The study found that the more time users spent on pirate sites the higher the likelihood that some type of malware would compromise their computers. It is hardly a surprise to learn that navigating to pirate websites entails a higher risk of running into malware. But a researcher from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, US, … More Pirate websites expose users to more malware, study finds
How do we contribute to the notion of antimalware? Carrying out cutting-edge research projects focused on creating more public awareness of threats that take advantage of technology, and especially the internet. And, of course, providing our users with the tools to protect themselves. The story of Dr. Fred Cohen’s experiments back in 1983 is a … More Learn how a research lab works
ESET announced its plans to build a new company headquarters in Slovakia, the central European country where the company was founded nearly 30 years ago and the current home of its global headquarters. The new campus will be designed to house 270,000 square feet of office space for approximately 1,400 employees. The site, formerly occupied … More Cybersecurity leader ESET set to build new global headquarters
As threats continually evolve, so too must security. Today, businesses need solutions that can stand up to the targeted and complex methods hackers deploy, if they are to prevent the very real prospect of falling victim to a data breach. Yet while many IT security companies claim they can deal with the changing threat landscape, … More It’s a five out of five for ESET Endpoint Security
Update, Aug 7 – 17.30 CEST: We updated the article to address concerns from vendors that considered it was targeted rather than being about the free eco-system, as was intended. We are all familiar with the concept ‘there is no such thing as a free lunch’. There is always an agenda that involves us giving … More What’s the cost of a free lunch?
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