ESET releases new decryptor for TeslaCrypt ransomware

Have you been infected by one of the new variants (v3 or v4) of the notorious ransomware TeslaCrypt? If your encrypted files had the extensions .xxx, .ttt, .micro, .mp3 or were left unchanged, then ESET has good news for you: we have a decryptor for TeslaCrypt. We have been covering this malware for a few … More ESET releases new decryptor for TeslaCrypt ransomware

Operation Groundbait: Espionage in Ukrainian war zones

In addition to the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, in recent years the country has been facing a significantly higher number of targeted cyberattacks, or so-called advanced persistent threats (APTs). After BlackEnergy, which has, most infamously, facilitated attacks that resulted in power outages for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians, and Operation Potao Express, where … More Operation Groundbait: Espionage in Ukrainian war zones

Location-tracking apps ‘breach of European data protection law’

A study of 20 apps’ terms and conditions by the Norwegian Consumer Council has found that three location-tracking apps may be in breach of European data protection law. In an official complaint to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, the consumer advocacy group singled out US-based fitness tracking app Runkeeper as a cause for concern. The … More Location-tracking apps ‘breach of European data protection law’

Antispam: Keeping the gate closed

ESET antispam solution has been recognized as best on market. Miroslav Rolko, Antispam Core Development Team Lead, explains what’s behind ESET’s dominance. First, congratulations on your success in the recent Virus Bulletin and AV-Comparatives tests of antispam solutions. It’s quite rare that two authorities independently award the best mark to both a consumer and business … More Antispam: Keeping the gate closed

ESET maintains its position on the Security Software market

Maker of award-winning ESET NOD32 technology maintains its ranking in the Endpoint Protection Platform market based on 2015 total market share revenue worldwide. Despite market conditions stagnating, ESET‘s rank in the market has remained stable. As reported by Gartner in Gartner Market Share: All Software Markets, Worldwide, 2015 report, the whole security software market grew by … More ESET maintains its position on the Security Software market