ESET Ireland

ESET Wins Internet Security Test by Computer Bild, Europe’s Top Consumer IT Magazine

February 15, 2016

ESET Smart Security 9 delivers ‘Best Protection’ Says the Magazine ESET has achieved a significant testing win from Europe’s leading consumer IT magazine, Computer Bild of Germany. ESET Smart Security 9 finished first in the magazine’s Internet Security Test out of the 13 consumer products tested, securing the best score. “ESET beats the competition with … More ESET Wins Internet Security Test by Computer Bild, Europe’s Top Consumer IT Magazine

Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

February 12, 2016

Online dating has transformed from being a modest, underused and ‘hush hush’ concept – with a pinch of embarrassment – to a mainstream, popular and transformative entity. As a Pew Research Center survey from 2013 revealed, it has “lost much of its stigma”. Looking for love in the 21st century? It’s possibly a click and … More Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

ESET Ireland warns of Valentine’s Day online threats

February 11, 2016

Cybercriminals are constantly looking for opportunities to take advantage of us and ESET Ireland has already encountered some love-related attempts this year. Valentine’s Day is nearly here, romance is in the air and the Internet is flooded with hearts. But online dating sites, social media or just shopping for a gift for your loved one … More ESET Ireland warns of Valentine’s Day online threats

Trojan malware found stealing Facebook passwords

February 10, 2016

ESET finds Remtasu malware, spread via piracy websites, expanded from compromising online banking, to stealing Facebook passwords. ESET has been tracking the cunning Remtasu malware for well over a year now. What was initially malware that mainly targeted digital certificates, in many cases those used by online banking, has now also been found snooping after … More Trojan malware found stealing Facebook passwords

Eurostat: Ireland safer online than EU average

February 9, 2016

According to Eurostat research 1 out of 4 internet users in the EU experienced computer security related problems in 2015, but the Irish were safer. Today is February 9th, the Safer Internet Day and Eurostat has released their research on the Europeans’ Internet security. According to Eurostat “the proportion of internet users having experienced certain … More Eurostat: Ireland safer online than EU average