Author: Urban Schrott

Navigating the murky waters of Android banking malware

February 15, 2019

An interview with ESET malware researcher Lukáš Štefanko about Android banking malware, the topic of his latest white paper. Banking malware continued to plague the Android platform throughout 2018, with cybercrooks relentlessly targeting users with banking Trojans and fake banking apps, but also experimenting with new money-stealing techniques. To help users navigate the tricky and expanding landscape of Android … More Navigating the murky waters of Android banking malware

When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams

February 14, 2019

Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you. The embrace of online dating services, such as dating apps or virtual places to meet people, is a phenomenon that has occurred worldwide. According to GlobalWebindex, in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region, apps and dating sites are accepted … More When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams

ESET achieves “Champion” status in latest EMEA Canalys Leadership Matrix

February 13, 2019

ESET has achieved “Champion” status in Canalys’ 2018 Leadership Matrix for EMEA. This is the first time that ESET has been awarded this status and the company joins names such as Dell EMC, HP and Fujitsu in this year’s list. Canalys, the leading global technology market analyst firm, announces The Leadership Matrix bi-annually. The Leadership Matrix … More ESET achieves “Champion” status in latest EMEA Canalys Leadership Matrix

First clipper malware discovered on Google Play

February 8, 2019

Cryptocurrency stealers that replace a wallet address in the clipboard are no longer limited to Windows or shady Android app stores. For security reasons, addresses of online cryptocurrency wallets are composed of long strings of characters. Instead of typing them, users tend to copy and paste the addresses using the clipboard. A type of malware, … More First clipper malware discovered on Google Play

European Commission orders recall of children’s smartwatch over privacy concerns

February 7, 2019

The watch has been found to expose its wearers to a high level of risk of being contacted and monitored by attackers. The European Commission has issued a recall order for a smartwatch aimed at children due to concerns that it represents a serious risk for the privacy and security of its wearers. The watch, … More European Commission orders recall of children’s smartwatch over privacy concerns