldwide detections for September so far.