Crypto-ransomware (or filecoders) has been on the rise since at least 2013. Since then, cyber criminals have collected millions of US dollars by extorting money from victims in return for unlocking...
Recent years have brought major advances in I.T. and fundamental changes to the ways in which individuals and organizations communicate and share information. To achieve harmonization, a new single...
In this document we summarize the ways in which ESET uses multi-layered technologies to go far beyond the capabilities of basic antivirus. We do this by explaining which layers are involved in solving...
As Windows 10 approaches its one year anniversary, it is interesting to take a look at how far the operating system has come. Microsoft has promised greater security in Windows. During the past 12...
What does 2017 have in store for cybersecurity—and will you be prepared? See what to expect in terms of threats, trends and global developments with ESET's annual forecast.
Ransomware is malware that can lock a device or encrypt its contents in order to extort money from the owner in return for restoring access to those resources. This kind of malware can also have a...