Category: Security News

Linux/Cdorked.A: New Apache backdoor being used in the wild to serve Blackhole

April 29, 2013

Last week, our friends at Sucuri sent us a modified version of an Apache webserver redirecting some of its requests to the infamous Blackhole exploit packs. Sucuri has published a blog post on this attack. Our analysis of this malware, dubbed Linux/Cdorked.A, reveals that it is a sophisticated and stealthy backdoor meant to drive traffic … More Linux/Cdorked.A: New Apache backdoor being used in the wild to serve Blackhole

Boston Bombings Scams

April 16, 2013

ESET Ireland have to issue practically the same warning whenever a tragedy occurs, but unfortunately it has to be done, as after every tragedy the same scams appear and people still fall for them and suffer financial damages and computer infections. Shortly after the Boston Marathon tragedy news hit, an unverified Twitter account was already … More Boston Bombings Scams

High cybercrime levels and worrying youth cyber-bullying, latest Irish survey shows

April 4, 2013

New survey by ESET Ireland reveals what terrible things befall the Irish with regards to their computers and smartphones. One in five Irish had laptop, smartphone or tablet stolen and over 50 per cent had a computer virus infection. ESET Ireland, the distributor of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, has commissioned a survey to find out what … More High cybercrime levels and worrying youth cyber-bullying, latest Irish survey shows

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

March 19, 2013

Can we trust our friends not to make questionable decisions on social media? Apparently not, because our friends might actually be scammers in disguise, or just not well-informed. In this article we freshen up three top tips for staying safe on social networks. But just in case you’re in any doubt about how important it … More Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot