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IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
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On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.
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ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.
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ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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cryptocurrency
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ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.
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ESET & Big Smoke announce winners of Australian children's cyber safety writing contest
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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online safety
ESET and The Big Smoke Media Group crown winners of an Aussie children's writing contest focusing on cyber safety.
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ESET's threat intelligence data feeds enhance Microsoft Sentinel's security capabilities
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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ESET, a global cybersecurity firm, boosts Microsoft Sentinel’s security abilities by integrating its six threat intelligence data feeds.
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ESET integrates threat Intelligence with Microsoft Sentinel for superior cybersecurity
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ESET combines its renowned threat intelligence with Microsoft Sentinel's incident response capabilities, boosting cybersecurity protection.
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ESET identifies dramatic rise in deceptive SpyLoan apps in APAC region
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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ESET reports a marked increase in deceptive SpyLoan apps targeting the APAC region, posing a serious cyber threat.
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ESET recognised as 'Notable Vendor' in Forrester's Q4 2023 XDR report
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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In Forrester's Q4 2023 XDR report, prestigious cybersecurity firm ESET has been named a 'Notable Vendor'.
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ESET unveils comprehensive home cyber protection product
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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ESET launches comprehensive cyber protection solution, ESET HOME, in Australia, offering all-in-one security management.
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ESET consolidates consumer cybersecurity offerings with new HOME subscriptions
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm ESET unveils an enhanced offering with new, tailored home security subscriptions to bolster consumer protections.
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Winter Vivern exploits webmail server vulnerability targets European governments
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Winter Vivern cyber group targets European governments using XSS vulnerability of Roundcube Webmail server, as ESET researchers have discovered.
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ESET PROTECT Enterprise named Strategic Leader in the AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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ESET PROTECT Enterprise secures 'Strategic Leader' spot in AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023 due to its superior performance.
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ESET recognised as Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives report
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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ESEt's security software excelled above 11 other contenders in 50 real-world scenarios that tested capabilities in threat prevention and response.
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Titans of Tech - Parvinder Walia of ESET Australia
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Meet Parvinder Walia, the visionary leader at the helm of ESET Australia, championing cybersecurity and diversity.
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ESET uncovers trojanized Signal and Telegram apps in Google Play
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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smartphones
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Chinese APT group GREF are responsible for two Android campaigns targeting users of Telegram and Signal, creating fake apps to conduct espionage.
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ESET NetProtect helping Telco's to protect consumers online
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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cyber threats
Recognising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity solutions, ESET has recently announced an innovative solution called ESET NetProtect.
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Research follows comeback of infamous botnet Emotet
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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ESET Research has published a summary of what happened with the Emotet botnet since its comeback after a limited takedown.
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ESET announces significant updates to its Protect Platform
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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The addition of vulnerability and patch management powered by OPSWAT enables businesses to tighten their defences.
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ESET: WhatsApp backups using Android spyware GravityRAT
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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smartphones
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ESET researchers have identified an updated version of the Android-based GravityRAT spyware being distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.
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ESET researchers expose legitimate Android app as malware
Wed, 31st May 2023
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ESET researchers have discovered a malware Andriod app, IRecorder, which had been downloaded on 50,000 devices.
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AceCrypto crimeware hits computers 10,000 times a month
Mon, 29th May 2023
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ESET has revealed details about a prevalent cryptor malware, AceCryptor, which operates as a cryptor-as-a-service used by tens of malware families.
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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
Thu, 4th May 2023
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The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
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Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Rhreat actors are going after victims’ cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.