New ESET research into Turla's malicious toolkit – GDPR turns two – Critical flaw in Android devices
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2020/05/30
2020/05/29
People know reusing passwords is risky – then do it anyway | foodonia
And most people don’t change their password even after hearing about a breach, a survey finds
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2020/05/28
Critical Android flaw lets attackers hijack almost any app, steal data | foodonia
Left unpatched, the vulnerability could expose almost all Android users to the risk of having their personal data intercepted by attackers
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2020/05/27
Crooks threaten to leak customer data stolen from e‑commerce sites | foodonia
A hack-and-extort campaign takes aim at poorly secured databases replete with customer information that can be exploited for further attacks
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From Agent.BTZ to ComRAT v4: A ten‑year journey | foodonia
Turla has updated its ComRAT backdoor and now uses the Gmail web interface for Command and Control
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2020/05/26
Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise? | foodonia
Has the landmark law helped build a culture of privacy in organizations and have consumers become more wary of sharing their personal data?
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2020/05/23
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET research into Winnti Group's new backdoor – A dangerous Android app under the microscope – The BIAS Bluetooth bug
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Insidious Android malware gives up all malicious features but one to gain stealth | foodonia
ESET researchers detect a new way of misusing Accessibility Service, the Achilles’ heel of Android security
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How encryption can help protect your sensitive data | foodonia
Here’s how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked
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2020/05/22
Chrome 83 arrives with enhanced security and privacy controls | foodonia
New features include DNS over HTTPS, a Safety Check section and simpler cookie management
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No “Game over” for the Winnti Group | foodonia
The notorious APT group continues to play the video game industry with yet another backdoor
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2020/05/21
These things may be cool, but are they safe? | foodonia
In the rush to embrace IoT devices, we shouldn’t trade in our privacy and security for the added convenience
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2020/05/20
Bluetooth flaw exposes countless devices to BIAS attacks | foodonia
As many as 30 smartphones, laptops and other devices were tested – and all were found to be vulnerable
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2020/05/19
European supercomputers hacked to mine cryptocurrency | foodonia
Several high-performance computers working on COVID-19 research have been forced offline following a string of attacks
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2020/05/16
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET research into malware taking aim at air-gapped networks – Dissecting a backdoor hitting high-profile targets in Asia – WannaCryptor three years later
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Microsoft fixes vulnerability affecting all Windows versions since 1996 | foodonia
Another vulnerability in the same Windows component was abused by Stuxnet a decade ago
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2020/05/15
Mikroceen: Spying backdoor leveraged in high‑profile networks in Central Asia | foodonia
ESET researchers dissect a backdoor deployed in attacks against multiple government agencies and major organizations operating in two critical infrastructure sectors in Asia
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2020/05/14
Ramsay: A cyber‑espionage toolkit tailored for air‑gapped networks | foodonia
ESET researchers uncover several instances of malware that uses various attack vectors to target systems isolated by an air gap
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2020/05/13
Thunderbolt flaws open millions of PCs to physical hacking | foodonia
A new attack method enables bad actors to access data on a locked computer via an evil maid attack within 5 minutes
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WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on | foodonia
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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Lukas Stefanko: How we fought off a DDoS attack from a mobile botnet | foodonia
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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2020/05/12
Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web | foodonia
Eleven companies, ranging from online marketplaces to news websites, have had their user databases poached
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Breaking news? App promises news feeds, brings DDoS attacks instead | foodonia
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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2020/05/09
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
COVID-19 and digital transformation – How personal data ends up in spam feeds – Common password mistakes and what to do instead
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Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day | foodonia
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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2020/05/08
Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19 | foodonia
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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5 common password mistakes you should avoid | foodonia
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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2020/05/07
Almost a million WordPress websites targeted in massive campaign | foodonia
An unknown threat actor is exploiting vulnerabilities in plugins for which patches have been available for months, or even years
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2020/05/06
Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data? | foodonia
…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers?
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2020/05/05
Ghost blogging platform servers hacked to mine cryptocurrency | foodonia
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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2020/05/02
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET's new Threat Report is out – Another deep dive into Latin American banking trojans – More coronavirus-themed scams
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It’s no time to let your guard down as coronavirus fraud remains a threat | foodonia
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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2020/05/01
Sextortion scammers still shilling with stolen passwords | foodonia
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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