Monthly Threat Report: September 2013

1. Win32/Bundpil Previous Ranking: 2 Percentage Detected: 3.69% Win32/Bundpil.A is a worm that spreads via removable media. The worm contains an URL address, and it tries to download several files from the address. The files are then executed and the HTTP protocol is used.  The worm may delete the following folders: *.exe *.vbs *.pif *.cmd … More Monthly Threat Report: September 2013

ESET Launches All New Version of ESET Mobile Security for Android All-In-One App Offers Improved Detection, Includes Free and Premium Paid Features

ESET launched the completely rebuilt and redesigned ESET® Mobile Security for Android. The next generation mobile product offers improved scanning, Anti-Phishing module and a completely redesigned user interface. ESET Mobile Security for Android enables Android smartphone and tablet users to enjoy safer mobile technology adventures with protection from both real-world and digital threats. “The rise of … More ESET Launches All New Version of ESET Mobile Security for Android All-In-One App Offers Improved Detection, Includes Free and Premium Paid Features

Free Android USSD vulnerability protection from ESET now on Google Play

If you use an Android phone you may have heard of something called the USSD vulnerability. This allows a nasty piece of malicious software to reset your Android to its factory default settings and permanently delete your data. We will describe the USSD problem in more detail in a moment but first we want to … More Free Android USSD vulnerability protection from ESET now on Google Play

ESET Secures Fourth Consecutive “Advanced+” Award in Performance Test from AV-Comparatives

ESET has secured its fourth “Advanced+” award in performance testing from AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. The latest test measured the impact on system performance of 20 antivirus products. In addition to receiving the highest possible number of “Advanced+” awards in performance testing, ESET has received more “Advanced+” awards in retrospective tests than any other … More ESET Secures Fourth Consecutive “Advanced+” Award in Performance Test from AV-Comparatives

ESET Warns Against Facebook-spread Trojan and Offers Security Tips

Social networks are not only a place for fun, chat and connecting with your friends, they are also a place where cyber-crime flourishes. Just a short time ago a new dangerous variant of a trojan detected by ESET as Win32/Delf.QCZ  started to spread via Facebook. The malware has the capability to  deactivate AV protection that … More ESET Warns Against Facebook-spread Trojan and Offers Security Tips