Tag: malware

Malicious scripts in compromised websites and how to protect yourself

June 28, 2016

When talking about the attacks and threats users must face every day, people often highlight those that are more or less predictable, such as malicious archives sent as email attachments. Even though these threats are still very present (e.g. in the different ransomware variants), cybercriminals also use many other attack vectors. Some of the most dangerous … More Malicious scripts in compromised websites and how to protect yourself

Monthly Threat Report: May 2016

June 14, 2016

Analysis of ESET LiveGrid®, a sophisticated malware reporting and tracking system, shows that the highest number of detections this month, with 8.40% of the total, was scored by JS/Danger.ScriptAttachment. 1. JS/Danger.ScriptAttachment Previous Ranking: 3 Percentage Detected: 8.40% JS/Danger.ScriptAttachment is a generic detection of suspicious e-mail attachments. 2. JS/TrojanDownloader.Nemucod Previous Ranking: 2 Percentage Detected: 6.71% JS/TrojanDownloader.Nemucod … More Monthly Threat Report: May 2016

Crimeware: Malware and massive campaigns around the world

June 8, 2016

Within the world of IT security, one of the biggest concerns for companies and users is malicious code that can compromise their systems and/or information networks. This concern is not at all unfounded, as cases of malware and crimeware incidents are reported daily around the world. Indeed, the number of reports, detections and threats observed … More Crimeware: Malware and massive campaigns around the world

Another Eurovision contestant? Even malware can ‘perform music’

May 13, 2016

On the 14th of May, more than two dozen talented musicians from Europe will compete in Stockholm in one of the longest-running television shows in history – Eurovision. For the 61th time, contestants representing members of the European Broadcasting Union will perform an original piece to compete for the jury’s and public’s favor in the … More Another Eurovision contestant? Even malware can ‘perform music’

Ransomware is everywhere, but even black hats make mistakes

April 28, 2016

Ransomware is everywhere. At least that might be the impression left by a seemingly endless stream of news reports on recent cyberattacks. Well, there were several (good) reasons why criminals have made it all the way to the front page. First, the targets they’ve chosen for their malevolent activities. Such as hospitals on both coasts of … More Ransomware is everywhere, but even black hats make mistakes