Security news and insight from the ESET security community

First‑of‑its‑kind spyware sneaks into Google Play

ESET analysis breaks down the first known spyware that is built on the AhMyth open-source espionage tool and has appeared on Google Play – twice

Venezuelan military under attack by cyber spies stealing gigabytes of confidential documents

The group is specifically interested in files that describe navigation routes and positioning using military grids among others

ESET researchers discover new Android ransomware that tries to spread all around

The trick with a unique ransom is novel: we haven’t seen it before in any ransomware from the Android ecosystem

Infamous Buhtrap group behind highly targeted zero-day attack

ESET research reveals notorious crime group also conducting espionage campaigns for the past five years

Windows zero‑day CVE‑2019‑1132 exploited in targeted attacks

ESET research discovers a zero-day exploit that takes advantage of a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows

ESET Internet Security receives MRG Effitas Level 1 Certification

ESET was one of only four vendors to achieve certification, out of a total of nine vendors tested.

ESET achieves ‘Champion’ status in Canalys global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019

ESET is one of only five global #cybersecurity companies to achieve #Champion status in the @Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019

ESET discovers vulnerability in a Cirque du Soleil mobile app

A great show is now history, as is its insecure mobile app

Keeping your business safe this Social Media Day

Dangers around unattended social media accounts

Small Business Day: Keeping your business safe

Back up your data - Keep your devices safe - Use strong passwords

Privacy legislation may soon affect smaller businesses

Why smaller businesses cannot afford to ignore how they gather, store and protect data

You’d better change your birthday – hackers may know your PIN

Are you in the 26% of people who use one of these PIN codes to unlock their phones?

Malware sidesteps Google permissions policy with new 2FA bypass technique

ESET analysis uncovers a novel technique bypassing SMS-based two-factor authentication while circumventing Google’s recent SMS permissions restrictions

Father’s Day tips

As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to tip our hats to all the dads out there who work ceaselessly to protect their kids – in the real world and the digital one

ESET Internet Security recognized with awards from AV Comparatives and Virus Bulletin

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has received awards from both AV Comparatives and Virus Bulletin for their ESET Internet Securityproduct for Windows.

NIST cybersecurity resources for smaller businesses

How can smaller businesses address their cybersecurity risks without the resources of large organizations?

I didn’t see what you did, redux

Cyberblackmail/sextortion again raises its not-so-pretty little head.

When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams

Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you!

Email security does not end with your password

Google fined €50 million for violating EU data privacy rules