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ESET named a Major Player in two Modern Endpoint Security IDC MarketScape reports

November 10, 2021

ESET has been recognized as a Major Player in two IDC MarketScape reports – the Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security Enterprise 2021 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US48306021, November 2021), and the Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security SMB 2021 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US48304721, November 2021). Together, the reports assess vendors’ endpoint security offerings across the SMB and enterprise markets. … More ESET named a Major Player in two Modern Endpoint Security IDC MarketScape reports

Passwordless authentication: Is your company ready to move beyond passwords?

November 9, 2021

Are the days numbered for ‘123456’? As Microsoft further nudges the world away from passwords, here’s what your organization should consider before going password-free. For such a clumsy sounding word, “passwordless” actually promises to make life a lot easier – for both users and security teams. It offers the tantalizing prospect of cutting admin costs, … More Passwordless authentication: Is your company ready to move beyond passwords?

ESET examines supply chain attacks with ENISA and other high-profile EU institutions

November 8, 2021

ESET hosted ESET European Cybersecurity Day on Wednesday 27th October 2021. ESET’s virtual conference marked October as European Cybersecurity Month, the European Union’s annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organizations, and to providing up-to-date online security information through awareness raising and sharing of good practices. The biannual event brought together more than 390 … More ESET examines supply chain attacks with ENISA and other high-profile EU institutions

Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks

November 5, 2021

Beyond the vulnerability in the Android kernel, the monthly round of security patches plugs another 38 security loopholes. Google has released its monthly round of security patches for Android that plugs a bevy of vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that is believed to be actively exploited in the wild by threat actors. “There are indications … More Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks

Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk

November 4, 2021

Security and privacy get a leg up in Proton’s legal challenge against data retention and disclosure obligations. Privacy and security fans have long flocked to Swiss security enclaves, hoping for maximum protection against prying government eyes, much to the ire of those seeking to poke legal holes to get access to information on bad actors. … More Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk