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433,000 Ford cars to be recalled because of software bug – would you have preferred an internet update?

July 3, 2015

It’s the kind of news which will make some of the more mean-hearted of us chortle. Well, those of us who don’t own Ford motor cars at least. Apparently, Ford has identified a software bug on a number of its car models that means drivers may not be able to turn off the engine, even … More 433,000 Ford cars to be recalled because of software bug – would you have preferred an internet update?

Android malware radically dominant

July 2, 2015

A new report from Pulse Secure shows that 97% of mobile malware is targeted at the Android OS. Why does Android remain so dominant? What can you and your company do to reduce the risk of infection? The report also shows that the overwhelming majority of Android malware is being developed and distributed by … More Android malware radically dominant

ESET Regularly Releasing Updates to Products

June 30, 2015

At ESET, we adapt rapidly to the ever changing security environment, by regularly releasing updates to enhance our products and services. It is important that our users keep their security software up-to-date to ensure maximum protection. We always take any reported issues seriously and our core technology team is continuously making improvements for our customers, … More ESET Regularly Releasing Updates to Products

Dino – the latest spying malware from an allegedly French espionage group analysed

June 30, 2015

In this blog we describe a sophisticated backdoor, called Dino by its creators. We believe this malicious software has been developed by the Animal Farm espionage group, who also created the infamous Casper, Bunny and Babar malware. Dino contains interesting technical features, and also a few hints that the developers are French speaking. Animal Farm … More Dino – the latest spying malware from an allegedly French espionage group analysed

UK Companies Commonly Held Hostage by Hackers

June 29, 2015

ESET study reveals that 84 percent of companies would be crushed if infected by ransomware and 31 percent would have no choice but to pay the hackers. Over a third of UK companies have either personally been held to ransom by hackers or know someone that has had their networks infected by ransomware, a new … More UK Companies Commonly Held Hostage by Hackers