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Microsoft rushes out patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day

September 26, 2019

There is no word on which threat actor is abusing the severe vulnerability for attacks. Microsoft is urging Windows users to install an emergency security patch to address a critical vulnerability that affects multiple versions of Internet Explorer (IE) and is under active exploitation by unspecified bad actors. The company’s advisory notes that the zero-day, listed as CVE-2019-1367, is … More Microsoft rushes out patch for Internet Explorer zero‑day

Do companies take cybersecurity seriously enough?

September 25, 2019

Many companies are ranking cybersecurity as a top 5 priority but their actions do not measure up to the claim, a survey finds. The hard truth that companies must face is that there is no way that cybersecurity risk can be fully eliminated. On the other hand, there are steps that organizations can take to … More Do companies take cybersecurity seriously enough?

No summer vacations for Zebrocy

September 24, 2019

ESET researchers describe the latest components used in a recent Sednit campaign. While summer is usually synonymous with vacations, it seems that the Sednit group has been developing new components to add to the Zebrocy malware family. The Sednit group – also known as APT28, Fancy Bear, Sofacy or STRONTIUM – has been operating since … More No summer vacations for Zebrocy

KuppingerCole Analysts Executive Report names ESET a top performer

September 23, 2019

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been described as a top performer in the KuppingerCole ESET Executive View report. The report analysed ESET Endpoint Security and outlines the strengths and robust anti-malware capabilities of the software. KuppingerCole Analysts is an international and independent analyst organization that supports companies, corporate users, integrators and software manufacturers in … More KuppingerCole Analysts Executive Report names ESET a top performer

Universities warned to brace for cyberattacks

September 20, 2019

The UK’s cybersecurity agency also outlines precautions that academia should take to mitigate risks. The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a stark warning to universities across the country, urging them to be on their guard against cyberattacks. The main risk is, in fact, two-fold. Firstly, it comes from ne’er-do-wells seeking financial gain via … More Universities warned to brace for cyberattacks

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