Author: ESET Ireland

ESET researchers detect a new trick used by malware to slip into the official Android app store

May 26, 2020

ESET researchers discovered an extremely stealthy – yet surprisingly simple – technique that allowed Android malware to stay under the radar. Analyzing the DEFENSOR ID app that was – at the time – available on the official Android app store, ESET researchers learned the app misused Accessibility Services but required no other suspicious permission nor … More ESET researchers detect a new trick used by malware to slip into the official Android app store

Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?

May 25, 2020

Has the landmark law helped build a culture of privacy in organizations and have consumers become more wary of sharing their personal data? “Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping Tom to install your window blinds” – John Perry Barlow, EFF (July 1992). Any individual who has the slightest engagement in the … More Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?

How encryption can help protect your sensitive data

May 22, 2020

Here’s how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked. You probably store all kinds of sensitive information on your personal computer – or your smartphone, for that matter. For good measure, you may even store your data in the … More How encryption can help protect your sensitive data

These things may be cool, but are they safe?

May 21, 2020

In the rush to embrace IoT devices, we shouldn’t trade in our privacy and security for the added convenience. Ours is an interconnected world. We have smart doorbells, so we can check on our smartphones who rang, smartwatches to track our children’s’ locations, and fitness trackers to see how we are doing with our physical … More These things may be cool, but are they safe?

ESET included as Enterprise Architecture EDR solution in Now Tech report

May 20, 2020

Global cyber security leader ESET has been included among 29 vendors in Forrester’s Now Tech: Enterprise Detection and Response Q1 2020 report. The report provides an overview of the technology players in the EDR market and offers insights into understanding their capabilities. Security and risk professionals can use the report to determine the value they … More ESET included as Enterprise Architecture EDR solution in Now Tech report