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ESET Research: GoldenJackal APT group, with air-gap-capable tools, targets systems in Europe to steal confidential data

  • GoldenJackal, an advanced persistent threat (APT) group, used a custom toolset to target air-gapped systems at a South Asian embassy in Belarus since at least August 2019.
  • In another attack,…

ESET Research discovers new China-aligned APT group CeranaKeeper, which targeted the Thai government

  • ESET researchers discovered a new China-aligned advanced persistence threat (APT) group, CeranaKeeper, targeting governmental institutions in Thailand. Some of its tools were previously attributed…

Launches Global Campaign: Prevention First: Decoding to Protect Business

BRATISLAVA — September 30, 2024 ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest global campaign, “Prevention First: Decoding to Protect Business.”…

ESET Research investigates the Gamaredon APT group: Cyberespionage aimed at high-profile targets in Ukraine and NATO countries

  • ESET Research examined the operations of Russia-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group Gamaredon, which is currently the most engaged APT group in Ukraine.
  • The majority of Gamaredon’s…


Corporate Blog

Attention! Alert fatigue can result in severe burnout

Sometimes there is just so much work to do that we lose focus and begin to miss some crucial details, leading to a degradation in efficiency, performance, and output – resulting in a complete burnout.…

Secure Authentication: Put your cybersecurity helmet on

Multi-factor authentication is a necessity, and now it’s easy to deploy.

A guide on how to differentiate between MDR services

For any CISO, SOC, IT security admin, and the like, making tough calls can be a daily routine. And it is these calls that make the difference between a well-oiled machine and a rusty one, as there…

What is fileless malware and how to protect yourself

Malware is malicious software designed to intrude upon unsuspecting digital victims to steal, damage, or destroy their data.

Some examples of this are ransomware, wiperware, viruses, worms…etc. Some…


WeLiveSecurity

The complexities of attack attribution – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As highlighted by new ESET research this week, attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is a complex affair

Separating the bee from the panda: CeranaKeeper making a beeline for Thailand

ESET Research details the tools and activities of a new China-aligned threat actor, CeranaKeeper, focusing on massive data exfiltration in Southeast Asia

Why system resilience should mainly be the job of the OS, not just third-party applications

Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilience

Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation

Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices