Tag: ESET

ESET uncovers Operation NightScout: Cyberespionage supply-chain attack on gamers in Asia

February 2, 2021

A few days ago, ESET researchers discovered a new supply-chain attack compromising the update mechanism of NoxPlayer, an Android emulator for PCs and Macs. Three different malware families were spotted being distributed from tailored malicious updates to selected victims with no sign of leveraging any financial gain, but rather, only cyberespionage capabilities were seen. ESET dubbed the malicious operation NightScout. BigNox is a company based in … More ESET uncovers Operation NightScout: Cyberespionage supply-chain attack on gamers in Asia

42% of global consumers use a free FinTech application, but half don’t know if the app sells their data, ESET survey reveals

February 1, 2021

ESET reveals that 42% of global consumers use a free FinTech application or platform. Of those, half (50%) do not know if the app they use sells their data. ESET has explored the topic of data security in the consumer segment of its global financial technology (FinTech) research, surveying 10,000 consumers across the UK, US, … More 42% of global consumers use a free FinTech application, but half don’t know if the app sells their data, ESET survey reveals

ESET Internet Security recognized with Outstanding Product Award by AV-Comparatives

January 26, 2021

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has received recognition with an Outstanding Product Award in AV-Comparatives’ Public Consumer Main Test Series for 2020. ESET Internet Security was assessed by the leading independent test lab, achieving Advanced+ level in all of AV-Comparatives’ tests.  For the 2020 Public Consumer Main Test Series, AV-Comparatives subjected 17 consumer security products for Windows … More ESET Internet Security recognized with Outstanding Product Award by AV-Comparatives

ESET named a ‘Strategic Leader’ in rigorous new AV-Comparatives Endpoint Prevention and Response test

January 8, 2021

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been named a Strategic Leader in the Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report, one of the most comprehensive tests of endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and endpoint security products ever performed by AV-Comparatives. The ESET PROTECT Enterprise bundle, comprising the ESET PROTECT management console, ESET Endpoint … More ESET named a ‘Strategic Leader’ in rigorous new AV-Comparatives Endpoint Prevention and Response test

Google Chrome and ESET collaborate in fight against online threats

January 4, 2021

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is continuing to partner with Google to protect Google Chrome users. ESET’s award-winning technology is used by Google to scan, identify and remove unwanted software encountered by users of Chrome for Windows. The extension of the cooperation on Chrome Cleanup, part of Chrome’s Safe Browsing feature, continues the close … More Google Chrome and ESET collaborate in fight against online threats