New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies

Security researchers at ESET have released new research today into the activities of the notorious Turla cyberespionage group, and specifically a previously undocumented backdoor that has been used to spy on consulates and embassies worldwide. ESET’s research team are the first in the world to document the advanced backdoor malware, which they have named “Gazer”, despite evidence that … More New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies

New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope

Security researchers at ESET have released their latest research into the notorious Sednit cyberespionage group, which has targeted over 1000 high profile individuals with phishing attacks and zero-day exploits in their attempts to steal confidential information. The Sednit gang, also known sometimes as APT28, Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm or Sofacy, are highly experienced. It has … More New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope

USBee: how to spy on an isolated system with a USB

In recent years we’ve seen increasing numbers of attacks designed to affect systems which are isolated from the network and cannot be attacked using conventional methods. Almost all research into this has been carried out by experts in Israel – that comes as no great surprise since this is a country at the forefront of cybersecurity. … More USBee: how to spy on an isolated system with a USB