A new ransomware has been discovered recently and among its distinguishing characteristics it’s the fact that it pretends to be Google Chrome browser. ESET’s security solutions detect this threat as Win32/Filecoder.NFR and it was first analyzed by Emsisoft, which named it Ransom32. It works in the form of ‘Ransomware as a Service’ (RaaS) from a hidden … More Ransom32, a new Filecoder in sight
There are many spooky things in this world of ours and Halloween helps to bring them all under the spotlight. Does your biggest fear involve spiders, zombies, ghosts, and horror movies or is it rather something from cyberspace? Many online users would probably opt for the latter – especially if they have had an experience … More Trick or treat? Beware so a ransomware won’t end up between your Halloween sweets
New study shows UK workers are significantly lacking in cyber awareness and could be leaving themselves at risk A new study has revealed that the majority of UK workers are not Cyber Savvy and have failed a Cyber IQ test, which was compiled by experts at internet security firm ESET. Study participants were asked a … More Majority of UK Workers failed Cyber IQ Test
Video games, websites and even apps are all in the sights of hackers hungry for better scores, more money and public notoriety. In the world of cybersecurity, some targets are obvious. For example, financial service providers and the retail stores aren’t rarely targeted as they hold lots of money. Hacking a media organisation, meanwhile, can … More 5 ways attackers are targeting gamers
ESET study reveals that 84 percent of companies would be crushed if infected by ransomware and 31 percent would have no choice but to pay the hackers. Over a third of UK companies have either personally been held to ransom by hackers or know someone that has had their networks infected by ransomware, a new … More UK Companies Commonly Held Hostage by Hackers
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