Author: ESET Ireland

Booking your next holiday? Watch out for these Airbnb scams

July 29, 2021

With vacations in full swing, cybercriminals will be looking to scam vacationers looking for that perfect accommodation. Summer vacation planning is in full swing, and most of us are looking to travel again while adhering to the preventive measures that countries have in place regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. And traveling, of course, means looking for … More Booking your next holiday? Watch out for these Airbnb scams

Apple releases patch for zero‑day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

July 28, 2021

The vulnerability is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of Apple’s products. Apple has released an update for its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems to patch a zero-day security flaw that is being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability affects a wide range of its products including the … More Apple releases patch for zero‑day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

Protecting the hybrid workplace through Zero Trust security

July 27, 2021

The Zero Trust architecture offers an increasingly popular way to minimize cyber-risk in a world of hybrid cloud, flexible working and persistent threat actors. The post-pandemic normal for global organizations increasingly means using digital technology to support more flexible working practices. Although tech giants such as Twitter and Facebook made headlines by promising some employees they can work from home forever, … More Protecting the hybrid workplace through Zero Trust security

ESET cements its ‘Champion’ status in the Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2021

July 26, 2021

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has achieved ‘Champion’ status for the third year in a row in the latest Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix from Canalys, improving upon its 2020 matrix position with a focus on investment in enterprise services and partner training. Canalys is a leading global technology market analyst firm with a distinct channel focus, and strives to guide clients on the future of the … More ESET cements its ‘Champion’ status in the Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2021

Popular Wi‑Fi routers still using default passwords making them susceptible to attacks

July 23, 2021

To mitigate the chances of their Wi-Fi home routers being compromised, users would do well to change the manufacturer’s default access credentials. One in 16 home Wi-Fi routers is still sporting the manufacturer’s default admin password, a recent study conducted by technology website Comparitech revealed. This flaw could allow cybercriminals to conduct all manner of cyberattacks, including … More Popular Wi‑Fi routers still using default passwords making them susceptible to attacks